I Dream of Druzy

The fashion world is abuzz with glittery, glamorous and undeniably feminine druzy jewelry. More popular than ever, druzy stones offer a three-dimensional, visual contrast of raw texture with the soft sparkle of tiny crystals, resulting in a delightful sugar-like appearance.

What Is Druzy

Druzy quartz is a natural phenomenon that occurs when tiny crystals grow on the surface of a stone. These crystals form when water gathers and evaporates on a rock, leaving behind a layer of sparkling crystals. Druzy stones are often found inside the hollows of agate geodes.

Druzy quartz is a natural wonder that appears in various forms and colors. The druzy crystals can be large or small within each formation. Depending on the minerals that create them, they can also exhibit a rainbow of hues, ranging from white to pink, blue, purple, green or black. Druzy stones are genuine gemstones distinguished by the layer of sparkling crystals on their surface. They are sometimes referred to as drusy, druse or druze. Druzy gemstones are highly valued for their beauty and their believed healing properties, thought to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities and fortify the spirit.

How to Make Your Own Druzy Components

Jewelry makers are shattering glass beads and raiding craft drawers for glitter to use with everything from Mod Podge® to polymer clays to make their own druzy earrings, druzy pendants and druzy rings.

Glass rhinestones can be brilliantly sealed under resin, such as Castin' Craft® EasyCast® epoxy resin, EnviroTex Lite® or Amazing Clear Cast +Plus by Alumilite, to create natural-looking druzy-like components. These pourable resins coat completely and dry clear to add shine and dimension to faux druzy designs.

Transform broken glass and gemstone beads and chips into stunning faux druzy by embedding them in a resin bezel. Begin by securely placing the gem and glass pieces in a bag and gently pounding them with a hammer (remember to wear gloves and safety glasses for protection). Next, fill a bezel component with resin, incorporating mica powder for color if desired, and carefully arrange the crushed stone pieces within the bezel. Enhance the sparkle with glitter and add more resin as necessary. After completion, be sure to file off any sharp points for a polished finish. For more instructions, see the video “Make Your Own Inlay Jewelry Easy as 1-2-3.”

Bring your druzy dreams to life and craft the hottest-selling jewelry trend for resale, gifts or to adorn your personal style. Dive into the world of FREE druzy jewelry-making projects and designs available in the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Gallery of Designs to kickstart your creative journey.