Tourmaline: The Rainbow Gemstone
Tourmaline is a form of silicate and grows in a trigonal crystal system, producing prismatic shapes with terminations of multiple facets. These crystals are often vertically ridged (or striated). Quartz …
All About Unakite
Unakite is a form of granite that is made up of pink feldspar, green epidote, and clear quartz. It is usually found as a mottled pink and green stone, and …
A Guide to Malas
Mala beads can be stunning pieces of jewelry, usually in the form of necklaces and bracelets, but their meaning and usage has developed and adapted over time. More recently they …
Gemstone Geography: Russia
Gemstones are found in a whole host of places all around the world, some found in caves and some in the ground. Different places have their own native crystals – …
The Most Popular Gemstones for Bridal Jewelry
Every bride wants to look their absolute best on their wedding day and this almost always includes jewelry and accessories. The jewelry a bride chooses can add color to their …
7 Best Types of Wood for Jewelry Making
Wood beads come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes and styles. When used in jewelry-making, wood beads provide a warm and organic feel to any piece. They are …
What Carrier Beads Are and How to Use Them [Free Peyote Templates]
You may have heard the term carrier bead being thrown around in the crafting world and wondered what they were. Well, we’re here to tell you and give you some …
Interesting Facts about Aventurine
Aventurine is a form of microcrystalline quartz which has a multitude of sparkling flecks throughout it, making it very beautiful. It is named aventurine after the Italian ‘aventurine glass’ which …
Types of Beading Needles and How to Use Them
Beading can be a very fiddly craft and using needles is the only option when it comes to smaller beads such as seed beads. If you have ever tried threading …
Everything About Dzi Agate
The history of mysterious dZi Let’s start with the pronunciation. Dzi is said as though the ‘d’ is silent – “zee” but was more traditionally known as gZi in years …
Interesting Facts About Moonstone
Moonstone is a magical stone, you just have to look at it to know that there’s a lot more going on than just minerals. Moonstone jewelry is mesmerisingly beautiful, especially …
All About Tiger’s Eye
Tiger’s eye is a variety of quartz that is well known for its silky luster and beautiful striations. It has inclusions of iron and quartz, which give the stone its …
How to Travel with Your Beads and Charms
Summer is in full swing, which means traveling to the beach, camping, and going on vacation is here. When I travel, I love an activity to do in transport or …
10 Common Gemstones and What They Symbolize
1. Lapis Lazuli It is a beautiful blue stone that has been prized throughout history. The rich celestial shade of Lapis Lazuli remains a symbol of deep honor and royalty. …
All About African Turquoise
Although African Turquoise is called Turquoise, it is actually not turquoise in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a form of jasper that is mined in Africa, and is often …
