Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry

Handcrafted Beaded Gemstone Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:32 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry

Scroll down to see all the gemstone varieties in this category.

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Agate Jewelry
Crazy Lace Agate Jewelry
Aventurine Jewelry
Calcite Jewelry
Coral Jewelry
Fluorite Jewelry
Fossil Jewelry
Goldstone Jewelry
HematiteJewelry
Labradorite Jewelry
Malachite Jewelry
Opalite Jewelry
Tiger Eye Jewelry

The gemstone bead jewelry in this category includes a variety of necklace and earrings styles using large chunky beads, average round beads, or delicate small beads. The metallic luster of hematite, inner sparkle of goldstone, colorful patterns of agates (crazy lace, blue lace, tree, moss) are suitable for many occasions and will add the finishing touch to your image.

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Gemstone Jewelry
Semi Precious Gemstone Jewelry
Unusual Gemstone Jewelry

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Coral Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:31 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Coral Necklaces
Did you know that mini submarines have been used to harvest coral.
Red Coral and Silver Necklace Bright red coral jewelry that will add emphasis or contrast with a neutral color. Combine it with the black onyx and red coral necklace #B113 from the Black Onyx Set. #RC139 Red Coral Necklace with S Hook $49.75

Red Coral Earrings Matches necklace #RC139 also available as clip on earrings #5023 Red Coral Earrings $16

Handmade Red Orange Coral Necklace A bright red orange color with contrasting off white sea bamboo coral beads. Add a colorful touch to your image. #383 Beaded Orange Red Coral Necklace $40

Long Red Coral Necklace A unique combination of coral bead shapes in a 21 inch bright dark red necklace. Use it to contrast with a high neck top. #386 Unique Red Coral Necklace $45

Coral is an organic gemstone that is formed from the skeletons of marine life. Red and pink are the most valuable colors. Angel skin is a whitish color with light pink or peach. Blood coral is one of the names given to dark red. Most red coral beads are dyed. An ancient belief was that coral would lose its medicinal power if altered by man. It was often used for jewelry in its natural form.
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Agate Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:30 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Agate Necklaces
Did you know that in the 1800s amulets carved from dark agate with a white circular band were worn for protection from the evil eye.
Green and Blue Agate Gemstone Necklace Colors range from light to dark This agate jewelry will be better with pure blue or green clothes. Clasp: sterling silver decorative hook and eye Wear the clasp in front for an interesting variation. #156 Blue and Green Agate Necklace $45	Green and Blue Agate Gemstone Earrings Matches #156 necklace. #5039 Blue and Green Agate Earrings $15

Tree Agate and Mountain Jade Necklace Dark green designs in grayish white tree agate. Matched with forest green and white mountain jade. Nice for any season. #MJ201 Tree Agate and Mountain Jade Necklace $39.75
Tree Agate Pendant Large 1 3/4 inch long pendant Wear it with the #201 necklace #MJ202 Tree agate Pendant $4.50

Large Bali Silver and Green Mountain Jade Chandelier Earrings Matches necklaces #254 and #MJ201 #5066 Green Mountain Jade Chandelier Earrings $20

Yellow Botswana Agate Necklace Golden yellow in shades ranging from orange to white. Many beads have stripes that are typical of agate. #255 Yellow Botswana Agate Necklace $51.25

Crazy Lace and Butterscotch Agate Necklace Golden yellow butterscotch beads match the gold color in the crazy lace beads.This versatile necklace can be worn with many colors. #355 Butterscotch and Crazy Lace Agate Necklace $45

Butterscotch Agate Earrings Golden agate gemstone earrings match necklace #355 #5154 Butterscotch Agate Earrings $16

Handcrafted Faceted Botswana Agate Necklace The banding in these beads is typical of good quality translucent agate. No two beads are alike.Colors are not bright, but the faceting adds sparkle. An elegant necklace that can be worn with any color. #379 Botswana Agate Necklace $59

Faceted Botswana Agate Earrings Neutral color gemstone earrings match necklace #379 #5197 Botswana Agate Earrings $17

Dark Agate Necklace White and brown stripes in black rice shape beads. Matching black and brown agate round beads. If you like black onyx, you’ll like this. #242 Dark Agate Necklace $42.25
Black Agate Pendant Designed for necklace #242, but also looks nice with plain black onyx #B112 necklace. #243 Black Agate Pendant $7.50

Botswana Agate Cube Earrings Matches necklace #242 also available as clip on earrings #5072 Botswana Agate Cube Earrings $16.50

Moss Agate, Serpentine and Prehnite Twisted Necklace Three strands or twist. Dark green moss agate, sea green serpentine, light green prehnite.An interesting combination of sizes, shapes, and shades of green. #261 Moss Green 3 Strand Twisted Necklace $52

Handmade Beaded Blue Lace Agate Necklace Light blue with dark blue and white banding Wear it with pure blue or navy clothes.Also looks nice with black, gray, or white. #1032 Blue Lace Agate Necklace $54

Agate is a type of chalcedony. It is often banded. Natural colors include white, yellow, gray, light blue, brown, pink, red, and black. It may be dyed to enhance color. Varieties are often named for their appearance or mining location. Moss agate has inclusions that resemble moss.
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Crazy Lace Agate Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:29 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Crazy Lace Agate Necklaces
Did you know that agitized wood is fossilized wood in which agate replaced the organic matter. Examples can be seen in the Petrified Forest of Arizona.
Crazy Lace Agate Jewelry Set Wear the 2 strands of this set alone or as a 2 strand necklace. Combine them to increase the length. The S hook clasp is 22mm long and 8mm wide. The crazy lace agate’s beauty is the designs and veining in each bead. Colors include shades of light to dark gray, gold, and rust. [Click for Help Making Sets] Strands sold separately below.
Large Bead Crazy Lace Agate Necklace From a distance the gold and rust beads stand out. Match them to a gold fabric or contrast with other earth tones. #CL105 Large Bead Crazy Lace Necklace $45 Increase the length of either necklace or the double strand with the 10 inch #144 Liquid Silver Extender	Basic Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone Necklace Wear the basic necklace with gray or black for a conservative look. Looks great with an earth tone shirt. #CL104 Basic Crazy Lace Necklace $36.50

Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone Earrings Matches the crazy lace agate set #CL104 and CL105. also available as clip on earrings #5011 Crazy Lace Agate Earrings $15

Ruby Crazy Lace Agate 2 Strand Necklace Colorful hues including dark red, rose, and pink. This long necklace is a bright focal point. #1021 Ruby Crazy Lace 2 Strand Necklace $69.50
Blue Crazy Lace Agate Mix and Match Set Patterns of tan and gold in beautiful light blues. Each bead is different. This is pure blue, not aqua. Wear either strand alone, or buy both and combine them to make a 2 strand necklace or an extra long necklace. Add the pendant for more options. See Mix and Match directions.
Blue Crazy Lace and Obsidian Necklace Blue pillow shape beads are framed by brown mahogany obsidian. Looks great with brown clothes. #BCL234 Blue Crazy Lace and Obsidian Necklace $49	Blue Crazy Lace Oval Bead Necklace Dark brown mahogany obsidian beads accent the large blue ovals and round blue beads. #BCL235 Blue Crazy Lace Oval Bead Necklace $49

Blue Crazy Lace Pendant Interesting designs in light blue.The large rectangle is 1 3/8 inches long. Designed for necklaces BCL234 or BCL235. Can be used with any necklace that has an S hook clasp. #BCL236 Blue Crazy Lace Pendant $7.50

Blue Crazy Lace Agate Chandelier Earrings Matches mix and match necklaces BCL234 and BCL235 #5061 Blue Crazy Lace Chandelier Earrings $22

Gray Crazy Lace Necklace	Blue Crazy Lace Necklace and Earrings

Gray Crazy Lace and Black Onyx Necklace. Large gray agate beads with black designs in a black onyx necklace.Wear it anywhere with anything. Use black onyx earrings. #374 Gray Crazy Lace Agate Necklace $47.50	Gray Agate Pendant Matches necklace #374 Interesting crazy lace patterns. No two are alike. #375 Gray Crazy Lace Pendant $7.50

Natural crazy lace agate includes many colors. It is often dyed to enhance the colors.
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Hematite Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:28 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Hematite Necklaces
Did you know hematite is a form of iron ore. A purified ground hematite was once used to polish gems.
Faceted Hematite Necklace The faceting gives a beautiful sparkle to the hematite beads.The Bali style sterling silver adds to an elegant look. Can be worn with formal attire. #388 Faceted Hematite and Silver Necklace $56

Handcrafted Faceted Hematite Earrings Dangling sparkling hematite beads match necklace #388 #5201 Faceted Hematite Earrings $15.25

Hematite and Natural Onyx Necklace The natural onyx is translucent gray with white bands. The shiny dark gray hematite is a nice contrast. A neutral color that goes with anything. #227 Hematite and Natural Onyx Necklace $46

Grey Onyx, Bali Silver and Hematite Long Earrings Matches necklace #227 also available as clip on earrings #5069 Hematite Long Earrings $20

Hematite is 70 percent iron. Its ground powder is red and was used in ancient burials. It has been found on Neolithic bones. Much of the hematite used in jewelry has been reconstituted and is also sold as hemalyke or hematine. The name used here is the one used by the supplier.
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Aventurine Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:27 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Aventurine Necklaces
Did you know that aventurine is a variety of quartz that is supposed to bring mental and emotional tranquility.
Aventurine, Aquamarine and Moonstone Necklace Dark green aventurine contrasts with very light aquamarine and moonstone. #219 Aventurine, Aquamarine and Moonstone Necklace $45

Red Aventurine Necklace Brick red aventurine constrasts with yellow calcite. The copper clasp blends with the red beads. Perfect with earth tone clothes. #384 Handmade Beaded Red Aventurine Necklace $41.50

Green Aventurine and Silver Necklace Mint green translucent aventurine with unusual shaped silver goes well with pure greens or navy. #385 Handmade Beaded Green Aventurine Necklace $46.50

Handmade Beaded Green Aventurine Earrings Pretty green drop earrings match necklace #385 #5198 Green Aventurine Earrings $15

Natural translucent aventurine has sparkling internal reflections caused by inclusions of other minerals. Sometimes the inclusions are too small to see, but they are important for a gemologist to identify the gemstone. Green is the most popular color, but others occur. Many aventurine beads have been dyed. The same name was given to a type of glass first made in Venice in 1700.
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Malachite Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:27 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Malachite Necklaces
Did you know that malachite was used in Russia for architectural decoration and furniture.
Malachite Bead Necklace The beauty of this gemstone is in the dark and light green banding designs. This malachite jewelry is a pure green, not olive. #124 Malachite Necklace $60

Malachite Gemstone Earrings Malachite beads and sterling silver squares Matches necklace #124 #5015 Malachite Earrings $18

Handcrafted Malachite and Chrysocolla Necklace Dark green malachite paired with light green chrysocolla and sterling silver. This is pure green, not olive. #387 Malachite and Chrysocolla Necklace $62.50

Handmade Malachite Drop Earrings Green malachite and dark chrysocolla beads match #387 necklace. #5200 Malachite and Chrysocolla Earrings $16

Red Malachite and Red Jasper Necklace The banded malachite is a brick red and does not have a shiny finish. Combined with red and poppy jaspers. Has a natural look that can be worn with casual clothes. #389 Red Malachite Necklace $40

Red Malachite Earrings Brownish red malachite matches #389 necklace. #5199 Red Malachite Earrings $15

Malachite is found with copper deposites and often is combined with azurite or chrysocolla. In about 4000B.C. it was the first material to be smelted. It was reduced to copper by heating in a very hot fire.This process was the beginning of the metal industry. Fraudulent beads being sold are a white gemstone dyed to look like malachite or a combination of azurite with malachite.
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Tiger Eye Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:26 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

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Tiger Eye Necklaces
Did you know that Chatoyancy is the term used to describe the luminescent band of lighter color that shows in tiger eye.
Red Tiger Eye and Red Jasper Necklace with Drop Faceting adds some sparkle to the chatoyant red tiger eye. Faceted red jasper repeats the inner color of the tiger eye. The drop creates a focal point. Looks nice with earth tone clothes. #339 Red Tiger Eye and Red Jasper Necklace $48

Faceted Red Tiger Eye Earrings The round faceted beads in these drop earrings match the necklace #339 #5152 Red Tiger Eye Earrings $16

Red Tiger Eye Gemstone Necklace Nice quality red tiger eye ovals exhibit a lot of chatoyancy. The color is versatile. Perfect with a brick red sweater. #341 Red Tiger Eye Necklace $48.75

Tiger eye is quartz with altered fibers of crocidolite, a form of asbestos. Red tiger eye has been heat treated to produce the color.
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Labradorite Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:25 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Labradorite Necklaces
Did you know that the flashes of blue and other colors that can be seen in labradorite are called schiller.
Labradorite Mix and Match Gemstone Necklace Set Faceted labradorite is gray with lots of blue flashes that come from inside the beads.Wear either one alone as a small delicate necklace. Or buy both and combine them as suggested in the Mix and Match directions.	Both necklaces combined as a 2 strand labradorite necklace
Labradorite Gemstone and Swarovski Crystal 18 inch Necklace Blue Swarovski crystals match the blue flashes in the labradorite beads.Gray Swarovski crystal beads match the gray labradorite #L240 Labradorite and Swarovski 18 inch Necklace $47	Handmade Labradorite and Swarovski 17 inch Necklace Tiny sparkling labradorite with gray and blue sapphire color Swarovski crystal beads. #L238 Labradorite and Swarovski 17 inch Necklace $45

Swarovski Blue and Gray Earrings Matches labradorite necklaces #L238 and L240 also available as clip on earrings #5059 Swarovski Sapphire and Black Diamond Earrings $17

Labradorite and Citrine Gemstone Necklace Labradorite drops hang from a citrine and labradorite rondelle necklace. The drops flash yellow as well as blue. Unique jewelry that can be worn with many colors of clothes. #356 Labradorite and Citrine Necklace $49.50

Handmade Labradorite Earrings Small gray rondelles with blue flashes of color match the labradorite necklaces. #5162 Labradorite Rondelle Earrings $17

Labradorite is a feldspar mineral. The schiller effect is a play of iridescent colors. It is caused by the scattering of light from thin layers of a second feldspar that developed inside the crystal when it was forming. Labradorite was supposed to slow the aging process and heal mental confusion.
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Calcite Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:24 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Calcite Necklaces
Did you know that some of the objects in King Tut"s tomb were probably carved from calcite. The Egyptians called it alabaster.
Pineapple Calcite Gemstone Necklace Tip: For a different look, wear the clasp at the side instead of the back.The color of this gemstone is a soft light golden yellow and can be worn with almost any style or color. #126 Pineapple Yellow Calcite Necklace $49

Yellow Calcite Gemstone Earrings Matches necklace #126 #5018 Pineapple Calcite Earrings $16

Yellow Calcite Chip and Gold Jade Gemstone Necklace one of a kind, similar available Color varies from very pale yellow to dark golden yellow. Can be worn with almost any color clothes. #163 Yellow Calcite Chip Necklace $42.50

Yellow Calcite Gemstone Earrings Matches yellow calcite necklaces also available as clip on earrings #5037 Yellow Calcite Earrings $15

Calcite is a very common soft gemstone found in almost every country. It exists in almost all colors.Various trade names have been given to different colors. A transparent type, known as optical calcite, gives a double image of any object seen through it.
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Goldstone Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:23 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Goldstone Necklaces
Did you know that goldstone is man made.
Blue Goldstone and Silver Necklace Color: dark blue with silver sparkle This dark blue can be worn with most light colors and for many occasions to add a little sparkle. This goldstone jewelry would be perfect with a silver color top. #174 Blue Goldstone Necklace $45

Blue Goldstone Chandelier Earrings Sterling silver, blue goldstone beads Matches necklace #174 #5043 Blue Goldstone Chandelier Earrings $21	Blue Goldstone Drop Earrings Simple bead earrings that drop from a silver post #5189 Blue Goldstone Earrings$14

Gold Twisted Tube and Goldstone Necklace The goldstones are the traditional brown color with gold specks. #G184 Gold Bead and Goldstone Necklace $45.50

Goldstone and Gold Bead Earrings Goldstone beads, small gold filled beads Matches necklace #G184 #5050 Goldstone and Gold Earrings $15

Goldstone is made by adding copper to heated glass. When the glass cools, the copper makes tiny clusters that sparkle. Blue goldstone uses blue glass and a different metal.
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Fossil Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:22 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Fossil Necklaces
Did you know that this fossil was formed from skeletons of tiny sea creatures.
Natural Fossil Mix and Match Set Directions and suggestions for using this set are on the Mix and Match Sets Info page. The word natural refers to the color. Fossil is a natural gemstone that can be dyed.
These natural fossils are included on this gemstone page because some of the strands contain gemstones.You can find other natural beads on the Wood Jewelry page.	Natural Fossil Necklace This basic off white necklace can be worn with any color. #NF158 Natural Fossil Necklace with S clasp $39.50

Natural Fossil Earrings Matches the natural fossil mix and match set also available as clip on earrings #NF5038 Natural Fossil Earrings $15

Natural Fossil and Multicolor Fossil Necklace Colors: natural off white, hot pink, medium light blue, navy blue, dark purple, medium purple. Very bright colors would be a focal point with neutral color clothes. #NF160 Multicolor Fossil Necklace $40.00	Natural Fossil and Kambaba Jasper Gemstone Necklace one of a kind Color of Kambaba Jasper is mottled dark grayish green and black. Use with fossil jewelry #NF158 basic necklace. #NF159 Fossil and Kambaba Jasper Necklace $42.50

Natural Fossil and Pink Carved Barrel Necklace one of a kind These are very large beads. Use for a focal point. I like it on black or gray. Using the clasp in front, you can also hang the #167 matching pendant. #NF168 Fossil and Carved Barrel Necklace $48	Pink Coin Pendant Size: 33mm diameter, about 1 3/8 inch Color: shades of pink with darker veins #167 Pink Coin Pendant $6.25

Natural Fossil and Rhyolite Necklace Patterns of swirls in light and dark olive green with touches of gray, gold and orange. Great with earth tone clothes. Designed as part of the Fossil Set. #NF199 Fossil and Rhyolite Necklace $43.50

Rhyolite Pendant Size: 1 1/2 inches long Each pendant has different patterns. Designed to dangle from #NF199 necklace. #NF200 Rhyolite Pendant $7.75	Rhyolite and Fossil Earrings Matches necklace #NF199 also available as clip on earrings #5071 Ryolite and Fossil Earrings $16


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Opalite Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:21 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Opalite Necklaces
Did you know that opalite is sometimes called opaline?
Opalite Necklace Set One of a kind. Similar available. This is a man made stone. We include it with our genuine gemstone collection because of its pretty luminous color. These opalite necklaces vary from almost white, to light blue, to light lavender blue, with flashes of yellow. The color depends on what is behind the necklace.Tip: Try wearing these beads with a low neckline yellow top. [Refer to Mix and Match sets for directions and suggestions.]
Basic Opalite Necklace This blue is not aqua. It tends more toward lavender, like a periwinkle blue. I like it with bluish purple clothes. #OP136 Basic Opalite Necklace with S hook $43	Longer Opalite Necklace #OP137 Longer Opalite Necklace $43.50

Opalite Earrings One of a kind. Similar available Matches the opalite necklace set #OP136 and #OP137. also available as clip on earrings #OP5009 Opalite Rectangle Earrings $15
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Fluorite Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:20 pm · Filed under Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry, HandmadeBeadedJewelry.org

Fluorite Necklaces
Did you know that a blue fluorite gem weighing 3965 carats came from Illinois.
Multi Color Fluorite and Lampwork Glass Necklace Transparent fluorite beads in cool shades of green, purple and blue. The lamp glass repeats the colors. Nice with navy, purple or pure green clothes. #393 Fluorite and Lamp Glass Necklace $42
Ancient Egyptians and Chinese used fluorite for carving. In modern times it has had many industrial uses including making steel, hydrofluoric acid, high octane fuels, opalescent glass, enamelware, microscopes, teflon pans, and fluoridation of water.
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