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Art Beads and Birthstones

May 5, 2011

Personalize gifts and custom orders by using birthstones and art beads that match.  Birthstones can get a little pricey, use just a few as accents or substitute crystal or glass beads in the same hues.

January: Garnet
Cindy Gimbrone Heart Headpins
Garnet beads from GemmeTresor
February: Amethyst
Lavender lampwork beads from LavenderBeads
Amethyst beads from LoveofJewelry
March: Aquamarine
Classic Bead’s Ceramic White Daisy Pendant
Aquamarine beads from GemtoneBeads
April: Diamond
Saskia Owl Pendant in Silver from Hint
Herkimer diamond beads from KawaiiBeads

May: Emerald
Kylie Parry’s Ceramic Garden Focal Pendant
Emerald beads from DesertFireSupplies
June: Pearl
Lampwork Egg Bead from StarCatcher
Pearls from PottyMouthGems

July: Ruby
Ceramic Fleur de Lis Pendant from ClayDesignsByGlee
Ruby beads from OllieandJo
August: Peridot
Marsha Neal’s Ceramic Flower Pendant
Peridot beads from JewelsforGrace

September: Sapphire
Humblebeads’ Midnight Willow Leaf Pendant
Sapphire beads from LuxBeads
October: Opal
Lampwork Beads by KreationsbyKarenK
Opal beads from WholesalerofBeads
November: Citrine
Chinook Jewelry’s Ceramic Pendant
Citrine beads from AliveGems
December: Topaz
Polymer Clay Bird Pendant from Floridity
Topaz beads from OddlyEnchantingGems
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18 Comment

  1. somethingunique
    May 5, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Some great inspiration!! thanks Heather ttfn L:)

  2. TesoriTrovati
    May 5, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    That is so totally awesome. You inspire me. 😉
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

  3. hint
    May 5, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    Love these pairings! That daisy is stunning and the lavender lampwork amazes me. Thank you so much for featuring my Saskia owl from Hint. The most poetic part is my cat Saskia who inspired the spirit of this charm passed away in April 2009. The queen in her would have loved being paired with some diamonds! Many blessings for bringing a smile to my face.

  4. Bobbie
    May 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Serendipity! I just mailed off a Mother's Day gift (with fingers crossed that it arrives in time), a necklace with family birthstones for my mom. It was the first time I've done a birthstone piece, and it was fun to figure out how to combine them into a harmonious piece. Great info, and beautiful examples!

  5. Michelle Mach
    May 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to create all these pairings.

    It's also possible to find crystals in just about any color, in case gemstones are too pricey for your project.

  6. Malin de Koning
    May 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    What a collection! Absolutely gorgeous!

  7. Kylie Parry Studios
    May 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Such a fun post with amazing selections! Thanks for including my pendant!

  8. Andrew Thornton
    May 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    What a luscious spread! Love all the colors, textures, AND art beads! Way to go!

  9. Mandy
    May 5, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    That is beautiful! And the pictures are gorgeous!

  10. Marsha of Marsha Neal Studio
    May 5, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    I love that you paired up the gemstone colors with pendants!!! Thanks for including my pieces! Can I add too that I picked up some gemstones at Bead Fest Wire (nothing too extravagantly priced) and this will be a fantastic resource to refer back to for aiding with inspiration for design – THANKS!!!

  11. Liha
    May 5, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Eye catching pieces and colours. Very nice post!

    beadsparkle.blogspot.com

  12. Heather
    May 6, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Beautiful post, fantastic selections and love that you tell us where we can get the items!! Thank you.

  13. Gerry
    May 6, 2011 at 1:36 am

    THis is an absolutely wonderful post. Love the pairing of the 2. THis is great in showing how to coordinate the colors!!! THank you so much!!!!

  14. Yolanda M.
    May 6, 2011 at 2:28 am

    What a great post and the selection of beads and pendants is amazing! Love my month choices, August.

  15. Lagos jewelry
    May 6, 2011 at 2:36 am

    I am an October girl and I must say that you have refreshing designs in Opal.They are very different from the boring lot that is available in the stone.I also love ruby.

  16. Mark Spencer
    May 6, 2011 at 11:40 am

    This gives me an idea to give my mom a bracelet of this stones.

  17. roseworksjewelry
    May 6, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Love the collection!

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