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...
When you look at a finished gemstone bead, you see a glimmer of color, shape, and polish—but behind that beauty is the precise and complex craft of lapidary. At Dakota Stones, we work with artisans and manufacturers from around the world...
Learn about Chocolate Moonstone! Chocolate Moonstone is a unique and beautiful variety of moonstone that exhibits a rich, warm brown to mocha hue. Here are some interesting facts about this highly sought after stone: It is a rare, naturally occurring...
Learn about Hematite! Hematite has the same chemical make-up as common rust (although it looks much more beautiful) which is why its original color is rusty red! The distinct pearly grey sheen only comes from polishing the stone and removing the red color...
FLOWER AGATE SPOTLIGHT Flower Agate is another one of those gemstones that, even though it is very new in the gem world, it is instantly recognizable because of its unique appearance. Here are some interesting facts about this captivating stone....
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHELLS Spiny Oyster and Lion’s Paw shells are both stunning and used in jewelry and decorative arts, but they are quite different in terms of appearance, origin, and use. Dakota Stones took a deeper dive into what...
DID YOU KNOW? Red Jasper is a stunning gemstone known for its rich, earthy red tones and deep, grounding energy. Red Jasper is composed of silicon dioxide along with iron oxide, which gives it its distinctive red hue. The stone...
The Difference in Facets Introduction Here at Dakota Stones, we offer multiple facets in most of our stone types to give you a variety of looks in your designs. We pride ourselves on offering faceting with precision, quality, and...
