Two-hole beads have been around for a while and come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Their unique structure and versatility make them especially ideal for multiple forms of beadwork. Add to this the beautiful array of colors and lovely textures and you can totally understand how the enthusiasm surrounding two-hole beads is practically a frenzy. Beading with two-hole beads is certainly no fleeting trend. 
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Much Ado About Two-Hole Beads
Posted on March 15 2019
Two-hole beads have been around for a while and come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Their unique structure and versatility make them especially ideal for multiple forms of beadwork. Add to this the beautiful array of colors and lovely textures and you can totally understand how the enthusiasm surrounding two-hole beads is practically a frenzy. Beading with two-hole beads is certainly no fleeting trend. Gemstone Beads Chart
Posted on March 04 2019
We know that it can be difficult to make that final decision on whether or not to complete the purchase on some of the beads you have your eye on, especially if you feel like you don't have all of the product details you need available to you. So, to make things just a little bit easier, we've created this useful chart that displays the approximate (as close as we can get it!) number of beads you get on each size of 16 inch gemstone bead strand we currently carry.
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I received this two days after ordering. As soon as it came in the door, a friend in Colorado wanted a necklace for his lady. I sent him a picture of the stone and he immediately approved. I added in some dark amethyst beads and some pale amethyst crystals, with a bit of silver chain and sent it to him. The reaction was "Wow!!! She LOVES it". It's a beautiful example of amethyst in a natural state.
-Marie
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- Kendra
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- Michelle
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