Gemstone Beads
Gemstone beads have been used for centuries in the making of jewelry, as amulets, for praying, to decorate objects and numerous other uses. Beading is a favorite pastime for many people who express their creativity through this ancient craft. I hope that you will enjoy your journey into the wonderful world of beading! Read more about beading:
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Two sizes available:large 10 x 25mm small 8 x 12mm Amber Quartz Bead These natural quartz beads have a golden amber hue. They are a stunning addition to your bead collection and will add a wow factor to any jewelry piece you are making. Crystal quartz is a common stone, but a powerful one. It…
Amber Bead Amber is technically not a gemstone or mineral, but a fossilized sap from prehistoric trees that has aged over the course of millions of years. Amber is usually thought of as yellow golden in hue, but amber also can be found in shades of milky white, red-orange, green, black and even (very rarely)…
Ametrine Gemstone Bead Ametrine is a rare and unusual stone which occurs in quartz when amethyst and citrine reside in the same crystal. Because the color zoning effect is natural, no two ametrines will ever be exactly alike. Healing properties of Ametrine Ametrine is very helpful in getting rid of depression. This leads to inner…
Angelite (Anhydrite) Bead This stone is formed from celestite that has been compressed for many millions of years. Angelite is a stone of heightened awareness, with special focus on peace and brotherhood. It gives protection in the environment around your body. Promotes compassion and understanding Helps you to speak the truth when this is difficult…
Apatite Gemstone Meaning Apatite is most often seen in blue, but also can be found in brown, pink, yellow, green (from Spain called asparagus stone) and a rare variety of violet. Apatite is an inspirational stone. It develops psychic abilities and spiritual attunement. Use it to aid communication and self-expression. Encourages extroversion Dissolves alienation Draw…
Aragonite Bead Aragonite is a grounding stone. It is often used to center and ground physical energies and is very useful during stressful times. Aragonite stabilizes the base chakra, and strengthens your connection with the earth.
Obsidian Bead Snowflake Obsidian Snowflake Obsidian is a stone of purity. It balances mind body and spirit. Snowflake obsidian will calm and soothe and allow you to view unhealthy patterns in your own behaviour, thus opening the door to change. Black Obsidian draws hidden imbalances to the surface and releases them. The blackness of this…
Black Tourmaline Gemstone Bead Black Tourmaline (Schorl) protects against smog, radiation, psychic attacks, spells of ill wishes, and all kinds of negative energy. It grounds energy as it is connected to the base chakra. Rub black tourmaline for luck and happiness. This is a powerful stone and a very lucky stone. Cleanses and purifies dark…
Bloodstone Gemstone meaning Bloodstone (also called heliotrope) is green with distinctive red spots that resemble blood, giving this stone its name. The bloodstone was used to stop bleeding especially nosebleeds. There is a legend that says the bloodstone was formed from the blood of Christ dripping on the green earth and solidifying. It was also…
Chalcedony Gemstone Bead Chalcedony is a variety of the mineral quartz that occurs in in a great variety of colors inlcuding blue, lavender, white, buff, light tan, gray, yellow, pink, red or brown. If chalcedony is conspicuously color-banded, it may be called agate and with other minerals it has various other names including carnelian, mocha…
Carnelian Bead Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony. The most favorable pieces are a deep red to red-orange hue. Carnelian has a long and storied past, and was once considered strictly the property of the noble class. People holding a high social status were often buried with this gem stone. Want more pep in your…
Chrysocolla Gemstone Bead Meaning Chrysocolla is a very beautiful stone with many beneficial energies. It is known as a healing stone among Native American Indian cultures where it was used for strengthening the body’s resistance and bringing about calm feelings where there is upset. Chrysocolla is a stone of peace, increased wisdom, discretion. It promotes…
Chrysoprase Bead Chrysoprase helps to make conscious what was unconscious. It strengthens the workings of insight and the higher consciousness. encourages hope and joy helps clarify problems has been used as a cure for restlessness protection on sea voyages Healing properties of Chrysoprase Chrysoprase is used to speed the healing of any wound. It should…
Citrine Gemstone Bead Citrine is a yellow-to-golden member of the quartz mineral group. A deep golden variety from Madiera Spain can resemble the costly imperial topaz gem stone, which is one reason that citrine is a popular birthstone alternative to those born in November. Citrine has been called the “stone of the mind”. Ancient cultures…
Dalmation Dacite Gemstone Bead Dacite a volcanic rock composed mostly of Feldspar and Quartz and is found mostly in ocean crust.
Druzy gemstone meaning Druzy occurs as thousands of tiny shimmering crystal points blanket the surface of a gemstone. This appearance of star dust creates a magical stunning effect. When titanium treated for enduring quality Druzy is called Flame Aura. It attracts and enhances the attributes of the gemstone that is its host or that it…