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Handmade gemstone jewelry - bead shapes - a primer - flat beads

Handmade crazy lace agate and red jasper necklace
 

Handmade red tiger eye earrings

September 8, 2010

Handmade Gemstone Jewelry - bead shapes - a primer - nuggets and chips

Faceted sugilite nuggetswith gaspeite
Turquoise nuggets with othergemstones
 
Nugget shaped bead gemstones are among my favorites, probably because they're close to their natural state.
July 14, 2010

Handmade gemstone jewelry - bead shapes - a primer - rondelles and barrel shapes

Turquoise necklace with flower sugilite and gaspeite rondelles
 
Rondelle is another basic gemstone bead shape. Basically a rondelle is saucer shaped. Rondelles can be flat or plump (the rondelles above are plump), faceted or unfaceted.
June 3, 2010

Handmade gemstone jewelry - bead shapes - a primer - round beads

As you know, gemstone beads come in a wide variety of shapes. These shapes add to the beauty and interest of the gemstones and help the designer create unique jewelry.

May 24, 2010

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