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Amber Jewelry Apatite Jewelry Black Onyx Jewelry Faceted Onyx Jewelry Carnelian Jewelry Jasper Jewelry Lapis Jewelry Obsidian Jewelry Rhodochrosite Jewelry Rhodonite Jewelry	Handmade Beaded Gemstone Jewelry Would you like something better than the imported imitation gemstone beads that you find in many stores? We use genuine gemstones beads for our personally handcrafted gemstone jewelry. Many of our designs incorporate small gemstones as spacers rather than glass or metal.
Find other gemstone categories: Semi Precious Gemstone Necklaces Handcrafted Gemstone Necklaces Unusual Gemstone Jewelry	Our wide variety of beaded necklaces gives you a choice suitable for many styles and occasions. Whether you are a teenager who wears the latest junior styles, a young adult who wants some sparkle for evenings out, a career woman who needs more conservative styles, or a senior who wants affordable classic styles, our unique affordable gemstone jewelry can fill your needs
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Amber Jewelry

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Amber Necklaces
Did you know that amber can acquire an electrical charge when rubbed.
Antique Bone and Amber Necklace Antique refers to the color of the bone, not the age. This amber jewelry is a medium color amber with tan bone. Very light weight and easy to wear. A real TREAT. #164 Amber Chip and Antique Bone Necklace $45

Antique Bone Earrings Matches #164 necklace also available as clip on earrings #5036 Antique Bone Earrings $15



Amber is considered an organic or natural gemstone because it was produced by biological processes. It is the fossilized resin of trees that dried more than 40 million years ago. It was popular with ancient people because it was light weight and soft enough to shape with primitive tools. Amber can contain insects that were trapped and fossilized with the resin.
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Lapis Jewelry

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Lapis Lazuli Necklaces
Did you know that tiny inclusions of pyrite make gold looking specks in lapis.
Denim Lapis Necklace Long casual necklace. Looks great with denim clothes. Can be wrapped around your neck as many as 3 times. #1018 Denim Lapis Necklace $78

Lapis Lazuli Necklace Medium to dark blue with many specks of gold repeated with gold spacers. Perfect to wear with almost any shade of blue. #413 Lapis Lazuli Necklace $50.50

Lapis lazuli has a long history. Carved objects and jewelry have been found in many parts of northern Africa, Europe and Asia. Beads have been found dating from 3100 BC. The pigment ultramarine was made from ground lapis lazili for many years until it was replaced by a synthetic. The trade considers the best quality to be a pure bright dark blue. Lighter blue varieties also make beautiful beads.
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Carnelian Jewelry

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Carnelian Necklaces
Did you know that freshly mined carnelian could be heated by the sun to change brown color to red.
3 Strand Carnelian Necklace Rich contrast of light striped and dark carnelian. #1011 Carnelian 3 Strand Necklace $68

Striped Carnelian Necklace with Pendant Rusty orange and creamy white stripes make a striking fall necklace #1012 Striped Carnelian Necklace with Pendant $57

Dark Carnelian Necklace with Pendant Dark reddish orange carnelian necklace with a shaded orange carnelian pendant. Looks good with brown, beige, and rust clothes. #414 Dark Carnelian Necklace with Pendant $33

Handcrafted Carnelian and Gold Necklace Faceted orange carnelian sparkles on a simple gold beaded necklace. Perfect to wear with a burnt orange color or many other basic colors. #340 Carnelian and Gold Necklace $49.50

Faceted Carnelian and Gold Earrings Round carnelian beads match necklace #340 #5151 Carnelian and Gold Earrings $17

Banded Carnelian and Red Aventurine Necklace Striped carnelian carved into unique diamond topped barrel beads.The colors in the stripes are repeated with dark carnelian beads and red aventurine beads. #CA267 Carnelian and Aventurine Necklace $46	Carnelian Mix and Match Set Striped carnelian is joined by many shades of rust and orange in this necklace set. Each necklace is striking by itself. Really eye catching when you combine them for a 2 strand necklace. Look at Mix and Match directions for more ideas.
Carnelian Barrel and Chip Necklace Striped and dark carnelian barrels divide segments of chips in natural colors from white to dark rust. #CA268 Carnelian Barrel and Chip Necklace $42.50

Carnelian and Sterling Silver Chandelier Earrings Matches any carnelian necklace #5063 Carnelian Chandelier Earrings $25

Brown Fossil Necklace with Extra Large Striped Carnelian Coins Large banded carnelian coin beads are the focal points in this rusty brown fossil and multi agate necklace. #CA266 Fossil and Carnelian Coin Necklace $46.00

Handmade Gold and Carnelian Beaded Necklace Little carnelian gemstone faceted rondelles sparkle in a gold twisted tube necklace. #G231 Gold and Carnelian Necklace $44

Carnelian and Red Tiger Eye Necklace This red tiger eye gemstone is actually more brown than red. The faceted carnelian is natural, not dyed, and has an orange color range from light nearly yellow to a dark rust. I like this unique necklace with rusty orange clothes. #150 Carnelian and Red Tiger Eye Necklace $48

Faceted Carnelian Earrings Matches carnelian necklace #150 #5010 Carnelian Gemstone Earrings $16

Dark Rust Carnelian Pendant Wear this gemstone pendant with any necklace that uses an S hook clasp. The poppy and red jasper necklace #PJ149 is a good match. You can also wear it with any carnelian jewelry. #151 Carnelian Pendant $9

Carnelian is a reddish orange to dark red variety of chalcedony. It can be banded, and is then given the trade name carnelian agate, natural agate, natural carnelian, or erroneously sardonyx. Sardonyx is actually banded sard and white chalcedony. Until the Middle Ages, carnelian and sard were both called sardion. Carnelian is usually enhanced to improve the color.
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Apatite Jewelry

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Apatite Necklaces
Did you know that apatite is the name of simple phosphate minerals. One is the source of phorphorous used to make matches.
Handcrafted Apatite Gemstone Necklace Beautiful translucent teal blue contrasts with bright sterling silver.The larger round silver beads have patterns cut into them. Perfect with light color clothes. #344 Teal Apatite and Silver Necklace $55

Teal Apatite Earrings Dark apatite ovals in these drop earrings match necklace #344. #5161 Teal Apatite Earrings $16

Apatite and Sterling Silver Necklace Length 17 1/2 inches These dark teal blue beads are excellent quality apatite. Wear this small handmade necklace with your favorite neutral color clothes. #SS208 Sterling Silver and Apatite Necklace $47

The color of apatite can be white, yellow, green, red, or purple. But blue is the most common used for beaded apatite jewelry. From a light aqua blue to a dark teal blue, all are beautiful colors. Because it is not as hard and often more brittle than other similar colored stones, it is not as often used for faceted stones set in gold.
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Rhodochrosite Jewelry

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Rhodochrosite Necklaces
Did you know that the name rhodochrosite is from a Greek word meaning of a rosy color, yet it also occurs in brown or gray.
Rhodochrosite and Rock Crystal Necklace Mostly soft pink rhodochrosite with very little banding. Wear it with darker rose or wine or many pastel color clothes. Nice with navy or black. #1035 Rhodochrosite and Rock Crystal Necklace $63

Rhodochrosite Choker Necklace Beautiful soft pinks in a dainty choker length. Banded shades of rose to pink with white and gray matrix. #RO1023 Rhodocrosite Choker Necklace $60

Rhodochrosite Tube and Round Beaded Necklace Nice bands of rose, pink, gray and white. More valuable than some of the other gemstones commonly used for beading. #301 Rhodochrosite Tube Necklace $57

Handmade Beaded Rhodochrosite Earrings Pink with bands of rose, gray and white Matches the rhodochrosite semi precious gemstone necklaces. #5107 Rhodochrosite Earrings $15

There are two forms of rhodochrosite. The highest gem quality occurs in chrystal form It is transparent. The more common form is stalactitic rock. It is the opaque banded rose, white, and gray used in most jewelry.
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Jasper Jewelry

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Jasper Necklaces
Did you know that jasper has more than 100 named varieties. Most are trade names given by sellers.
Poppy and Red Jasper Necklace Two shades of red are in this beaded gemstone necklace. Red jasper is a brick red, and the poppy jasper is a dark brownish red. Wear this popular dark earthy red with almost any of your earth tone outfits. #PJ149 Poppy and Red Jasper Necklace $45	Poppy Jasper Gemstone Earrings Matches the poppy jasper necklace #PJ149 also available as clip on earrings #PJ5004 Poppy Jasper Earrings $15
Combines Sesame Jasper with Leopard-skin Jasper and Coral Sesame Jasper Mix and Match Set. Directions for adjusting length or combining strands are on the Mix and Match Sets page.
Basic Sesame Jasper and Coral Necklace Coral, off white, dark earth tones in this coral jewelry Wear these colors with many dark or light earth tones. I like it with browns or off white. #SJ181 Sesame Jasper and Coral Basic Necklace $49	Coral and Sesame Jasper Gemstone Necklace Coral, off white, dark earth tones #SJ182 Coral and Sesame Jasper Necklace $49.50

Sesame Jasper and Coral Earrings Matches sesame jasper mix and match set #5049 Coral and Sesame Jasper Earrings $16

Painted Desert Jasper Necklace Beautiful patterns of brown, black, and orange in an off white background. Bright orange carnelian and black beads emphasize the jasper colors. Looks especially nice with orange or black clothes. #342 Painted Desert Jasper Necklace $49

Beaded Black Mudline and Carnelian Earrings The same beads as in the necklace #342 #5153 Carnelian and Black Mudline Earrings $15

Unique Ocean Jasper Gemstone Necklace Large beads in a variety of shapes and colors. No two are exactly alike. Wear it with basic colors or match any of the gemstone colors. #343 Ocean Jasper Necklace $46

Moukaite (Mookite) Jasper Necklace The attractive characteristic of this necklace is the wide variety of colors in the beads, including gold, mauve, rust, brown, olive and gray. Colors are not bright and blend well with earth tones. From a distance golds stand out. #129 Moukaite Necklace $46.50

Sediment and Peridot Jasper Gemstone Necklace Color: dark mottled olive green, light lime green, peachy pink. Matches lime green and coral, or wear it with earth tone colors. Sediment Jasper Pendant #176 matches this necklace. #175 Sediment and Jasper Necklace $45	Green Sediment Jasper Pendant Size: 24mm diameter coin, about 7/8 inch Color: mottled light and dark olive green Matches #175 necklace #176 Green Sediment Jasper Pendant $5

Peridot Jasper and Pink Coral Earrings Matches necklace #175 also available as clip on earrings #5040 Pink Coral and Peridot Jasper Earrings $15

Peridot Jasper and Peridot Necklace There are small Swarovski peridot crystals in the clasp. The lime green color has always been worn with earth tones, but I also like this peridot jewelry with navy or black. Unique combination of opaque jasper and glittering peridot makes it conservative enough for the office, yet perfect for an evening out. #125 Peridot Jasper and Peridot Necklace $46

Peridot Jasper Earrings Peridot jasper beads, peridot rectangles Matches necklace #125 also available as clip on earrings #5016 Peridot Jasper and Peridot Earrings $16



Leopardskin Jasper Necklace Chunky beads with leopard skin patterns. Pink, red, yellow, gray, black. Can be worn with almost any color. One of a kind #1022 Leopard Jasper Necklace $54

Leopardskin Jasper Bracelet Great patterns in earth tones. Matches #1022 gemstone necklace. One of a kind #3001 Leopard Jasper Bracelet $35

Apple Jasper Necklace Unique 2 strand design. Works well with earth tones. One of a kind, similar available #1019 Apple Jasper Necklace $60

Poppy Jasper and Rosetta Lace Necklace Rosetta lace agate has pink and maroon patterns on creamy white. stunning large pendant and 2 strand necklace make a striking focal point. One of a kind #1014 Poppy Jasper and Rosetta Lace Necklace $54
Kambaba Jasper Set Bold swirls of dark green and black beads. Occasional white with green highlights. Add the tree agate necklace #MJ201 or pendant MJ202. More ideas on the Mix and Match Sets page.
Kambaba Jasper Necklace Wear it with pure greens, not an olive color. Length 19 1/2 inches #K1025 Kambaba Jasper Necklace $45	Kambaba Jasper and Tree Agate Necklace Length: 22 1/4 inches Wear it with #K1025 as a 2 strand necklace. Makes a bold statement. #K1026 Kambaba Jasper and Tree Agate Necklace $47

Silver Leaf Jasper and Silver Scale Gemstone Necklace The large silver scale gemstone beads have inclusions that look like sparkling silver specks and lines. The earthy colors in the jasper blend with the dark basic color of the silver scale beads. Add a unique focal point to any outfit you wear. #446 Handmade Jasper and Silver Scale Beaded Necklace $50.50

Jasper Large Oval Beaded Necklace The big 1 1/2 inch long wavy oval beads combine shades of gray, brown and mauve in interesting patterns. one of a kind #265 Jasper Oval Necklace $44.50

Jasper ia an opaque variety of chalcedony. It contains inclusions of materials which give it a wide variety of colors and patterns. Sellers have given different descriptive names based on colors or patterns in the beads or on a geographical location. Names which are consistent include: red, yellow, pink, ocean, fancy, zebra, Kambaba, and leopard or leopardskin.
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Rhodonite Jewelry

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Rhodonite Necklaces
The black veins found in most rhodonite are manganese. The pure color is considered higher quality.
Rhodonite Mix and Match Set Two strands adjust to make at least 4 different necklaces. Directions are on the Mix and Match Sets page. The color of this rhodonite beaded jewelry is a medium to dark dusty rose, a beautiful conservative color. The black inclusions that are common to rhodonite are not outstanding in these beads.Tip: Add the rhodonite necklace, #B119 from the onyx set, as the middle strand of a 3 strand necklace. Experiment with the 3 strands to make more than 10 necklaces. Create the long or short one you need for each occasion.
Basic Rhodonite Gemstone Necklace A short necklace that looks good with a low neckline, open collar, or jacket. #R134 Basic Rhodonite Necklace with S hook $43.50	Rhodonite and Silver Gemstone Necklace I especially like rhodonite with black, gray, or white fabrics. #R135 Rhodonite and Silver Necklace with S hook Clasp $48.75

Rhodonite Gemstone Earrings The rhodonite round beads are 10mm. Matches necklace # R134. also available as clip on earrings #5024 Rhodonite Earrings $16

Pink Rhodonite Necklace Faceted diamond shape beads joined with small rhodonites. Highlighted with little pink Swarovski crystals. Looks great with a black top. #411 Rhodonite Necklace $46.50

Transparent rhodonite is rare. Pure rose color without inclusions is considered the best opaque quality. Black veining is caused by manganese oxides and adds interest. It was considered to be calming and decrease anxiety.
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Obsidian Jewelry

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Obsidian Necklaces
Did you know that obsidian is a natural volcanic glass that can be chipped to make sharp edges. In ancient times it was used for tools and weapons.
Mahogany Obsidian Gemstone Jewelry Set You can adjust length and strands with this jewelry set. Directions and suggestions are on the Mix and Match Set page.The S hook clasps used in this set are the same as those used for most other sets. TIP: Wear this fashionable beaded necklace with your favorite aqua or brown top.
Basic Mahogany Obsidian Gemstone Necklace Nice brown gemstones with black veining. Seed bead spacers are lighter brown. Wear this bead necklace with your earth tone clothes. #OB147 Mahogany Obsidian Necklace $42.50

Handmade Beaded Mahogany Obsidian and Sunstone Necklace Dark brown obsidian contrasts with glimmering sunstone coins and sunstone with white matrix. Looks great with brown or rust clothes. #OB220 Mahogany Obsidian and Sunstone Necklace $45.25

Mahogany Obsidian Gemstone Earrings Matches necklace #OB147. also available as clip on earrings #5035 Mahogany Obsidian Earrings $15

Mahogany Obsidian and Turquoise Necklace One of a kind. Similar available. This turquoise jewelry is interspersed with the nice contrasting dark brown mahogany obsidian gemstone beads. Use the basic obsidian necklace to add 17" to the length of this necklace. Add more brown with the basic obsidian necklace as a second strand. #OB148 Turquoise and Obsidian Necklace $48

Turquoise Earrings One of a kind. Similar available. Genuine turquoise chips Matches necklace #OB148 #5021 Turquoise Chip Earrings $16

Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass. It forms when lava solidifies. It was inlaid in the gold collar found on King Tut’s mummy. It was also used in Mexico for images of their god Tezcatlipoca and to make mirrors used for telling the future.
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Onyx Jewelry

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Black Onyx Necklaces
Did you know that natural black onyx is a variety of chalcedony that may be black with white banding.
A plain black onyx necklace is the most useful in any jewelry collection. You can wear it for any occasion with any color or style of clothes. The contrast of black with another color adds emphasis to both. What makes our plain black onyx necklaces different from the typical one sold in many stores? We combine a variey of sizes or shapes to add interest while maintaining the basic color.
Polka Dot Black Onyx Necklace These black onyx beads have a matte finish. Faceting cuts through the finish to show a unique shiny round shaped area. The effect looks like polka dots. The same process has been used for the large rock crystal quartz beads. They have transparent dots on a frosted surface. #444 Polka Dot Crystal Quartz and Black Onyx Handmade Necklace $57.50
Black Onyx Gemstone Mix and Match Jewelry Set Notice that each strand of this set uses different shapes of black onyx beads. The S clasp allows you to combine necklaces. If you like black onyx jewelry, this set will be a treat for you.
Basic Black Onyx Beaded Gemstone Necklace This black onyx necklace is the basic one that you can use as the extender or pair with any of the other black onyx necklaces for a double or multi strand necklace. Length 16 3/4" Tip: Use for a conservative look. It also works well with an open shirt collar for a casual look. #B112 Black Onyx Necklace $40.75 Matching earrings available
	Basic Black Onyx Gemstone Earrings Consists of 8mm and 6mm round onyx beads Length from the top of the silver hook is 1 5/8" also available as clip on earrings Matches any of the black onyx necklaces in this set. #5007 Basic Black Onyx Earrings $15
Black Onyx and Red Coral Necklace Length 18 3/4" Focal point is the black lampwork glass barrel bead with a red vine. Red coral beads match the vine. Combine with Red Coral Jewelry necklace #RC 139. #B113 Onyx and Red Coral Necklace with S Hook $44	Black Onyx and Blue Turquoise Necklace Length 20 1/2" This turquoise jewelry is a pretty medium light blue with almost no black. Will add a bright color to your image. #B114 Onyx and Turquoise Necklace $42.50

Red and Black Lampwork Glass Earrings Red vines on black barrel shape beads Match #B113 Necklace #5092 Onyx and Red Earrings $16	Blue Turquoise and Black Onyx Earrings Light blue chalk turquoise matches #B114 necklace. #5193 Onyx and Turquoise Earrings $15
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Black Onyx and Yellow Turquoise Necklace Length 19 1/2" Yellow turquoise has black and gray inclusions, which compliment the onyx. The yellow is not bright and can be worn with many fabric colors. Tip: Combine this strand with any of the others in the set. #B115 Onyx & Yellow Turquoise Necklace with S Hook $47.25

Black Onyx and Fuchsia Turquoise Necklace Length 17 3/4" Wear this pinkish lavender color fuchsia with shades of purple that have more red than blue in them. #B116 Onyx and Fuchsia Turquoise Gemstone Necklace $43	Black Onyx and China Chrysoprase Gemstone Necklace Length 18" The chrysoprase jewelry has black inclusions in some of the green beads. The hue of the chrysoprase beads varies from a light yellow green to a dark grayish green. #B117 Onyx and China Chrysoprase Necklace $45

Fuchsia Turquoise Beaded Earrings Pretty fuchsia chalk turquoise dangle from silver. Wear them with #B116 necklace. #5194 Fuchsia Turquoise Gemstone Earrings $17	Large Twist Onyx Earrings Matches China chrysoprase and onyx necklace #B117 also available as clip on earrings #5006 Twist Onyx Gemstone Earrings $15

Black Onyx with White and Black Agate Necklace Length: 22" Combine this necklace with any of the other strands in this set. I like this white agate jewelry best with the colors that have black inclusions in them. #B118 Black Onyx and White Agate Necklace $45	Black Onyx and Rhodonite Gemstone Necklace Length: 17 3/4" This rhodonite has veins of black in it. The rose color varies from a light to a dark grayish rose. This is not a really bright rose. It is beautiful with gray or black for a conservative look. #B119 Onyx and Rhodonite Necklace $45

Black and White Agate Earrings Wear them alone or with #B118 necklace. #5192 Black Onyx and White Agate Earrings $15	Black Onyx Bead Earrings Post style drop earrings match any black onyx and silver necklace. #5195 Black Onyx Drop Earrings $14.50

Large Black Onyx Beaded Necklace Length: 18" A big bold necklace without being overpowering. So versatile! Looks great short or long. Wear it with anything. Tip: The beads in this necklace are too large to combine with 17 or 19 inch strands for a multiple strand necklace. Looks best when combined with the basic black onyx necklace #B112 . #B169 Large Black Onyx Necklace with S Hook $45.75	Black Onyx Bracelet Use this 8 inch bracelet to increase the length of any necklace in this set. #2017 Basic Black Onyx Bracelet $23

Handmade Beaded Black Onyx and White Pearl Necklace Black onyx contrasted with white pearls are highlighted with handmade Bali silver beads. The profit from this necklace will be donated for disaster relief. More information. #B276 Black Onyx and Pearl Necklace $48

Large Black Onyx and Bali Silver Chandelier Earrings Matches any black onyx necklace also available as clip on earrings #5065 Black Onyx Chandelier Earrings $21

Black Onyx and Large White Coral Necklace Contrasting neutral colors go with anything. Combine it with the White Coral Necklace #281 #283 Black Onyx and Large White Coral Necklace $47

Long Matte Black Onyx Necklace The matte finish makes it more conservative than the typical polished look. Bali silver adds interest. Can be worn with any color clothes in any season Available by request in a shorter length. #338 Matte Black Onyx Necklace $61.25

Onyx is a variety of chalcedony that is similar to agate. Natural black onyx has straight white banding. The banding in agate is usually curved. The plain black onyx used for jewelry is a colorless or gray chalcedony that has been artificially colored by dying or blackening using a chemical process. White, green, or blue onyx is also dyed. The gray banded variety of chalcedony is sometimes called natural onyx. Banded marble has also been given the name onyx.
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