Recently Coco Chanel was photographed by Man Ray wearing the Maltese Cross cuffs made for her by Duke Fulco di Verdura. Also accessorising the diva were layered strings of beads.

Roundelle beads – A shape of gemstone. Its round, flat and can be made from a variety of materials.

Tourmaline is a stone that is available in a range of colors much wider than any other gemstone. Therefore tourmaline beads are available in a lot of colors, qualities and shapes. Tourmaline beads are affordable and used widely in jewelry.

Kate Middleton got engaged with a beautiful blue sapphire ring. Did you know that you could incorporate this beautiful stone into your life with blue sapphire beads, cut stones or even cabochons? We take a look at these royal blue gems.

A comprehensive article on everything you need to know about gemstone beads.  Colors, sizes, types and where to get them- read on to know all this and more!

Gemstone jewelry-just the name evinces visions of sparkling gems replete with color and unbeatable luster. However there is a plethora of choices out there to choose from. How does one decide which gemstone jewelry is ideal for you? Find this and more such insightful information in the article below.

Just as rubies from across the globe occur in various shades of red so also they are cut in a dazzling array of shapes and styles. Ruby beads are faceted, smooth, cut as roundels or tubes. There are also ruby carvings and briolettes. In this article we will examine all the different types of fashioning for this versatile gemstone and also impart advice on what quality parameters to look for while purchasing these gems.

There are several blue gems available in the market. So how do you decide which one to buy? You may want to choose a gem according to your birth date, budget or you may just fancy a particular gem for its color. In this article we will explore different blue gems like blue sapphire, blue topaz, aquamarine and tanzanite among many others.

What makes a Burma ruby so special? What is it that sets the gem apart from rubies mined elsewhere in the world? Its the color- pure and simple and the fact that the region (Burma) has been mined for centuries and in these centuries have changed little in the way of the methods used for mining these stones. This story will lead you into the stone tract of the Mogok and Mong Hsu districts of upper Burma and explain the fascination of the- Burma Ruby.

Rubies have been used in fine jewelry since ancient times. Rajas and royalty have adorned themselves with spectacular cabochons and cut stones evidence of which can be witnessed even now in the Crown jewels of many states. However you do not have to belong to royalty or peerage to own these beautiful gems. These stones can be bought by anyone who fancies these red beauties at retail or online. This article takes a look at all there is to know about the king of gemstones. And gives some tips as to how you can add these gems to your jewelry collection.

Beacab Gems Inc. (New York, USA) launches its new website beacab.com for the gem and jewelry industry catering to designers, retailers, and jewelry enthusiasts across the world giving access to a large inventory in diamond, precious, and semi-precious gemstone beads, briolettes, carvings, drops, drums and various other shapes at unbeatable prices.