Stones can be carved into any shape, although many are cut to similar facets as natural gems. Furthermore, these faceted beads can be made oval, square, rhombus, rondelle, and other forms, apart from round.  Differing shapes add interest to your design. Many are obvious like heart or leaf - but others, like briolette or rhombus, are not so well know.  Familiarize yourself to the standard shapes; it will improve your jewellery making.  Remember, beads are three-dimensional: so round or oval can also be flat or puff.  Pillow can be rectangle or square, and nugget can be almost any shape not uniform, sometimes called freeform.

Price is per two of these long beautiful beads. Ideal as a pendant or focal bead. Each measures...
Price is for 2 beads. Each beads measures 31mm x 10mm and buttom drilled. Note: Actual  colour is...
Price is per 16 1/2-inch string of Genuine Chinese coral, dyed red but colour fixed. Each teardrop measures...
Price is for 8 beads. Each bead measures  16mm x 10mm all top drilled ready to thread. Hole...
Price is per 9-inch string of about 50 teardrops - each measures 12mm x 5mm, top-drilled. Magical Aurora...
Garnet is for creativity. Price is per 14-inch strand of these beautiful beads with each teardrop measuring 6mm...
Price is for 8 beads. Each bead measures  16mm x 10mm all top drilled ready to thread. Choose...
Price is per bead, measuring 54mm x 35mm x 10mm thick. Reconstituted turquoise. What is turquoise?Turquoise is a...
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