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Birthstone Jewelry
These necklaces, earrings, and bracelets make great birthday and anniversary gifts! Some feature classic birthstones, while others feature other types of beads such as crystals in the birthstone color. The list of birthstones was taken from The Beader's Companion by Judith Durant and Jean Campbell. Check back to see more projects as the year goes on!
January - Garnet
| These Ballpoint Earrings by Karen Tihor use silver wire and garnet rondelles. You might also enjoy creating these other projects featuring garnets:
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February - Amethyst
| This sweet Valentine's Day-inspired earring and bracelet set (Keys to My Heart Bracelet and Earrings Set by Jean Yates) features amethyst cubic zirconia briolettes and silver components with a shibuichi patina. You might also enjoy:
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March - Aquamarine, Bloodstone
| 1,000 Wishes Fairy by Cynthia Thornton uses aquamarine teardrops alongside white opal crystal bicones and moonstone rondelles.
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April - Diamond
| Quick Change Necklace by Catherine Kenyon uses cubic zirconias in one of the strands. Of course, you are free to substitute diamonds if you wish!
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May - Emerald
| Tree of Knowledge by Sara Hardin features chrysoprase rondelles and emerald crystals. Chrysoprase is sometimes used as the May birthstone.
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June - Pearl, Moonstone
| The Lotus Blossom Pendant by Sandi Wiseheart and Champagne Necklace by Jamie Hogsett both feature pearls, while moonstones are featured in Swallow by SheilaThornton. |
July - Ruby
Project to come.
August - Peridot, Sardonyx
| Peas in a Pod by Jenna Colyar-Cooper uses amazonite and peridot beads. Amazon Nights by Marlene Blessing features a peridot and silver clasp. |
September - Sapphire
| Shining Example Necklace by Marcella Austenfeld features sapphire crystals in the right-angle weave panel. |
October - Opal, Tourmaline
| Both Shining Heart and 1,000 Wishes Fairy by Cynthia Thornton include white opal crystal bicones. The Lazy B Ranch bracelet by Michelle Mach contains rugged green opals. |
November - Yellow Topaz, Citrine
| Moroccan Dangle by Barb Switzer showcases topaz, amber, and garnet bicones and briolettes. Autumn Majesty by Maji Miranda-Lopez features citrine. Night at the Oscars by Danielle Fox features a citrine and silver box clasp. |
December - Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli
| The Turquoise Bracelet by Jamie Hogsett features (what else?) turquoise. You also might enjoy:
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Faerie Queen Cuff
Fruit Salad Choker
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