Today, the term ‘handmade gemstone jewelry’ has become synonymous with the type of beaded jewelry, which is made of gemstones that have two holes for the thread or wire to pass through. Cut stones, which are typically used in engagement rings, are not generally referred to as handmade gemstone jewelry.

There are two main types of gemstone styles used in handmade gemstone jewelry. One type is the larger stones that can be cut into a wide variety of shapes, i.e. round, square, oval, twisted, etc., as well as carved and hammered stones. These stones generally tend to be any size from 4mm to 20mm wide. These stones are used primarily for the thicker types of gemstone jewelry that are often combined with other materials.

At the smaller end of the spectrum are the more finely faceted gemstones that are most commonly found in round, briolette and rondelle shapes and these have been specially cut finely for added sparkle and are often called ‘micro faceted’ . These measure within the range of 2mm to 7mm in size and this style can be found in a wide range of precious and semi-precious stones. These smaller facet types are more delicate and easily lend themselves to smaller jewelry styles such as earrings and pendants. They are also used with head pins and wire wrap to gather a small pile of stones together for a rather clustered effect.

As for choosing the type of gemstone that suits you best, if you have a larger structure, you can easily use the thicker styles, which of course can have finer stones interspersed between the larger beads. You can get beautiful rough large nuggets with a wonderful organic look in many types of gemstones, including the most expensive sapphire, ruby, and emerald. Note that large gemstones can be quite heavy to wear, so it is helpful to check the weight of the jewelry.

Another option, especially for smaller women, is to choose the smallest faceted brilliant gemstones obtainable in rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, as well as less expensive stones like the quartz family. Therefore, one can find rubies, for example, in a bead style that are truly beautiful stones, so it is important not to be fooled into assuming that only cut gemstones are the type used for engagement rings. it is the only option on the market for precious gemstones.

There is a wide range of colors in gemstones, so there are plenty of options for everyone to find gemstones to fall in love with. So take a look at handmade gemstone jewelry for its wide range and variety of designs, shapes and colors.