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How to wear an amethyst

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Amethyst has been called the truth stone and the stone of sobriety, which has been used to ward off drunkenness. Amethyst enhances spiritual awareness and helps to open one’s psychic abilities, making it an excellent stone for healers and all spiritual workers. In the physical realm, amethyst supports the immune system, reduces inflammation, eases headaches, soothes stress and anxiety, protects against radiation and environmental pollutants, and balances blood sugar levels in diabetics.   Wearing it in your ears Amethysts are typically worn as pendants, earrings, or in brooches. To avoid losing your favorite pair of earrings, use either plastic clips that hold tight or strong or magnetic earrings. Purple earrings will give elegant look to your white and matching outfits.   Wearing it as a necklace When selecting a necklace, it is important that you pick one that matches your amethyst. You will want to select a necklace with a chain or string that matches in color a...

5 ways gemstone beads can be used for more than just Jewelry

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  Gemstone beads have been used in jewelry since the dawn of time and there’s no sign of that trend slowing down anytime soon. Jewelry made from gemstones can be beautiful and meaningful—it makes sense that we’ve been putting gems in our ears, on our fingers, around our necks, and on everything else we can think of for so long! But did you know there are many more uses for gemstone beads than just adorning your body? Here are five ways to put your gemstone beads to work, even when you aren’t wearing them!   1) Use them in wire wrapping Wire wrapping has been used as a tool to make jewelry since as early as 5000 B.C. It involves wrapping wire around beads and other materials to create beautiful designs with an artistic flair. Though some people find it difficult, practice makes perfect! Make sure to use large, smooth gemstone beads because they are easier to work with than most others due to their smoothness and lack of sharp edges.   2) Mix them with cloth or...

8 Tips for Identifying Natural Gemstone Beads

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  Have you ever been looking at a strand of beads and noticed one was quite different from the others? Or have you found yourself searching for gemstone beads online, but can’t figure out which ones are natural? The best way to make sure your gems are natural and genuine is to follow these eight tips on how to identify Natural gemstone beads in the marketplace and online. 1 Familiarize yourself with the most common lab created gems While these gems are not, technically, synthetic — meaning they were created in a lab rather than mined out of the ground — they’re commonly referred to as lab-created. To avoid being duped into buying a fake gemstone, familiarize yourself with the most common lab-created gems.   2) Check bead size and shape carefully Check bead size and shape carefully. The sizes of gemstones vary widely, and checking carefully will prevent you from mistakenly purchasing beads that are too large or small. This is especially important if you’re using a un...