Beads
The semi precious stones are used for multiple purposes
as beads and are available in a variety of shapes and
sizes. Used as major embellishment items, the semi
precious stone beads are the latest fashion items used
to chisel out innovative designs for the apparels,
fashion accessories, bags etc. The semi precious stones
like jade, hematite, goldstone, topaz, casper, lapis,
turquoise etc. are used in making jewelry and have
various other usage.
These precious stone beads can be worn in rings or as
pendants for astrological purposes and can also be used
as lucky stones and birthstones. Available in different
finishes and shapes, these stone beads have gained a lot
of popularity worldwide for their distinct looks and
valuable usage.
Cut
The semi
precious stones are found in a number of cuts like or
can even be faceted with any of these cuts. The
gemstones when creatively cut into cabochons or
engraved stones are used for settings on other
ornaments. Cut into curved pieces or cabochon, to
bring out the chatoyancy, the semi precious stones can
also be cut into round, polished pieces, to be used in
necklaces and pendants.
A well cut colored gem exhibits even color, a minimal
number of inclusions, good brilliance and shows the
majority of Carat weight when viewed from the top. A
well-cut gem should also exhibit good symmetry and
polish condition. Facets should be aligned straight in
relation to the gem's girdle and also to each other.
The gemcutting styles can be broadly clasified into
Faceted gems (gems with geometrically shaped flat
polished faces) and Non-Faceted gems (those gems that
do not have geometrically shaped flat polished faces
such as cabochons).
Briolette
Briolette refers to the pear-shaped or oval gem that is
cut in long triangular facets covering its entire
surface. The briolette is related to the family of rose
cuts resembling a cross between a bead cut and a pear
cut. In most briolette, the facets are triangular, while
in some rectangular or hexagonal are also found. The
briolette shapes vary from bulbous, elongated and
flattened.
The briolette shape is the popular choice of the
craftsmen as the interpretation of the cut is loose that
allows significant creativity. Briolette with rich
luster, transparency and wide colors has immense usage
for making jewelry.
Marquise
The marquise shape of the gem stone refers to its
pointed oval shape. The semi precious stones can be used
for making jewelry, for astrological purposes etc. The
pointed oval stone or cluster of pointed oval stones are
ideal for necklaces, rings, pendants, bracelets etc.
The beautiful colored stones in marquise shapes combined
together with beads, crystals etc. are the ideal choice
of the manufacturers for making fashion jewelry items
that are highly sought after.
Nugget
Nugget shape refers to the small, solid lump of the
semiprecious gem stones. The natural color, hard
polished nuggets with holes are available in a variety
of styles and sizes in different colors. The use of
these nugget shaped gemstones varies from making jewelry
items to decorative purposes.
The necklaces, bracelets and pendants look very
appealing with the embellished nugget stones. The
classic designs and styles created out of the nugget
stones are timeless and perfect for those who want to
add a special flare to their collection.
Carved Beads
The semiprecious gem stones are often carved in
different shapes like animals, flowers, and other
abstract designs to make beads. The detailed and
intricate carvings are done beautifully to perfectly
highlight the features of the animals or flowers. Animal
types include elephants, lions, snakes, dolphins, owls,
bears, eagles, dragons, turtles, sea turtles, horses,
rhinos, whales, birds, squirrels, hippos and penguins.
These beads are used in jewelry as pendants, bracelets
and various other jewelry items. Since the natural
stones are hand-carved thus, every piece is unique in
shape, size and design maintaining its individuality.
Tube
Tube refers to the hollow cylindrical shape of the
gemstones. The specific gemstones in tube shapes are
widely acclaimed for their particular usage in making
jewelry. The bracelets, pendants, necklaces and earrings
made of tube shaped semi precious stones are highly
sought after and are quite in vogue.
Cabochons
Cabochons are the highly polished, convex-cut
un-faceted semi precious stones that have been shaped
to have a rounded or smooth top. They can be made from
baltic amber, malachite, fire agate, dichroic glass
and obsidian. The semi precious stones that have no
cleavage can be made into cabochons or faceted with an
oval or mixed cut.
Finished with a high polish, the cabochon types of
semi precious stones are ready to set items. The
gemstones can be cut into cabochons or engraved stones
for settings, beads on other ornaments. In the
high-domed cabochons, the sheen is concentrated at the
top in a bright spot that sometimes extends across the
stone as a distinct 'eye'.
The cabochons are commonly used in jewelry, as
birthstones for astrological purposes, in fashion
accessories or can even be embedded in decorative
items or small sculptures.
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