Jewelry Material: Gemstone

Triple-Strand Necklace

This gorgeous necklace by artist Deborah Weaver features minty-fresh aqua terra jasper with sparkling chrysolite opal crystal and green aventurine.

Design Idea A65T

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Stretch Bracelet

Sprinkle some Halloween magic on your outfit with this adorable bracelet, featuring cute resin magnesite jack-o-lanterns and playful black onyx beads.

Design Idea QG2X

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Double-Strand Necklace and Ear Cuff Set

Enchant customers with this magical gemstone, pearls, mica powder and Apoxie Sculpt® jewelry set featuring a necklace and no-pierce ear frames.

Design Idea E134

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Ear Cuffs

Create western-inspired ear frames for a stylish statement by using ear wrap components with loops that easily open to attach embellishment.

Design Idea L52F

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Leather cord and turquoise-colored magnesite wrap choker necklace with coordinating earrings offers minimalist style with a Western twist.

Design Idea J33N

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Deck the halls with festive red bamboo coral and sparkling green snowflake charms for an elegantly elaborate Christmas look.

Design Idea QH2J

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Earrings

Simple yet elegant, these sterling silver and sapphire blue zirconia birthstone earrings make the perfect fall birthday gift.

Design Idea QJ36

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How to Make a Lashed Bracelet

Explore nature's charm with this lashed bracelet design. Featuring earthy leather, rainbow fluorite beads and a black lip shell button, it celebrates beauty.

Design Idea QG2U

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Single-Strand Necklace

Give them the moon, serenely embraced by gleaming silk macramé. Rainbow moonstone and silver-toned stars enhance the pendant’s celestial theme.

Design Idea QC36

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Bracelet

Craft a glamorous Halloween bracelet inspired by this gold-plated memory wire piece featuring cat's eye glass, crystal beads, and a grinning jack-o-lantern.

Design Idea QG2F

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Single-Strand Necklace

Get a dark bohemian vibe with this pagan-inspired pendant swaying from a silver-colored chain.

Design Idea QF2E

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Brooch

Featuring eight creepy seed-beaded legs and glittering with venomous rhinestones, this obsidian spider brooch adds spooky sparkle to any outfit.

Design Idea QG2N

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

With a touch of primal magic, this necklace and earring set casts its spell with lava stone, intricate silver-colored beads and irregularly shaped milky stones.

Design Idea QF2H

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Earrings

Take on the cool hues of fall with these leaf earrings crafted from Malaysia "jade" and sterling silver, enhanced by vining coils of silver wire.

Design Idea QK2J

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Necklace

Fuse earthy tones with natural beauty in this necklace crafted from rose gold, leopardskin jasper, and peachy moonstone, blending opulence and tranquility.

Design Idea QK2H

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Earrings

Fall in love with a demure Victorian aesthetic with these sterling silver and marcasite earrings, adorned with sleek green malachite and Crystal Passions beads.

Design Idea QK27

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Seven-Piece Bracelet Set

Get inspired to create single-strand slider bracelets and join the current frenzy of friendship bracelet-inspired styles.

Design Idea QE2A

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Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set

Each piece of this set radiates celestial charm, from the rich blues of lapis lazuli to the bold glam of black onyx and the cosmic glimmer of sterling silver.

Design Idea QJ2S

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Single-Strand Necklace

Simple and elegant, this necklace has an organic feel, with black leather cording and a natural chrome diopside pendant surrounded by sterling silver.

Design Idea L957

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Earrings

Combining freeform and stylized elements, these earrings showcase green agate and onyx adorned with gold accents, lending them an elegant, sophisticated flair.

Design Idea K60J

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Amid a tapestry of antiqued sterling silver beads, faceted amethysts dance gracefully, infusing this necklace and earring set with the mystique of the Far East.

Design Idea KA0J

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Earrings

Reach for the stars with these cosmic 14Kt gold-filled planet ear wires. With denim lapis beads reminiscent of the night sky, they're truly out of this world.

Design Idea L212

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Clip-on Earrings

Lose yourself in the serene beauty of these earrings, as the cool green agate cabochons echo the gentle sway of ocean currents.

Design Idea J805

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Be ready for fall with dark autumn greens and antique copper-plated grape leaf charms.

Design Idea L737

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Necklace and Earring Set

Indulge in the enchanting allure of amethyst with this exquisite necklace and earring set, resonating with captivating mystery and depth.

Design Idea K80D

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Earrings

The copper ParaWire™ perfectly complements dragon blood jasper in these wire-wrapped earrings.

Design Idea QD3H

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Earrings

Embrace Jewish culture and heritage in style with these exquisite Star of David earrings, crafted from sterling silver and adorned with lapis lazuli.

Design Idea QA2G

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Single-Strand Necklace

Swirls of 12Kt gold-filled wire playfully encircle a sparkling alexandrite gem in this whimsical necklace by designer Kristin Clarke.

Design Idea A38N

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Awaken to beauty with this sterling silver & carnelian necklace & earring set. Featuring enchanting lotus flowers, it radiates a sense of wonder & beauty.

Design Idea QJ2P

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Single-Strand Necklace

With its delicate gold flowers and natural red jasper gemstone, this dainty necklace brings warmth and charm to your jewelry collection.

Design Idea QJ2H

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Single-Strand Necklace

Beads and gemstones unite in this distinctive pendant, featuring a carnelian centerpiece and fiery Celestial Crystal® faceted teardrops.

Design Idea QH25

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

A vintage-look pewter and turquoise pendant lends a distinctive flavor to this sky blue and silver necklace and earring set.

Design Idea QJ2B

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Double-Strand Necklace

This stunning gemstone necklace showcases magnesite and natural chrysanthemum stone, elegantly exuding the southwestern essence embodied by the silver naja pendant.

Design Idea QD3A

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Single-Strand Necklace

Golden sunbeams emanate from a natural rhodochrosite cabochon in this radiant pendant necklace.

Design Idea QJ29

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Gemstones Around the World

Where do gemstones come from? Discover the origins of your favorite gemstones from around the world (or beyond).

Wire Wrapped Earrings

Capture the ferocity of black diamond chips with these hypnotic hoop earrings. This bold pair exudes power and sophistication, ensuring a lasting impact.

Design Idea QC2X

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Embrace timeless Victorian allure with this aventurine necklace and earring set. Enhanced with fiery Crystal Passions® rhinestones, it gives classic flavor a modern twist.

Design Idea QH24

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Single-Strand Necklace

Featuring raw apatite nuggets and sculptural strands of seed beads, this necklace surprises with its striking contrasts, using sea tones to evoke the immutability of stone.

Design Idea QH26

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Earrings

Intricately carved soapstone beads imbue these earrings with a sense of primal elegance and sophistication.

Design Idea QF25

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Single-Strand Necklace

Saddle up and lasso the spirit of the Wild West with this rugged steer-head and turquoise necklace.

Design Idea QD39

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Single-Strand Necklace

Embrace the essence of nature by incorporating beads crafted from betel nuts, wood and coconut shell, culminating in the creation of an earthy and distinctive necklace.

Design Idea QD35

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Cuff Bracelet

Crafting this stylish bracelet is easy with an Almost Instant Jewelry® silver-plated cuff bracelet setting.

Design Idea QD38

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Multi-Strand Necklace

This crazy lace agate and Czech glass necklace project includes crimp tubes with loops, multiple chains and a side closure. Make your own with Tammy Honaman's how-to video!

Design Idea C90Z

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Bracelet

Stylishly go through your blue period with an elegant bracelet featuring turquoise-dyed howlite, Preciosa Capri blue and golden heishi beads with a blue agate cabochon drop.

Design Idea QB2D

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DIY Energy Bracelets Are As Easy As 1-2-3

Energy bracelets are more than just jewelry. Take advantage of this sought-after jewelry style and make energy bracelets to sell online or at craft fairs as meaningful gifts.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

A sparkling cross charm enhances this delicate rose quartz and sterling silver jewelry set, adding a touch of extra significance.

Design Idea L73Q

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The Gemstone Information Manual by the American Gem Trade Association

The Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Jewelry Industry as revised April 10, 2001 are designed to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Gemstone Optical Properties

Optical properties refer to the way gemstones interact with light. Color, interference and inclusions are all examples of optical properties. The first optical property is also the most obvious—color.

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