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Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #88-400-003-5 58x50mm Pewter Connector, Large U-Shape Link - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each) 1 #21-883-052 Natural Agate Gemstone Beads, Round, 3mm (strand) 1 #46-454-21 Artistic Wire Tarnish Resistant Silver Plated Jewelry Wire, 24ga, 45ft (Each) 1 #61-100-19-87 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.010", 100ft - Bright Steel (Spool) 1 #26-150-32-1 White Plated Metal Beads, Faceted, 3.2mm (100 Pieces) 1 #21-897-052 Natural Agate Gemstone …

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-413-49-87 Beadalon Beading Wire, 49 Strand, 0.013", 30ft - Bright Steel (Spool)1 #21-000-043-79 Black Stone Beads, 8x12mm Puffed Oval (strand)1 #21-898-734 Black and White Fired Agate Gemstone Beads, 8mm Faceted Round (strand)1 #20-111-711 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Nickel (Tube)3 #44-049-19 Sterling Silver Twisty Bar Jewelry Connector, 2 Loop (Each)1 #39-555-01-SF 1/10, Silver-Filled Toggle Clasp, Round, 12mm (Each)1 #41- …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-158-9 27x39mm Gunmetal Filigree, Butterfly Wing (12 Pieces)1 #02-419-BKDS4 PRESTIGE 2419 4mm Square Spike Flatback Black Diamond Shimmer (6 Pieces)1 #46-406-12 Artistic Wire Copper Jewelry Wire, 26ga, 90ft - Black (Each)1 #21-896-271 Black / Fuchsia Fired Agate Gemstone Beads, 6mm Faceted Round (strand)1 #20-115-49 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 15, 1.5mm, Opaque Jet (Tube)1 #20-928-0010 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Black (Tube)1 #61-720-1 …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-888-954 Crazy Lace Calcite 8mm Round Gemstone Beads, Olive (strand)1 #61-813-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.015", 30' Spool - Gold Satin (30 foot)1 #37-167-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (ounce)1 #39-190-14-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Toggle Clasp, Cast, 15mm (gross)1 #37-065-22 Copper Head Pin, 1.5", Thin (hundred)1 #41-256-22-4 Beadalon Groovy Size 2 Crimp Tubes - Gold Color Brass (Pack)Tools Cutting/Nipping …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-886-716 Matte Natural Druzy Agate Round Gemstone Beads, 6mm (strand)1 #A3RZ-H02J Dakota Stones Labradorite 8mm Large-Hole Round Bead Strand2 #61-0102-7 Griffin Bead Cord 100% Silk - Size 7 (0.75mm) Light Pink3 #44-046-84 Sterling Silver Charm, Tiny Spiral (Each)1 #A9F4-0KGW Sterling Silver Closed Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (10 Pieces)1 #39-145-10-3 10mm Lobster Clasp - Silver Plated (12 Pieces)Tools Beading AwlScissorsGS Hypo CementDes …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #1-625-9011/s Faceted Crow Beads 6 x 4mm (2.5mm hole) : Garnet (25pcs)1 #20-111-329 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Gold-Lustered African Sunset (Tube)8 #49-950-20-6 JBB Findings Antiqued Brass Plated Oval Tag Charm with Loop (Each)1 #61-723-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.018", 30' Spool - Gold Satin (30 foot)1 #41-256-02-4 Beadalon Gold Plated Crimp Tube, "Size 2" (Pack)1 #39-648 14kt Gold-Filled Lobster Clasp, 10m …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-150-9 30x22mm Gunmetal Filigree, Harvest (12 Pieces) 1 #21-464-893 4mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead - Fluorite AA - Color Banded (strand) 1 #20-226-911 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Pewter Color (Tube) 1 #47-900-22 Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 22ga, Round, 32.8' (Each) 1 #34-061-12 TierraCast Black-Anodized Niobium French Hook Earring Wires (pair) Tools 1 #69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry …

This olivine variety is composed of magnesium iron silicate. Peridot (pronounced PEAR-ih-doh or PEAR-ih-dot) is created under great temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth, and sometimes is extruded in basaltic lavas. Its yellow-green color is mainly dependent on the amount of ferrous iron present. The traditional birthstone of August, peridot's name origin is uncertain, but several theories exist. Some attribute it to the French peritot, meaning "unclear" (probably due to the inclusion …

Carnelian is an A-grade agate. What a lot of people call "true carnelian" is the fiery red/orange color, and in theory, carnelian is naturally that color. However, most of that fiery red/orange "true" carnelian is heat-treated in secret before it reaches the gemstone-cutting factory. This apparently has been a secret for thousands of years; each part of the world thought everyone else's carnelian was naturally red, but they were heating theirs, too. When held against the light, the color-treated …

Discover the Story Behind Each Bead!From geology to metaphysics, this gemstone guide gives insight into the origins and uses of many gemstones that are used as beads. Most entries include:  • Origin of the stone's name  • "Also known as" (aka) names  • Chemical composition  • Where it is found  • Details about industry practices, enhancements, & synthetics  • Metaphysical properties  • History and fun trivia facts  • Care recommendationsA   Agate& …