Semi Precious Beads

The semi precious beads are very attractive and unique. It is created from st like jade, hematite, gold stone, ruby, diamond, topaz, etc. The semi precious beads are used for multiples purposes and are found in many shapes and sizes. Some examples of semi precious beads are agate beads, aquamarine beads, cat eye beads, chrysoprase beads, feldspar beads, garnet beads, jade beads, jasper beads, kunzite beads, lapis lazuli beads, malachite beads, obsidian beads, olivine beads, opal beads, pyrite beads, quartz beads, spinel beads, tanzanite beads, topaz beads, turquoise beads and zircon beads etc.

The semi precious bead are used as a part of jewelry. These semi precious beads are also worn in rings and as pendants for astrological purposes. A brief introduction about these beads is given below.


Agate beads are made from a form of silica mineral called Agates stone. Agates stone is found on lake shores, seashores, or in gravel beds. Aquamarine beads are available in light blue to sea green colors. Aquamarine beads are said to possess healing powers. Cat eye beads are very smooth and have an adoring look. Cat eye beads are used for various purposes. Cat eye beads have an easy scratchable surface hence utmost care has to be taken for cat eye beads.

bead is one of the rare beads. Chrysoprase beads are found in Arizona, California and Oregon. Chrysoprase bead is termed as a cool and refreshing frothy lime sorbet. Chrysoprase bead has the tendency of fading in sunlight and loosing its color. Chrysoprase beads color is restored by keeping it in a moist place. Feldspar beads are made from Feldspar rock, which makes up around 60% of the Earths crust.


Garnet beads has the ability to handle everyday wear and tear. Garnet beads are available in various colors like deep red, different shades of yellow, green, pink, white and gray. Abundantly Jade beads are present in the market in various shades of blue lavender, tan, gray, green, off-white, pink, reddish, orange, and black. Jasper beads are made from an rock which contains chalcedony, quartz and other minerals.

Kunzite beads can be easily found in the market in different colors such as yellow, purple, lilac kunzite, yellowish-green etc. Kunzite beads also occur as an colorless bead. Lapis Lazuli stone is the base from which Lapis Lazuli beads are formed. The appearance of Lapis Lazuli beads is like that of night sky. Malachite bead is very fragile and scratchable. Malachite beads should never be washed as washing them would remove its protective polish.

Obsidian beads are found in Iceland, Italy, Japan, Wyoming, and Hawaii. Obsidian beads are useful in making tools and jewelry. Obsidian beads gets scratched easily. Olivine, that is present in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks, is used for making Olivine beads. Opal beads are often called Natures Firework. Opal beads come in various arrays that are based on the place, occurrence, and color.

Pyrite beads have the color similar to that of gold but it is lighter than gold color. Pyrite beads are harder than the real gold. Made from the universal healing stone, quartz stone, Quartz beads are used as an substitute for the expensive gemstone. Available in colors like blue, green, brown, black, and red, Spinel beads are made from Spinel, which has been derived from the Latin word "spina", (meaning "thorn"). Ultramarine to blue is the range of colors in which Tanzanite beads can be found. Tanzanite beads when exposed to light, give a purplish hue.