Jewelry Material: Gemstone

Pearl, Cultured Freshwater

Ancient myths tell of pearls formed when oysters opened their shells, rose to the water's surface, then were seeded by the morning sunlight and drops of dew.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest opaque gemstones in history--more than 6,500 years old! Valued since antiquity, lapis lazuli is a highly sought-after stone in jewelry designs.

Diamond

Diamonds may be everything from a girl's best friend or coal that stuck to its job—either way it's a gemstone with a mystique all its own, a symbol of stability and dependability in an ever-changing world..

Garnet

Garnet gemstones were used for an amazing amount of purposes: gifts of passion, protection of travelers, proclamation of royalty and, of course, stunning gemstone creation.

Citrine

From the earliest of times, citrine was called the "sun stone" and the gemstone was thought capable of holding sunlight.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine, whose name originates from the Italian word for seawater, embodies the splendor of the sea and was even thought to help protect those at sea.

Onyx, Black

How onyx got its name involves an intriguing myth including Cupid and Venus. Black onyx is a neutral gemstone, making ideal to combine with different colored stones and all metal tones.

Sapphire

It's amazing how many cultures throughout history valued sapphire, but it stands to reason since this precious gem is absolutely stunning with its rich hues—which include more than blue.

Carnelian

Carnelian was the stone of courage to the Romans, for the Egyptians it assisted the dead in their afterlife journey and in the Middle Ages was used to release energy of other stones.

Bracelet

Bead your own Lush Embellished Bracelet using whatever beads strike your fancy. This detailed design by internationally recognized artist and author Sherry Serafini includes a video how-to with Sherry, plus full step-by-step written instructions.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Prometheus® fine silver clay allows you to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art. This beautiful silver feather pendant pairs perfectly with turquoise beads

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Firing Gemstones into Art Clay®

Adding gemstones to metal clay can increase the appeal of a piece, but it's important to know how the stones will react. This article discusses how to fire different stone types.

Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Bursting with vibrant shades of blue, this jewelry set this jewelry set commands attention with its bold and striking presence.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Sheila Schwede's The Sting combines fine details with simplicity in this honey of a necklace. The eye-catching metal clay pendant is the absolute bee's knees!

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Bring the luck in nature's grace with our single-strand necklace and earring set featuring exquisite magnesite, snow quartz, and mountain jade gemstone beads, accentuated by a delicate four-leaf clover charm.

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Earrings

Hand-carved amethyst gemstone drops steal the show in Hannah Crane’s Amethyst and Crystal Dangle Earrings

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Large-hole beads with cutouts make perfect frames for small beads in this spring-ready set.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Experience the beauty of sunstone in this necklace that shines bright. Named 'The Schiller Effect,' this piece is sure to be a customer favorite.

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Earrings

Negative space and faceted sparkle bring eye-catching allure to this pair of dazzling crystal earrings.

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Bracelet

Silver-toned findings complement the oceanic blues of sodalite, while the off-white leather cord highlights the white streaks in this lapis lazuli lookalike.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Unisex designs are in! The deep brown-red of brecciated jasper and deep black Hemalyke™ heishi beads compliment the stainless steel triskele pendant for a necklace that anyone can appreciate.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Green aventurine and honey-colored citrine complement gold-filled tube beads for a stately, understated necklace and earring set.

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Brooch

The geckos inhabiting Ibiza sparked the creation of this wire-wrapped brooch. The artist, ANKA, used turquoise and tourmaline to add pops of color to the copper reptile, which can also be worn as a pendant.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Create a beautiful yin-yang unisex statement with this simple stringing project.

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