Gemstone beads for jewellery making

Gemstone prices and value are determined by their size, weight, color, luster, cut, clarity, translucency, refractive index, dispersion, cleavage, fracture, unusual optical phenomena and rarity. Precious stones, compared to other natural stones, are characterized by high hardness, which is determined on the basis of the approximate Mohs scale, according to which the stones are assigned a value from 0 to 10. The higher the value of hardness, the greater the durability of the stone and the higher price associated with it. Harder stones are more desirable by jewelers, because there is a lower risk of damage in the process of stone setting. The most precious stones usually have a value above 7 on the Mohs scale, but this is not the most important feature. In addition to hardness, the most expensive gemstones are characterized by a unique color – consisting of their tone, shade and saturation, high transparency and luster, which is obtained by cutting technique. The method of cutting is selected in such a way, as to bring out the beauty and the best features of the stone. They are often polished multi faceted, creating symmetrical windows – called facets, over the entire surface of the stone, in order to expose its colorful optical effects, shine, and to eliminate various types of blemishes and defects, such as cracks, as well as inclusions of other minerals.

It is worth to be aware that precious stones due to their rarity, have their cheaper reconstructions created in laboratories. Synthetic stones show almost identical physical and chemical features to those naturally created, but the advantage of natural stones is their uniqueness, most often visible in the other minerals trapped inside the rock. Thanks to these ingrowths, the precious stone proves its natural origin and authenticity, because each of them is one of a kind. Diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald are considered the rarest, most beautiful, durable and most expensive gemstones, which is why they have become our choice, and we added them to our offer. The GAVBARI gemstones are in the form of beads with a diameter of 3 mm and 6 mm. They have a hole, that is used to string onto jewelry cords, wires, pins or other jewelry threads, in order to create phenomenal masterpieces with stones. In the jewelry industry, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, due to their high value, are usually combined with precious metals, most often gold and silver, so we also encourage you to familiarize yourself with our wide offer of silver findings and gold findings. The jewelry supplies offered by us will allow you to easily and quickly make jewelry that will enchant with its beauty and gain a new meaning.

Currently, emeralds are mined mainly in Colombia, Brazil and Zambia, but the largest and most valuable specimens come from Colombia, which are distinguished by an intense and juicy dark green color. It is worth to know, that the uniqueness of emeralds is primarily evidenced by the type and degree of inclusions, i.e. minor imperfections, as well as their unique color. The greater the transparency of the stone and the richness of the color, the higher the value of the stone. Some specimens with high transparency and unique color can be more expensive than diamonds. Obviously, the price of a stone is also influenced by its size. The green emeralds in our offer come from Colombia. They have a high value of 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs hardness scale and are characterized by a glassy luster – obtained by using faceted cut. We offer stones in the form of beads with a diameter of 3 mm and 6 mm with a hole, so they can be easily strung onto various types of jewelry cords – to make bracelets, as well as onto silver pins or jewelry wires – to make necklaces and earrings. Beads are popular in making elastic bracelets consisting of stones, silver balls and other decorative spacers. Our emeralds are characterized by a subdued and balanced colors, thanks to which, they match perfectly with silver, gold, other stones, and even very fashionable pearls. Jewelry making supplies in the form of silver and gold chains, spacers, jewelry clasps, pins or chain extensions, will perfectly highlight the beauty of these stones. It is also worth trying gold-plating, rose gold-plating or rhodium-plating to further diversify your collections. Emeralds are recommended for people under the sign of: Aries, Leo, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Scorpio.

Ruby, along with its brother sapphire, after diamond and moissanite, is one of the hardest gemstones – with a value of 9 on the Mohs scale. Rubies in our offer are mined in Ceylon, and polished in India – the country with the greatest experience in the processing of precious stones. They have the form of faceted beads with a hole, 6 mm and 3 mm in diameter, so you can create phenomenal beaded bracelets. Stones from our offer are also the perfect choice to design sophisticated ruby earrings on silver chains, beaded necklaces and necklaces with pendants. The red ruby harmonizes beautifully with silver, gold-plated silver and rose gold-plated elements. Jewelry with ruby is a perfect gift for those born in July, that’s why it is also called July birthstone. It is also a popular choice as a wedding anniversary gift, most often on the 15th or 40th. Rubies are recommended for people under the sign of Aries.

 The most valued sapphires are mined in Sri Lanka and Burma, but they are also found in Australia, North America, South America and Europe. The most popular is deep blue sapphire stone, but it can also be found in other shades, from light blue, through gray, brown, green, purple, yellow-orange, orange-red, purple, navy blue to black. Natural sapphires often occur in nature as black crystals, and their wonderful colors are brought out in the process of heating the rock and cleaning its surfaces. Sapphire gems, like rubies, show the phenomenon of pleochroism and luminescence in UV light, and the most valuable are those with high transparency and intense color – associated with the depth of the ocean. In the jewelry world, the star sapphire is also highly valued, which is distinguished by the asterism effect, i.e. a six- or twelve-ray star visible on the surface of the stone, which is formed by tiny streaks and radiating outgrowths of other minerals trapped inside the stone.

The sapphires we offer, are mined in Burma, and polished in India – in the country with the longest tradition of processing precious stones. These blue stones are in the form of faceted beads with a hole, with a diameter of 6 mm and 3 mm, making them an excellent material for bracelets with decorative jewelry findings, silver chain necklaces and earrings. Due to their shade, these stones should be combined with silver, because in this duet, they can bring out the most beautiful of a woman’s beauty. Jewelry with sapphire is a perfect gift idea for people born in September, that’s why this natural sapphire is also called September birthstone. Sapphires are recommended to people from the sign of: Aries, Taurus, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius.

Another inspiration worth attention, is the combination of sapphires with pearls, that have dominated the jewelry trends of recent seasons. To make a bracelet or necklace, it is enough to get a ready-made pearls string for bracelets, or pearls for necklaces, and connect them with stones strung onto a jewelry string. The sapphire bracelet shown in photo five is not elastic, so we recommend finishing it with decorative and recently very fashionable massive jewelry clasps. They have additional rings that let you attach other decorations. In our case, they are gemstones, strung onto head pins and attached to the silver clasp. To make the bracelet even more attractive, between the stones, we have inserted silver balls in a style of diamond beads, which apart from visual role, also act as separators. Gemstone bracelets are a frequent choice of jewelry makers, because by mixing different types, sizes and colors of stones, as well as decorating and finishing them with silver or gold-plated elements, they can create unique designs with no limits. And for fans of more shimmering details, we recommend crystal bicone beads.