Faceted Gemstone Beads

Faceted Gemstone beads are beads that have sharp cut edges. They are not completely sphere-shaped and have many evenly circulated edges all around the bead that are of equal sizes. Gemstone beads are cut in faceted with a diamond edged blade in order to make the faceted beads edges sharp and size perfect. Some of the beads are then colored with special coating that gives it a colorful and shiny finish. This also makes the beads look multi-dimensional.

Faceted Beads look great and much shine than other cuts and shapes. These are widely used in making gemstone jewelry and give perfect look to your jewelry whether it is made in gold or silver. It can be used in rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings etc.

Make a strand of faceted that will give a gorgeous look on your face.  

Glass beads and gemstone beads are the two main categories for faceted beads. In comparison to glass beads, gemstone beads are most popular and mostly used. Faceted gemstone beads are the natural beads that have natural finishes and are long lasting. You can find these beads in both the gemstone categories which are semi precious and precious beads.

Precious beads include ruby, emerald, sapphire, multi precious beads, tanzanite etc. and semi precious beads consist Amethyst, Ametrine, Apatite, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Crystal, Hessonite, Iolite, Jade (Aventurine), Jasper (Red), Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis, Lemon Quartz, Mahogany Obsidian, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi Color Stone, Onyx, Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Rutilated, Smoky, Snowflake Obsidian, Sodalite, Sun Stone, Tiger Eye, Tourmaline, Unakite beads. These all are available in faceted shapes.

Some of the faceted gemstone beads are covered with a mirror finish on the back. This provides the beads a mirror-like attribute which provides it an exceptionally insightful surface on the other side. This makes the beads quite attractive and eye catching as they would overwhelm when they come in contact with light.

These Beads are simply available through online beads portals. You can get all kinds of faceted beads, gemstone beads and also other important materials for making your own designer jewelry. Some of the good websites also provide beading accessories and basic ideas, so that you can make your jewelry beautiful.