Gemstones are described by gemologists using technical specifications. First, what is it made of, or its chemical composition. Diamonds for example are made of carbon (C), rubies of aluminium oxide (Al2O3). Next, many gems are crystals which are classified by crystal system such as cubic or trigonal or monoclinic. Another term used is habit, the form the gem is usually found in, for example diamonds which have a cubic crystal system are often found as octahedrons.
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Gifts - Offering sterling silver interchangeable rings, earrings, pendants, and custom beaded necklaces.
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Gifts - Jade pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings.
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95 Prayers - Heirloom quality Baha'i prayer beads.
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Alfamber - Offers amber jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, pendants. Also provides souvenirs and pictures.
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B. Cole Beads - Unique semi-precious jewelry.
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Barbara Barnett's Hooker Earrings - Pierceless and pierced earrings adorned with beads, pearls and stones.
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Bead Basket - Personalized handbeaded semi-precious stone bracelets and holiday jewelry.
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Beadgarden.com - Beaded jewelry designs and gifts for all occasions.
Beadzbiz.com - Jewelry made of glass, stone, sterling silver and beads.
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Beth's Jewels - Swarovski crystal, bali, feng shui, and glass beads custom keepsake jewelry including bracelets, necklaces, and sterling silver charms. Birthstones, personalized name, greek, or sorority letters available.
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Blessed Beads - Offering handmade beaded jewelry items.
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Bonnin Designs - Custom made beaded jewelry and accessories plus home decor items.
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Britstonia Jewellery - Gemstone jewelry hand-made by a British healer.
C'est Chloe - Handmade contemporary artisan gemstone jewelry with a delicate hint of flair.
Canyon Road Art - Beaded jewelry with astrological charms.
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Caradèle - Offers a range of bead jewelry collections. Based in France.
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Cocopah Bead Store - Bead kits are the speciality of Cocopah in Sedona, Arizona's oldest bead store.
CrownJewels - Bead jewelry made with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, and precious metals. Necklaces, earrings, and watches.
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Crystals Gemstones Jewelry Store - Offers gift items including birthstones, bracelets, pendants, and religious jewelry.
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Dancing Frog Jewelry - Specialize in Chinese calligraphy and other ancient symbols etched on dichroic glass.
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Danelle Christie.com - Manufacturer and designer of fine 14k and 18k white or yellow gold jewelry with gemstones.
Diana Kane Inc. - Hand made bead and gemstone jewelry with 24kt gold vermeil and sterling silver.
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Diva Bead Creations - Specializing in handcrafted beaded jewelry and accessories such as amulet pouches, wire jewelry and waxed linen macrame necklaces and watches.
DragonflyJewels - Features a range of bead based jewelry including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and wine glass charms. Rosaries
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Essence of a Goddess - Bead jewelry inspired by a goddess. Gem-stones with healing powers crafted into elegant jewelry.
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Fadwa Designer Jewelry - Offering necklaces and earrings using semi-precious stones and exotic handmade beads from around the world.
Far East Jade - Handcrafted jade bracelet, Feng Shui charm, unique jade beads, and Oriental good luck gifts.
FEM Jewelry - Native American and modern bead jewelry made with Venetian beads, lampwork beads, Czech glass beads and semi-precious stones.
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Frausto Fabrications Jewelry - Semi-precious stones and silver jewelry, such as bolo ties, necklaces, earrings and pins.
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Gem Creations of Maine - Specializing in tanzanite and tourmaline.
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Gemini Jewelry - Designer jewelry containing unusual antique pieces and rare gemstones from around the world.
Giralte Gems and Beads - Offering a collection of unique beads, gems and jewelry supplies.
Hageman Jewelry, Inc. - A family oriented jewelry business offering rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants with assorted gemstones.
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Handcraftedjewelry.tv - Offers precious and semi-precious stone jewelry.
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Harmony Scott Jewelry Design - Handmade jewelry in silver, 18kt gold, gemstone beads, and freshwater pearls with Victorian and contemporary influences.
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Heidi J. Hale Designs - Designs using fine gauge sterling silver wire, Greek leather and semi-precious gemstones.
High Desert Creations - Offers wearable art and jewelry in the Western tradition.
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Imagine Beads and Jewelry - Necklaces, watches, earrings using millifiore style beads.
Ipdip.com - Contemporary designed necklaces, earrings, pendants and bracelets using Raku ceramic beads, semi-precious gemstones, dichroic glass and Mexican silver.
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Jade and Gifts - All natural non-treated and undyed jade jewelry in pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings.
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Jade Bangles - Sells jade bangles, bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants and cabochons.
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Jade Shop - Offers jade jewelry incorporating 14k and 18k gold and semiprecious stones.
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Jadewish.com - Specializes in semi-precious stone jewelry, including amber, jade, and pearls.
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JewelryPros.com - Offering jewelry made of gemstone beads, pearls, Swarovski crystal, vintage and new.
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Jewels by LuCindy - Handcrafted one of a kind jewelry by a southwestern artist.
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Joyce Renee Jewelry - Features original, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewelry made of genuine gemstones, gemstone beads, and precious metals.
Korukivihiomo Kiurunen - Features gallery of Finnish spectrolite jewelry for sale.
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La Bonne Vie, Inc. - Each design is a combination of vintage beads, contemporary glass, gemstones and pearls.
Lapis Lazuli World - Handcrafted lapis lazuli and sterling silver jewelry.
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LaserGem - Tourmalike jewelry in gold or silver settings. Tourmalike is a man-made stone that resembles tourmaline, but changes color in different lights.
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Lucky Gemstones - Gemstone bead and pearl jewelry, and descriptions of gemstones.
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Luminosity Collection - Featuring Swarovski crystal and bead earrings.
Marilyn Berg Imports - Wholesaler, importer and retailer specializing in unusual natural beads. Round, faceted, rondells, crystal and natural.
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Mineralminers.com - Direct link to the mines and lapidary shops for sterling silver and 14k gold jewelry items.
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Moonshadow Creations - Intricately woven semiprecious stone beaded heirloom quality jewelry, and craft kits for children and adults with natural fiber materials.
Mysticool Jewelry - Includes necklaces, earrings, and bracelets made with semi-precious beads, silver, yin-yang, celestial designs.
Natalie Hilleman Designs - Mother's bracelets in silver and gold, as well as necklaces and bracelets with semi-precious stones, pearls, crystal art glass and precious metals.
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Nervenkitt Design - Featuring stylish semi-precious stone accessories hand-made from sterling silver and 14k to 22k filled gold.
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New England Gemstone Supply - Presents custom and limited production jewelry, plus unset faceted gemstones. Jewelry terms are described, and gem treatments discussed.
Ondine Glassworks - Handmade glass beads, bracelets, earrings and pendants in a wide range of designs and colors.
Oriental Jade Jewelry - Offering imported Burmese and Chinese jade in lavender, green, and yellow.
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Petersen Beadwear - Unique, custom-made jewelry, made with Japanese seed beads, semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls and other treasures.
Power Fashion - Power bracelets, stick-on body and hair jewelry.
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Power-Beads.Com - Offering bracelets and necklaces made with semi-precious stones, and elastic cord. Description of each stone.
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Precious Gems - Offers gemstones, fine ladies and men's jewelry, diamonds, natural stone rings, necklaces and beads.
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Prosperity Creations - Custom made beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets, eyeglass leashes, and wire wrapped gemstones.
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necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets, eyeglass leashes, and wire wrapped gemstones. ]
Red Rose Designs - Offering jewelry art made with sterling silver and venetian trade beads, glass beads, and antique trade beads.
Sacred Gems - Healing gemstone jewelry, gemstone determinations, engagement rings and Malas prayer beads.
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Sandy's Beads - Lampworked glass bead and sterling silver bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Also offering custom pieces and furnace glass jewelry.
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Semiprecious.com - Sells semiprecious stone jewelry items, including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
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Starborn Creations - Offering meteorite, amber, moldavite, larimar and combination jewelry. Wholesale available.
Summer Skies Jewelry - Offering dichroic glass pendants and bead sets.
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Sun Jewelry Designs - Offering mother's bracelets, watches and sterling silver sets.
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Sweet Creek Creations - Gold and silver jewelry with opals, gems and rubies.
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The Bead Addict - Beaded jewelry using semi-precious stones, lampwork, and glass beads with sterling silver and gold-filled findings.
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The Glass Place - Offers a variety of beads and finished jewelry.
The Jewelweaver - Offering retail beads and findings such as Bali silver, semi-precious bead strands, and wood and bone beads.
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The Kat's Pajamas - Beaded jewelry using Bali silver, Czech and Austrian leaded crystals, gemstones and charms.
Thunder Ridge Gallery - Original hand-crafted jewelry made from gems, pearls, and cut glass, with 14K gold-filled or sterling silver findings.
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Tiger Eye Jewelry - Custom hand-crafted jewelry made with semi-precious beads, and freshwater cultured pearls.
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TManBeads - Selection of hand strung beaded turquoise, Bali bead, hematite, coral, cateye, tigereye, and pearl necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
Too Charming - Beaded jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, keychains, and watches.
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Treasurific - Genuine ruby and sapphire bead necklaces and rings. Pearl necklaces, bracelets, and jewelry boxes.
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VABeadery - Offering beaded options for both men and women in Austrian crystal, Czechoslovakian glass, and semi-precious styles.
VJ of Scottsdale - Arizona gallery offering sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, antique and collectable bead jewelry, artifacts and wedding accessories.
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