Gemstone Beads for Jewelry Making: 4 Free Gemstone Jewelry Making Projects Plus Bonus Guide to Using Gemstones

Gemstones have been prized by humans for hundreds of years. Besides their natural beauty, natural gemstones are prized for their "mystic" powers. Each has a unique meaning and will help bring anything from wealth to health, and good luck to empowerment to the wearer. Even if you treasure gemstones more for their beauty than meaning, there is truly a healing, inspiring "power" of gemstones. Just sit down with a new strand of semi-precious stones or gemstone beads in your favorite color and shape, and create your own unique piece of gemstone jewelry. By the time you've finished the piece; you've relaxed and inspired your creativity.

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If you love using precious and semi-precious stones in your jewelry designs, this lovely collection of four gemstone jewelry designs plus bonus guide to using gemstones is a must-have. Each of these gemstone necklaces come with a color photo and intuitive instructions! How fun will it be when you can proudly tell those admiring your newest creation: "I made it myself"! Along with this FREE eBook of gemstone jewelry projects, you'll also receive a free membership to our Beading Daily community. Your membership provides you access to our free projects library, our beading community blogs, and our daily email newsletter with all sorts of tips, tricks, and more free projects!

Whether you are just starting out using precious or semi-precious stones or are already a pro, you're sure to enjoy this collection of four gemstone necklaces plus four bonus articles on using gemstones.

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Article #1

"Dyed or Natural Gemstones? How to Tell the Difference?" by Jean Campbell

At one point or another, each of us was just a beginner, working with lab created or natural gemstone beads for the very first time. In this article, expert Jean Campbell shares her story to discovering how not all gemstone beads for jewelry making are made the same. She explains in detail how to decipher the dyed vs. natural gemstones lingo to be sure you are ordering exactly what you expect. Also included is a handy reference guide to the American Gem Trade Association enhancement codes, so you can buy enhanced or natural gemstones with confidence.

Article #2

"Healing Beads: The Special Meanings of Gemstones" by Jean Campbell

Looking for natural gemstone beads with special meaning? Jean found herself wanting to make a special piece of gemstone jewelry as a thank you for a special person in her life. When she sat down to create the pin, she found herself reflecting on everything this person had done for her, and how each stone put into the piece had special meaning. Discover the significance behind a handful of popular gemstones, so the next time you want to create a gift you can put your own special meaning into the design.

Article #3

"The Magic of Stones: 5 Tips on Today's Affordable Semi-precious Stones" by Marlene Blessing

There are plenty of high end lab created and natural gemstone beads available, but fitting your bead buying into your budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Stone merchants are on the frontline of the gemstones business, and can help you find the best deals in the marketplace. In this article, Marlene shares some of her gemstone bead-buying expertise, and makes suggestions on what types of stones to select and how to save money.

Article #4

"Summer's Sexiest Stones" by Danielle Fox

Semi-precious gemstone beads have never been so hot! In this article, Stringing editor Danielle Fox gathered five industry experts to give their two cents on the best beads of the summer. Join Jeff Elvin, president of Dakota stones, for his favorite metallic natural gemstone beads pick. Then, take a journey with Jaime Hogsett, educational coordinator for Soft Flex Company, as she reveals her summer selection. Carter Seibels Singh, co-owner of Bead Trust, goes minty green with her refreshing summer-time gemstone beads pick. Sarah Diamond, partner in Beadaholique, picked these gemstones after witnessing all the oohs and aahs they got when a shipment arrived at the office. These are such universal stones that you can use them in nearly every design from small accents to gemstone pendants. Expert Alison Sly, creative director of Lima Beads, goes nearly purple in the face with her warm-weather, cool-colored gemstone beads pick. What attracted each artist to these gemstone beads for jewelry making and what would they pair them with? Download this free gemstone beads collection to find out!

Gemstone Necklaces: Design #1

Net Full of Gems by Linda Richmond

This easy netted choker is made by first working the body of the collar, then decreases at the end. It's easy to create entirely different looks, from a long elegant robe of gemstones, to a choker that hugs your neck. This design leaves so much room for personalization, that no two pieces will be exactly alike. All you need are a few strands of small gem chips, delicas in a complimentary color, and the sky's the limit!

Gemstone Necklaces: Design #2

Sari Sunrise by Michelle Mach

This sweet 3-strand necklace is a perfect design for year-round wearability, and it won't break the bank! Michelle suggests that you spend the bulk of your money on special gemstone pendants, like the porcelain one she uses, and use the reminder on a smaller clasp and less expensive gemstone beads. This design is sure to become a staple part or your wardrobe! Download this free collection to create and personalize this budget-friendly gemstone bead necklace.

Gemstone Necklaces: Design #3

Mile Marker 219 by Annie Hartman Bakken

This adventurous necklace was created for a special Aunt, to celebrate the location of their family farm in North Dakota. The design is simple, and easy to follow, but the results look anything but simplistic. Make your own mark with natural, dyed, precious, or semi-precious gemstone beads and create your own stunning gemstone bead necklace design.

Gemstone Necklaces: Design #4

Stone Soup by Tina Koyama

We all have the stash of leftover beads and occasionally the bead soup that just isn't worth sorting. This gemstone bead necklace is perfect for using up those bits from your stash. Inspired from a Beadwork Creates cover project, this design uses a donut as a main focal point works up in vertical peyote stitch.

While there are plenty of high-end gemstone beads available, using precious or semi-precious gemstone beads doesn't have to break the bank. There are plenty of low-cost gemstones available through merchants and at shows, shops and online. Join Marlene Blessing as she shares some of her expertise in buying gemstone beads, and how to look for precious and semi-precious stones that will save you money. Since not all gemstones are made alike (some are dyed, bleached, or otherwise enhanced) Jean Campbell provides a handy reference guide to the abbreviations you will see on strands of gemstone beads.

Looking to make a special piece of gemstone jewelry as a gift? Check out Jean Campbell's article on the special meaning of gemstones. Then, get this summer's hottest look with gemstone jewelry suggestions from five industry experts, covering everything from why they love it, what to use with it, and the costs.

Now that you have your gemstone pendants and gemstone beads you are ready to begin creating gemstone jewelry. In this collection we give you four gemstone necklaces to make, with plenty of opportunity to customize to fit your unique style. Get all four designs plus the four bonus articles on using gemstones in your gemstone jewelry when you download your free eBook today!

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For many jewelry artists and beaders, precious and semi-precious stones hold a special fascination and mystery that just cannot be explained. These mystic features draw each of us to gemstones of all shapes and colors, and inspire artists to capture the mystery in their designs. Start your own personal gemstone collection with the expert tips, suggestions and projects in this free eBook.

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