Learn all the ways you can create gorgeous jewelry with gemstones ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company®

Learn all the ways you can create gorgeous jewelry with gemstones

Share:

Shop Gemstones › From ancient civilizations to the runways of today, gemstones are truly a timeless treasure. These beauties add color, special effects, textures, metaphysical interest and a bit of history to jewelry. Use these projects, ideas, and resources to add the glory of gemstones to your designs.

Minerals, Rocks, Gemstones, Crystals - What's the Difference?

Are gemstones crystals or minerals? Are all rocks gemstones? Don't let the different terms trip you up--we have an easy introduction to nature's hard stuff. Read Article ›

Bracelet with Black Onyx Gemstone Beads and Antique Silver-Plated White Brass Beads

Design Idea ME2Q Black gemstones appeal to everyone, especially in a simple unisex bracelet like this. The contrast of the highly polished and matte waves on the black onyx beads adds a sense of flow and calm that draws you in. View Design Idea ›

The Fun of Gemstone Inclusions

What you think is a flaw at first may be a valuable part of a gemstone. Learn about asterism, chatoyancy and more so you don't dismiss the natural beauty these stones are known for. Read Article ›

Earrings with Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Beads

Design Idea KA11 Lapis lazuli has been beloved through history for its beauty and power. In this 5-step project, you'll wrap lapis along elegant ear wires for a modern touch from a timeless stone. View Project ›

Designing Gemstone Engagement Rings: Economize and Personalize with Alternatives to Diamonds

Diamonds are considered the traditional stone for an engagement ring, but there are many alternatives. We'll tell you how gemstones with vibrant colors, interesting features, or special meaning can be used to create a truly personal ring for the couple. Read Article ›

A Little Piece of Home

Design Idea NF28 Honor your roots with a wire outline of your state and top it off with the official state gemstone. Make one for all 50 states and you'll have happy customers everywhere! View Design Idea ›

Interspersing Promo beads into Your Regular Designs

Promo beads come in 10-strand packages of popular gemstones, like sodalite, rhodonite and more. Learn how these commercial-grade beads will keep your wallet and creativity happy. Read Article ›

Bracelet with Leopardskin Jasper Gemstone Beads, Preciosa Beads and Cubic Zirconia Charm

Design Idea NA2S Graduated leopardskin jasper beads and gleaming gold accents will be a hit among gemstone lovers and fashionistas. You'll string one in no time with this easy step-by-step project. View Project ›

Shop All Gemstones ›

Shop Slide Lock Clasps ›

Secure jewelry in style with slide-lock clasps that are easy to open and close with self-latching inside locks. These clasps can hold multiple strands of chain, cord, beading wire and thread. Shop our wide selection of metal finishes for all your jewelry-making projects.

What our customers are saying: "Received my package today.. All I can say is I am doing the happy dance.. Thanks a mill."             - Bonnie We'd love to hear from you, too! Share your comments with us