Semi-Precious Stone Beads

Semi-precious stone beads make affordable jewelry that you can wear both around the house and out on the town. Though they are not as valuable as diamonds, they look beautiful and add grace and class to any attire.

Used since ancient times, these semi-precious stone beads often have certain metaphysical and healing powers associated with them. It is thought that the wearing of certain stones will provide good fortune and protection against illness and wrongdoing.

There are a wide variety of semi-precious stone beads in a rainbow of colors. A few favorite semi-precious stones include aquamarine, moonstone, onyx, and turquoise. Though professionals traditionally mine for these gems, modern technology allows scientists to grow them in laboratories.

These stones also serve as birthstones and can make a variety of jewelry items like bracelets, pendants, cuff links, brooches, and cameos. Semi-precious stone beads are also used to make inlay work for dresses and fancy items.