Why Hubei Turquoise Matters When people think of Turquoise, the conversation often centers on the American Southwest or Iran. Chinese Turquoise—particularly material from Hubei Province—receives far less attention, despite being one of the most historically significant and productive Turquoise regions...
Pearls have a reputation for being classic and refined. But for jewelry makers, pearls are also wonderfully practical materials. They can be drilled, dyed, strung, knotted, paired with bold gemstones, or used as subtle texture in modern designs. Understanding how...
Plated Gemstones: Beauty Enhanced Gemstones are striking on their own, oftentimes their color and shine are generally perfect just the way they are. Depending on the stone, people are shocked at how bold and saturated colors can be even right...
The Big Three / Cardinal Gemstones Spotlight on Ruby Rubies are one of the rarest and most expensive gems in the world and they are sometimes called the “Gem King." It is also one of the four Cardinal Gems, including...
Pearls have captivated humans for centuries! Unlike other gemstones that are mined from the earth, pearls are born from the sea, giving them a unique place in the gemstone world. Their organic elegance makes them one of the most sought-after...
Stones have played a role in the unseen battle between light and dark for centuries. Across cultures and across time, people have believed that certain stones possess unique energies capable of repelling malevolent spirits, protecting the soul, and restoring spiritual...
At Dakota Stones, we love when form meets function — and that’s exactly what large hole gemstone beads bring to the jewelry-making table. These beads aren’t just bigger versions of our standard strands. Their expanded drill holes open up whole...
Introduction Bicone-shaped gemstone beads have become a favorite in the world of jewelry design, celebrated for their consistency, their balanced symmetry, and their brilliant light reflection. The bicone shape—essentially two identical cones joined at their bases—has its origins in geometry,...
A Guide to Dakota Stones' Cuts We have always been interested in unique stone cuts and ways to bring them to the market at affordable prices. Below is a guide to many of our popular stone cuts and some insight...
