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.

Think aquamarine and your mind is filled with images of the tranquil blue green ocean. This gemstone occurs in all shades of the soothing aqua blue and can be worn in the form of aquamarine beads for those who love it.

Emerald beads are an elegant component that can be used to create classy and hi-end jewelry for aficionados and jewellers alike. Following are basic guidelines on purchase and care of emerald beads.

Ruby beads are coming with various cut, shape and sizes i.e. roundel, smooth, tumbled, oval, large, faceted, Carved, Drop, Pear etc... Faceted is one the famous cut.

The world’s most beautiful emeralds are said to be Columbian emeralds. Since large stones of good quality may prove to be rather expensive for the layman, emerald beads are a smart option for those who wish to add this verdant gem to their jewelry collection. In this article we will look at the different kinds of emerald beads, their fashioning, sizes and use.