Tutorials

Gemstone of the Month: CavansiteLast up in our most recent series of noteworthy gemstones at Bead World is Cavansite. Cavansite is an uncommon, small gemstone. It is often found in a matrix with other gemstones, typically white stilbite. Between its size, rarity, and a Mohs hardness of 3-4, cavansite is almost impossible to cut into gemstones on its own. At Bead World, we have a few stunning pendants that feature cavansite though (like the ones shown above). Cavansite is a beautiful blue to gree …

Modern Gemstone Bracelet TutorialIt is a beautiful combination of gemstone beads and sleek spacer beads, giving our gemstone stringing bracelet a modern, minimalist design..You will need:8mm Round Gemstones, Color A (approximately 18) - Pictured is our matte tiger eye beads8mm Round Gemstones, Color B (5) - Pictured is our matte black onyx beads7mm Nugget Spacers (2)4mm Hex Spacers (2)3mm Faceted Nuggets (2)12x7mm Trigger Clasp (1)6mm 21gauge Closed Jump Ring (1)2x2mm Crimps (2)4mm Cri …