Gemstone Beads
Gemstone Meaning: The difference between natural, synthetic, and simulated gemstones
Natural: As their name suggests, natural gemstones are those that occur in nature. Since natural gemstones are often far from perfect when it comes to colour or clarity, these features are often enhanced by using heat, chemicals, irradiation, or laser treatment.
Synthetic: Contrary to what many people think, synthetic gemstone does not mean fake. Synthetic or reconstructed gemstones are created in a labratory under high pressure by using the same compounds that make up natural gemstones. They are identical to their natural counterparts in terms of chemical composition and physical properties.
Simulated: Simulated gemstones are made of glass or resin and resemble the appearance of a natural gemstone but do not have the same chemical and physical properties.
PLEASE NOTE: Natural gemstone or semi precious stone come from minerals. Due to the naturality, the stones may have tiny flaws. Meanwhile, cutting or polishing also makes every piece of gemstone vary in colour and size, so the quantity of the beads may be slightly different in the same length bead strand, especially when they are produced in different batches.
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Obsidian Snowflake (Natural) Bead Chips 36" Strand105 In StockProduct SKU: 3730 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Snowflake Obsidian Size: 5-8mm (0.3mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 36 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads...
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Peridot (Natural) Bead Chips 36" Strand41 In StockProduct SKU: 4269 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Grade A Peridot Size: 3-5mm (1mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 36 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads...
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Quartz Crystal (Natural) Bead Chips 36" Strand100 In StockProduct SKU: 3742 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Quartz Crystal Size: 5-8mm (0.3mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 36 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads...
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Quartz Rose (Natural) Bead Chips 36" Strand39 In StockProduct SKU: 3764 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Rose Quartz Size: 5-8mm (0.3mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 36 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads that...
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Quartz Strawberry (Natural) Bead Chips 31" Strand60 In StockProduct SKU: 17384 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Strawberry Quartz Size: 5-8mm (1mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 31.5 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads...
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Sodalite (Natural) Bead Chips 35" Strand66 In StockProduct SKU: 12812 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Sodalite Size: 5-8mm (0.4mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 35 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads that...
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Sunstone (Natural Peach) Bead Chips 32" Strand57 In StockProduct SKU: 4099 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Peach Sunstone Size: 5-8mm (1mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 32 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads...
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Tiger Eye (Natural) Bead Chips 31" Strand76 In StockProduct SKU: 4277 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Tiger Eye Size: 5-8mm (0.3mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 31 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads...
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Tourmaline Mix (Natural) Bead Chips 16" Strand8 In StockProduct SKU: 18579 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Tourmaline Mix Size: 5-7mm (0.8mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 16 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads...
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Turquoise Arizona (Synthetic) Bead Chips 36" Strand113 In StockProduct SKU: 3755 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Turquoise, dyed (synthetic howlite) Size: 5-8mm (0.3mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 36 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into...
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Turquoise Howlite (Natural/Dyed) Bead Chips 34" Strand100 In StockProduct SKU: 3757 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Howlite, dyed Size: 5-10 x 5-14mm (1mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 34 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned...
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Turquoise Multicolour (Synthetic) Bead Chips 33" Strand492 In StockProduct SKU: 17387 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Turquoise, dyed (synthetic) Crystalline Aggregate Size: 5-8mm (1mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 33 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned...
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Unakite (Natural) Bead Chips 36" Strand37 In StockProduct SKU: 4262 3730 4269 3742 3764 17384 12812 4099 4277 18579 3755 3757 17387 4262Gemstone Beads Style: Natural Unakite Size: 5-8mm (0.3mm hole) Qty/Pkg: 36 inch strand Description: These gemstone bead chips are the perfect way to add natural beauty to any of your designs. Cut and polished from natural minerals, our gemstones are fashioned into beads that...
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