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Once upon a time long ago, when the days and nights were filled with battles between earthly men and the mythical gods they worshipped, a great Eskimo warrior of the Inuit people gazed upon the beautiful Aurora Borealis and coveted it for himself. This warrior took hold

Heishi vs. Rondelle Introduction Heishi beads and rondelle shaped beads have similar appearances when looked at side by side, but their histories couldn’t be more different! While both have a flat look to them, rondelles have a smoother cut and...

Challenges of Consistency: Dakota Stones 8-Inch Strand Line   I’m sure we are all tired of hearing about supply chain issues, but they have been especially challenging in the Gemstone industry mainly as it relates to rough supply. Making pretty...

What is Cubic Zirconia?   Introduction to Synthetic Gemstones Synthetic, man-made, lab grown: it all means the essentially the same thing, but that doesn’t have to deter you from purchasing stones that are not naturally formed. Almost always, synthetic gemstones...

Purple and Black Gemstones & Fluorite Lore     Another Introduction to Stones and Color When picking out stones to wear as jewelry, keep in your home, or any other situation or environment, color is very important to consider. Gemstone...

From Aquamarine to Sapphire: The Most Beautiful Blue Stones   Introduction to Stones and Color Gemstones, crystals, rocks, and stones are all different - all with varying colors, sizes, textures, and shapes. Stones are often and commonly categorized by stone...

Stone Bead Hole Sizes Introduction to Bead Hole Sizes More than ever we've been receiving questions about the size of our stone bead holes. As more and more stringing materials are being made and used in jewelry designs, the more...

The Origin of Aquamarine Aquamarine is truly a breathtaking gemstone. It has an interesting history and even more interesting lore behind it. Aquamarine is the Latin word for “seawater”, which directly correlates to how the stone was used as well...

Gemstones and Spring/Summer 2023 Pantone Colors This week we are focusing on Pantone’s Spring/Summer 2023 shade collection. This year’s shades range from “chaos to quiet” as said on Pantone’s website. These shades embrace confidence, boldness, and new beginnings, which is...