Unusual Beaded Gemstone Jewelry

Unusual Gemstone Jewelry

June 29, 2009 @ 7:34 pm · Filed under Unusual Beaded Gemstone Jewelry

Unique Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry

When you wear this unique gemstone jewelry, your friends
will ask what it is.
Scroll down to see all the handcrafted beaded jewelry in this category.

Use these links to find a specific gemstone:

Shadow Stone Jewelry
Peace Stone Jewelry
Dumortierite Jewelry
Pietersite Jewelry
Hypersthene Jewelry
Hemimorphite Jewelry
Unakite Jewelry
Spectrolite Jewelry
Muscovite Jewelry
Sugilite Jewelry
Lepidolite Jewelry
Serpentine Jewelry
Prehnite Jewelry
Opal Jewelry
Sodalite Jewelry
Amazonite Jewelry
Chalcedony Jewelry
Iolite Jewelry

The unique jewelry in this category includes gemstones
you may not recognize.Others may be known by different trade names. The
color or shape may be unusual. Even if you are a gemstone expert, you
may see something different.

Many necklaces or earrings are one of a kind. All of our jewelry is handmade
by us. None is imported or purchased from a jewelry supplier. The beads
come from many different sources.

Want more choices? Look at the other beaded gemstone jewelry categories:

Gemstone Jewelry
Semi Precious Gemstone Jewelry
Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry

Click on a small photo to see a larger picture and additional information.
Because gemstones are not identical, colors and patterns may be slightly different from the photo.

Shadow Stone Necklaces
Do you know what this gemstone really is?
Shadow Stone Gemstone Necklace Flat ovals and squares of dark grayish green with a chatoyancy similar to tiger eye.. Square shaped sterling silver beads. Truly a unique piece of gemstone jewelry. #333 Shadow Stone Necklace $59.75

Shadow Stone Earrings Dark green gemstone earrings match necklace #333 #5149 Shadow StoneEarrings$15.75

No one seems to know what this gemstone is, not even the seller. It has been given the trade name shadow stone. It looks like a green version of hypersthene with a nice inner luster. Perhaps a green cats eye quartz.
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Dumortierite Necklaces
Did you know that dumortierite has been polished and carved into decorative objects.
Dumortierite and Blue Aventurine Necklace Color: medium to dark grayish blue The sodalite pendant #166 matches this necklace. #170 Dumortierite and Aventurine Necklace with S clasp $40.75	Sodalite Pendant Size: 30mm x 20mm flat oval, about 1 1/4" long Color: dark blue Matches #170 necklace #166 Sodalite Pendant $6.25
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Hemimorphite Necklaces
Did you know that hemimorphite is a mineral that was once called calamine. Temperature change can give it an electrical charge.
Hemimorphite Gemstone Necklace The aqua and white color of the hemimorphite is complemented by darker Swarovski crystals and white shell rondelles. Gold spacers give an elegant look to this stunning gemstone necklace.Great for summer, but looks good in any season. #288 Hemimorphite Necklace $50

Handmade Hemimorphite Earrings The hemimorphite coin shape beads match necklace #288. #5123 Hemimorphite Earrings $16

Beads are often mottled blue and white, but hemimorphite can be white, light yellow, and light green. The name calamine was shared with another gemstone, smithsonite, until the second half of the 18th century when it was named hemimorphite. It is an importanrt source of zinc, containing up to 50.4 per cent.
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Hypersthene Necklaces
Did you know that the weathered variety of hypersthene is bronzite.
Hypersthene and Moonstone Necklace The color and sheen of the hypersthene is impossible to describe accurately and even harder to photograph. It is a very dark brownish black with a lighter play of color that is similar to a cat’s eye but flashes across the whole top of the stone. Small rainbow moonstones act as spacers and add little blue flashes. Wear it with any color, a unique substitute for black jewelry. #382 Hypersthene and MoonstoneNecklace $49

Rainbow Moonstone Earrings White coin moonstones flash blue and match any necklace with white or rainbow moonstones. #5191 White Moonstone Earrings $15.50

Hypersthene is an unusual gemstone which contains iron and magnesium. It is a dark variety of enstatite and is sometimes known by that name or as labrador hornblende. It is supposed to enhance self esteem.
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Peace Stone Necklaces
Did you know that peace stone is also called peace jade.
Peace Stone with Green Mountain Jade and Amethyst Necklace Sage green and gray with occasional touches of lavender are in the peace stone beads. Dark green mountain jade and pale lavender amethyst beads echo the colors. Large beads. #254 Peace Stone Beaded Necklace $42

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

Peace stone is actually a better name for this gemstone than peace jade, because it is not jade. It is a mixture of green serpentine, lavendar stichtite and white quartz. It comes from China. It is believed to bring tranquility and peace.
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Spectrolite Necklaces
Did you know that spectrolite is the national gemstone of Finland.
Spectrolite Mix and Match Necklace Set Can be combined as a long gemstone necklace or as a 2 strand necklace. The necklaces are designed using 2 spectrolite bead shapes. Notice that the center beads in each necklace are different. Gives an interesting look when combined.
Handcrafted Sprectrolite Gemstone Necklace Dark blue beads that flash a lighter blue.The center beads in this necklace are rice shape. An unusual necklace to wear anywhere. #328 Spectrolite Necklace – rice center $46.50	Handmade Sprectrolite Necklace The center beads in this necklace are round. Sterling silver teardrop shape beads divide the spectrolite shapes. Longer necklace than #328. #329 Spectrolite Necklace – round center $45.50

Spectrolite Earrings Round dark blue beads drop from a silver post. Match spectrolite necklaces. #5136 Spectrolite Drop Earrings $15.50	Sterling Silver with Spectrolite Gemstone Earrings Matches necklace #249 #5058 Silver and Spectrolite Earrings $19.50

Spectrolite is the name given to high quality labradorite that comes from Finland. It is usually dark blue. Its schiller (play of color) has a greater range of colors than labradorite.
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Sugilite Necklaces
Did you know that sugilite is considered a modern gemstone because it was discovered in 1944. Many gemstones have been used for thousands of years.
Sugilite and Dark Amethyst Necklace Gold spacers accent the gold in the sugilite. Combined with dark amethyst creates a regal look. #1013 Sugilite and Dark Amethyst Necklace $57

Flower Sugilite Necklace with Pendant Light amethyst accents make a soft look. One of a kind #1017 Sugilite and Amethyst Necklace with Pendant $54

Dark Purple Sugilite and Light Amethyst Gemstone Necklace Lavender amethyst beads act as spacers between nice quality purple sugilite ovals and squares. This very dark necklace is a nice contrast for light color clothes. #346 Purple Sugilite and Amethyst Necklace $55

Dark Purple Sugilite and Amethyst Earrings Dark and light purple beaded earrings that match necklace $346 #5155 Purple Sugilite and Amethyst Earrings $16

Large Orchid Sugilite Necklace This sugilite has beautiful patterns and many shades of bright magenta with gray and white. A stunning piece of sugilite jewelry that is sure to attract attention. #348 Bright Magenta Sugilite Necklace $49

Magenta Sugilite Earrings Gorgeous purples that match necklace 348. #5158 Orchid Sugilite Drop Earrings $16

Dark purple is considered the best quality of sugilite. Magenta is also a beautiful color and can have inclusions of brown, pink, and white. Colors are detemined by the amount of iron, manganese, or aluminum contained.
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Sodalite Necklaces
Did you know that sodalite crystals are rare, but have been found on Mount Vesuvius in Italy.
Handmade Sodalite and Swarovski Crystal Necklace Faceted sodalite gemstones with matching dark blue Swarovski crystal. A unique navy blue piece of jewelry that can be worn for any occasion with many colors. #336 Faceted Sodalite Necklace $52

Faceted Sodalite and Silver Necklace Dark blue faceted sodalite and Swarovski dark blue crystal decorate a silver necklace. Light weight and easy to wear. #337 Silver with Swarovski and Sodalite Necklace $40.50

Faceted Sodalite Earrings The dark blue sodalite and silver tubes match necklaces #336 and #337. #5159 Faceted Sodalite Earrings $16

Sodalite Necklace with Large Bali Silver Beads Medium to dark blue sodalite gemstone beads with 3 sizes of intricate handmade silver beads directly from Bali. The sodalite pendant #166 can be attached to the necklace S hook when worn in front. #237 Sodalite and Bali Silver Necklace $50

Bali Silver and Sodalite Earrings Matches necklace #237 also available as clip on earrings #5070 Bali Silver and Sodalite earrings $18

Sodalite and Lemon Jade Necklace Dark blue and a slightly greenish yellow contrast with white mountain jade. Earrings match the lemon jade. #292 Sodalite and Lemon Jade Necklace $46

Lemon Jade Earrings Matches necklace #292 #5095 Lemon Jade Earrings $12.50



Sodalite is usually opaque. Sometimes it contains white veins of calcite. It can be confused with lapis lazuli, which actually often contains some sodalite.
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Prehnite Necklaces
Did you know that prehnite has been marketed using the name cape emerald.
Handmade Beaded Prehnite and Green Pearl Necklace Large yellow green prehnite teardrop shaped beads. Light olive green pearls with gold spacers. A unique gemstone and pearl necklace. #251 Prehnite and Pearl Necklace $44

Green Pearl Earrings These are celery color green dyed pearls that match the pearls in necklace #251 #5139Green Pearl Earrings $15

Prehnite was named for Hendrick Vohn Prehn in 1789. Before that time gemstone names were usually descriptive. Some were in ancient languages. Many were named for a geographical location.
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Lepidolite Necklaces
Did you know that a variety of lepidolite is used to make glass and enamels
Pink Lepidolite and Natural Fossil Mix and Match Set Pink lepidolite is dusty pink with white matrix that creates off white patterns in some of the beads. Large lepidolite beads combined with natural off white fossil beads. If you like extra large beaded necklaces, combine the two in this set.for a 2 strand or an extra long necklace. Look at the Mix and Match directions.
Pink Lepidolite and Natural fossil Necklace Nice combination of pink and cream color large oval and round beads. Looks great with dark color clothes. #NF256 Pink Lepidolite Oval Bead Necklace $42

Pink Lepidolite Large Donut Pendant Designed for the pink lepidolite necklaces, but can be worn with any that have an S hook clasp. #NF259 Pink Lepidolite Donut $6.50	Pink Lepidolite and White Fossil Chandelier Earrings Matches mix and match necklaces #NF256 and #NF257 also available as clip on earrings #5067 Pink Lepidolite Chandelier Earrings $25

Pink Lepidolite Large Gemstone Beaded Necklace Big pink beads contrast with smaller off white fossil beads.For a different look, pair it with Nateral Fossil necklace #NF158 #NF257 Pink Lepidolite Necklace With Squares $42.50

Pink Lepidolite Large Pendant Use this detachable pendant with either pink lepidolite necklace. I also like it with black onyx, natural gray onyx, or natural fossil. #NF258 Pink Lepidolite Pendant $6.75	Natural Fossil Earrings Matches the natural fossil mix and match set also available as clip on earrings #NF5038 Natural Fossil Earrings $15

Lepidolite is a source of lithium, a very soft, light weight metal. It is used for electro-optical ceramics.
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Muscovite Necklaces
Did you know that a colorless variety of muscovite, called isinglass, has been used in Russia for window panes.
Handmade Muscovite and Pearl Necklace The large muscovite beads are a rosy brownish rust with sparkling metallic specks. They are complimented by dark rusty pink freshwater pearls. The clasp is a fancy sterling silver hook and eye. A large unique beaded necklace. #239 Muscovite and Pearl Necklace $55

Handmade Muscovite Earrings Matches necklace #239 #5076 Muscovite Earrings $18

A single crystal of muscovite was once mined in India measuring 10 feet in diameter and 16 feet long. The colored varieties used for beads are not as common as the colorless.
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Chalcedony Necklaces
Did you know that natural chalcedony is colorless, white, or gray.
Chalcedony and Amethyst Gemstone Necklace Stunning light violet blue chalcedony faceted teardrops dangle from a necklace of little faceted amethyst rondelles.Wear it with any shade of purple or periwinkle blue. This chalcedony looks light blue in daylight, but at night it looks lavendar under incandescent light. #331 Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace $49

Faceted Amethyst Rondelle Earrings Nice quality little amethyst rondelles match necklace #331. #5144 Amethyst Rondelle Earrings $17

Chalcedony and Apatite Necklace Light aqua blue faceted chalcedony teardrops hang from an apatite necklace.Wear it with teal, aqua, or neutral colors. #435 Apatite and Chalcedony Necklace $43

Chalcedony is a variety of quartz. It is a group of gemstones that occur in various colors depending on inclusions of trace elements or other minerals. The different colored varieties have their own names, including chrysoprase, carnelian, sard, onyx, bloodstone, jasper, and agate.The beads sold as chalcedony are a natural variety that has been artificially colored, often a light blue.
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Amazonite Necklaces
Did you know that amazonite was named for the Amazon River in South America.
Amazonite and Smoky Quartz Necklace The small amazonite beads vary in color from nearly colorless to aqua.Two strands are interspersed with dark brown smoky quartz cubes. Twist the necklace before closing the clasp for a different look. #332 Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Necklace $52

Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Earrings Unique earrings that match necklace #332 #5145 Smoky Quartz and Amazonite Earrings $17

Handcrafted Amazonite and Swarovski Necklace The faceted amazonite is a beautiful aqua. Three aqua colors of Swarovski crystal act as large spacers. A stunning necklace that can be worn for any occasion. #390 Swarovski Crystal and Amazonite Necklace $53

Swarovski Indicolite Earrings Use these earrings with necklace #390 #5175 Swarovski Indicolite Earrings $13.50

Amazonite is an aqua blue color. Depending on where it is mined, it can contain more green.The gemstones originally from Russia are a darker greenish color with white inclusions. It has been named Russian Amazonite. The first stones from South America called Amazon stone were probably jade.
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Iolite Necklaces
Did you know that iolite has been called water sapphire because of its blue color..
Dark Iolite and Sterling Silver Necklace Length 17 1/2 inches This dark iolite is almost navy blue. A good alternative for black #SS205 Sterling silver and Dark Iolite Necklace $45

Iolite and White Pearl Necklace Length 19inches Bright light blue shade of iolite. Combine it with the tanzanite and citrine with pearl necklaces. Wear it with any pure blue. #TP1003 Pearl and Iolite Necklace $52.50

Iolite is a blue variety of cordierite. It is found in northern Myanmar by panning gravel. Colors range from light gray blue to deep blue.
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Pietersite Necklaces
Did you know that pietersite is a variety of tiger eye.
Long Pietersite Necklace Predominate browns with muted shades of green, gold, blue, gray, red, and cream. Wear it with most colors. One of a kind #1031 Long Pietersite Necklace $73.25

Pietersite is a relatively new gemstone, found in1962. It consists of tiger eye type material in fibrous bands.
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Serpentine Necklaces
Did you know that serpentine is often called new jade.
Serpentine and Olive Jade Gemstone Necklace The olive green jade is darker and more opaque than the serpentine. The serpentine gemstones are a very intense lime green color. Add a bright focal point to dark or neutral clothes. #162 Serpentine and Olive Jade Necklace $41

Serpentine Chandelier Earrings Matches necklace #162 #5034 Serpentine Chandelier Earrings $22

Handmade Beaded Black Onyx and Serpentine Necklace Large lime green ovals are focal points in a strand of plain lime green and mottled lime and green nuggets. Black onyx beads add contrast. Serpentine is also called new jade. #B260 Black Onyx and Serpentine Necklace $45

Basic Black Onyx Earrings Matches the basic black onyx necklace #B112 and B260 also available as clip on earrings #5007 Basic Black Onyx Earrings $15

There are many pretty varieties of serpentine, most are green. Some resemble jade and have been given trade names such as olive jade, lemon jade, soochow jade, as well as new jade.This practice is deceiving and unnecessary. .Serpentine should have its own identity.
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Unakite Necklaces
Did you know that unakite was discovered in South Carolina
Handmade Beaded Unakite and Jasper Necklace Olive green and pink unakite is complimented by the pink and gray coins of spice jasper.Works well with clothes of rust, lime green or pink hues. #197 Unakite and Jasper Necklace $46.75

Unakite Gemstone Earrings Matches necklace #197 also available as clip on earrings #5077 Unakite Earrings $16

Unakite is supposed to balance a person mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It is a relatively new gemstone.
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Opal Necklaces
Did you know that most opal beads are the common opal variety.
Green Opal and Lamp Glass Necklace A pure green, not lime. A pink flower in the lamp glass bead. #312 Green Opal and Lamp Glass Necklace $38.50

Pastel Opal Necklace Soft blue, green and pink make this necklace perfect for spring and summer clothes. #310 Pastel Opal Necklace $40

Green Opal Earrings Matches necklace #312 #5113 Green Opal Earrings $14

Pink Opal and Purple Mother of Pearl Necklace Reddish purple shark teeth shaped beads hang on a pink opal twisted tube necklace.This dyed purple mother of pearl is also called shell. The beads can be rotated to make the teeth point in different directions.A unique eye catching necklace #321 Pink Opal and Purple Shell Necklace $39.50

Purple Shell Bracelet The purple beads in this bracelet are the same color as the purple in necklace #321. Since it has the same clasp, it can be used to extend the length of the necklace. #2015 Purple Mother of Pearl Bracelet $21

Pink Opal Earrings The pink opal twisted beads match #321 necklace. #5128 Pink Opal Earrings $15.50

Precious opal is seldom made into beads because drilling wastes too much valuable material. Mexican fire opal sometimes can be found. Common opal, also called potch opal, is an opaque variety which is available in a wide array of colors and is less expensive. It is often dyed.
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