Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #1-625-9011/s Faceted Crow Beads 6 x 4mm (2.5mm hole) : Garnet (25pcs)1 #20-111-329 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Gold-Lustered African Sunset (Tube)8 #49-950-20-6 JBB Findings Antiqued Brass Plated Oval Tag Charm with Loop (Each)1 #61-723-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.018", 30' Spool - Gold Satin (30 foot)1 #41-256-02-4 Beadalon Gold Plated Crimp Tube, "Size 2" (Pack)1 #39-648 14kt Gold-Filled Lobster Clasp, 10m …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-150-9 30x22mm Gunmetal Filigree, Harvest (12 Pieces) 1 #21-464-893 4mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead - Fluorite AA - Color Banded (strand) 1 #20-226-911 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Pewter Color (Tube) 1 #47-900-22 Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 22ga, Round, 32.8' (Each) 1 #34-061-12 TierraCast Black-Anodized Niobium French Hook Earring Wires (pair) Tools 1 #69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry …

This olivine variety is composed of magnesium iron silicate. Peridot (pronounced PEAR-ih-doh or PEAR-ih-dot) is created under great temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth, and sometimes is extruded in basaltic lavas. Its yellow-green color is mainly dependent on the amount of ferrous iron present. The traditional birthstone of August, peridot's name origin is uncertain, but several theories exist. Some attribute it to the French peritot, meaning "unclear" (probably due to the inclusion …

Carnelian is an A-grade agate. What a lot of people call "true carnelian" is the fiery red/orange color, and in theory, carnelian is naturally that color. However, most of that fiery red/orange "true" carnelian is heat-treated in secret before it reaches the gemstone-cutting factory. This apparently has been a secret for thousands of years; each part of the world thought everyone else's carnelian was naturally red, but they were heating theirs, too. When held against the light, the color-treated …

Discover the Story Behind Each Bead!From geology to metaphysics, this gemstone guide gives insight into the origins and uses of many gemstones that are used as beads. Most entries include:  • Origin of the stone's name  • "Also known as" (aka) names  • Chemical composition  • Where it is found  • Details about industry practices, enhancements, & synthetics  • Metaphysical properties  • History and fun trivia facts  • Care recommendationsA   Agate& …