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We love gemstone beads for their natural beauty, lovely variations, weight, and feel. Gemstones have been used as jewelry by humans for centuries and over time, different cultures have assigned various meanings, healing attributes, and metaphysical properties to these semi-precious stones....

The Mohs scale of mineral hardness characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material. It was created in 1812 by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs and is the most...

See both modern and traditional birthstones, as well as the corresponding color recommendation for PRESTIGE crystals. Find beads and pendants made from the natural gemstone (consider premium selections from Dakota Stones), or look for other beads, pendants, and components with matching color names....

Create jewelry and beading projects for wedding anniversary gifts by using these traditional stones and materials associated with each year of marriage. For our entire selection, browse our Gemstone Beads or Gemstone Pendants collections including premium selections from Dakota Stones....