Plastic
Beads, A Worthy Alternative & Summer Beads
This month is the advantages of plastic beads and
all about summer beads. Scroll down, or click one of the links below.
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Plastic Beads - A Worthy Alternative
Designing Summer Jewelry
Peridot - the cooling
gemstone for August
Pearl & Peridot Necklace
Carnelian - another gemstone for August
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Plastic Beads, A Worthy Alternative
Plastic
beads were originally much sought after, until the popularity of glass beads and
other materials caused them to be looked down upon.
However, this is certainly not true of
all beads made of acrylic or resin.
Beads molded of plastic are inexpensive and lightweight
compared to glass and gemstone beads.
They also can survive a low temperature wash, making them suitable for
decorating clothing.
These
fun beads often imitate more exotic gems like dzi, faceted crystal, pearls, and
other semiprecious stones. They are
also easily molded into a variety of interesting shapes and dyed intense colors.
Plastic beads are ideal to teach children jewelry making techniques too.
Therefore, don't overlook their potential helping you to create interesting affordable designer jewelry.
See our new plastic bead category at
MrBead.com or
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Summer
jewelry should bring to mind happy times - on the beach, holidays, BBQs, by
water, having fun with family and friends.
The way to achieve this effect when designing summer jewelry is to use
color and certain gemstones.
Any stones that have bright vivid colors are good for summer.
Sun yellow citrine, fiery red or orange carnelian, bright dyed coral, or
sea breeze natural cooling turquoise and peridot.
However, many other stones are also suitable, like some turquoise dyed
every color imaginable.
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Summer Colors
Color Trends
Summery
colors come from nature - bright and illuminating.
Like happy yellow, vivid orange and stunning red
and lime green. As long as the
colors make you feel warm inside they are for summer.
However, fashion clothing colors change by the year.
The present trend of beach wear is for more subtle colors.
These may reflect in the fashion for 2012 summer clothing.
So to keep your jewelry ahead, take note. The latest names for these
colors are:
Lime Blossom, Clotted Cream, Hemp, Tortoiseshell, Lupine, Foliage, Apple Sage,
Formica, Smoothie, Asian Bronze, Shanghai Mist, Earth Anemone, Oxygen, Baby
Doll, Marshmallow, Rhubarbe Jelly, Grape, Lapis, Canary, Macaroon, Quince Petal.
However, you can never go wrong with the traditional vivid classic summery
colors. They will always bring to
mind deck chairs, beaches, and summer fun. top of page
Peridot
- the cooling gemstone for August
Just the
name Peridot sounds summer cooling, and its vivid, shimmering aqua-green color is
the ideal gemstone to complement a light summertime outfit. Peridot goes
so well with any light color, blending subtly to add interest to a design. Peridot
(pronounced pair-a-doe) is the gem variety of olivine, a mineral formed under
intense heat. Perhaps named from the French word Peridot, meaning unclear, due
to its inclusions and cloudy nature. Small crystals of peridot are often found
in rocks by volcanoes and in meteors. Because the iron which creates the color
is an integral part of its structure, its color is always green - ranging from
transparent lime to olive green. One of the few gemstones of only in one color.
Peridot has been mined as a gemstone for thousands of
years, said to be the favorite gem of Cleopatra, and mentioned in the Bible.
In ancient Egypt it was mined at night because legend tells that peridot was
hard to see during the day, yet easily visible by lamplight. The Greeks and
Romans called peridot Topazion and Topazius - the later named topaz, to end the
confusion between the two. Peridot has also been confused with emerald and many
jewelers refer to it as "evening emerald". Peridot was later used to decorate
medieval churches, carried back to Europe by the Crusaders, like the huge stones
of more than 200 carats in size at Cologne Cathedral.
The gemstone is actually known under three names: Peridot,
Chrysolith (derived from the Greek word Goldstone and Olivin, because Peridot
is the gemstone variety of the Olivin mineral. In the gemstone trade it is
generally called Peridot, a name derived from the Greek Peridona, meaning
something like giving plenty.
Peridot is recommended for insomnia, digestive problems and to stimulate the mind. Some say peridot has the power to drive away evil spirits, intensified when the stone is set in gold. And its also said to strengthen the power of any medicine drunk from peridot goblets. Peridot is for people with the star sign of Leo. top of page
Peridot & pearl so so well together - teardrops of the moon goddess! This necklace is to inspire what can be done using a combination of different stones. Blue pearls with vivid green peridot make a striking fresh combination to cool you from the summer heat. Clusters of pale-blue 7mm rice pearls are wrapped with 4mm peridot beads producing this 16" -18" long necklace with a lobster clasp. top of page
To see all or peridot beads click MrBead.com or MrBead.co.uk
Carnelian
- another gemstone for August
This flesh-colored stone comes from the quartz family, and is usually bright orange to reddish orange, translucent to clear. However, it can be other colors like green or yellow. Carnelian has brought many ancient beliefs, like protection during travel after death and against evil. It is also believed to combat bad tempers. The name comes from the Latin word "Carnis" meaning flesh. The Roman thought that the darker Carnelian represented males and the lighter, females. Many believe that it creates a bond with man and nature.
Carnelian
is for confidence. Said to help blood disorders and eliminate toxins from the
body. Carnelian is in tune with the energies of the Earth, making you feel
comfortable with your environment. Allowing you to pause and reflect, while
feeling settled and more secure. Carnelian stimulates the reproductive organs
too; hence its long use as a fertility symbol. It is also said to help
creativity and have a clearing effect, replacing negative energy with positive.
Making it easier to find direction and feel in control of your life.
A good stone for people starting new projects or who feel they are going nowhere. It motivates, allowing you to find the energy to make the most out of life. Carnelian is best for people with the zodiac sign of Leo, and for those born on a Friday. top of page
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summer Rainbow Calsilica at:
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