The 4 groups of organic gemstones are Amber, Coral, Jet and Pearl. Organic gemstones are known for their beauty but are fragile.
Marcasites are black or grey in color. They are stunning to the eye yet they also can possess a casual appeal. You can dress them up or down. It gives off a lively antique look that you and your friends will love.
Bali Beads are hand-crafted in Bali, Indonesia. Each bead is made one by one, they are not cast. They are 92.5% sterling silver, and since each bead is hand-crafted weight may vary slightly.
Pearl is a favorite gem for weddings. It has been a favorite for people of many cultures. Legend has it that pearls were created when dew drops filled with moonlight fell into the ocean and were swallowed by the oysters. Meaning of fresh water pearls--Enables one to accept love. See the good parts of oneself so you can love yourself and others. Wear pearl jewelry for love.
Turquoise is the birthstone of December and signifies sucess.
Czech glass beads are imported from Czech Republic. These beads are machine faceted, then polished by glazing inside a red-hotoven. This gives them beautiful glistening colors with a "softer" look and a smoother feel. These are less expensive than Swarovski crystals.
Swarovski crystals are made in Austria and considred to be one of the finest products of their kind in the world. Unlike Czech glass these are machine polished and are higher in cost than Czech glass.
