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Capture the ferocity of black diamond chips with these hypnotic hoop earrings. This bold pair exudes power and sophistication, ensuring a lasting impact.
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Jewelry Material: Gemstone
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.
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.
Earrings
Intricately carved soapstone beads imbue these earrings with a sense of primal elegance and sophistication.
Single-Strand Necklace
Saddle up and lasso the spirit of the Wild West with this rugged steer-head and turquoise necklace.
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.
Cuff Bracelet
Crafting this stylish bracelet is easy with an Almost Instant Jewelry® silver-plated cuff bracelet setting.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Special Effects in Jewelry-Making Materials
The rainbow in an opal, the jardin of an emerald, the shimmering asterisk in a star sapphire—learn why gemologists call these "phenomena" or "inclusions" instead of "flaws."
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
In the warm hues of a sunbaked summer sunset, this Outback-inspired necklace blends bold style with understated colors for a laid-back elegance.
Single-Strand Necklace
Luxurious coils of wire frame iridescent paua shell beads in this gorgeous necklace, strung on dyed leather cord.
Single-Strand Necklace
Embrace simple elegance with the shimmer of silver and the earthy beauty of natural malachite in this refined and classy necklace.
Hematite OR Hemalyke™: Knowing the Differences
Read on to discover the differences between natural hematite and man-made Hemalyke™ beads and components.
Bracelet
Black onyx beads gently undulate around the perimeter of this graceful copper-wire bracelet, creating a subtly sophisticated style.
Bracelet
Crafted for crisp cool days or the gentle arrival of spring, this bracelet radiates the blue of the sky and captures the warmth of sunlight's kiss.
What Is a Cabochon?
Take a deep dive into the marvelous cabochon and its sister the cameo. Learn about how they're created and dozens of ways a designer can use them.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Shell and gemstone beads combine in a simple-to-string jewelry design that's sure to be a summertime favorite.
Metaphysical Properties
When jewelry makers encounter information about gemstones, they frequently discover where a stone is mined, what it's made of and the phrase "metaphysical properties." What is that information and how can a jewelry maker use it in designs?
Extraterrestrial Gemstones: Futuristic Inspiration, Right for Our Times
Dive deeper than mere space-age aesthetics and get hands-on with raw materials. In this article, discover the materials sourced from or inspired by outer space.
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