23 June 2010- Beads jewelry is now no more a new thing in fashion circles. Among all types of beads, the natural stone beads- popularly called gemstone beads- have really made a mark. Either talk of a fashion necklace or a charming bracelet- natural stone beads are what comes to mind instantly! Although there are hundreds of gemstone beads, some of them are more popular for jewelry making than others. If you also wish to make some jewelry or even want to buy them, it is always helpful to know what are the most popular gemstone beads and what natural stone beads manufacturers are making? Just for the simple reason that what is produced more is really in demand and what is in demand is popular because they are the best (or a good bargain!) Here is the list of most popular natural stone beads that are used for jewelry making with a brief introduction to each one of them.

Turquoise- First Choice Among all Natural Stone Beads!

Turquoise gemstone beads are loved by all women- in native American jewelry, in fashion necklaces, bracelets and even in other fashion accessories like hair clips, belts, bags and what not! Turquoise beads can be found in a variety of shades- from sky blue, robins egg blue, light and dark turquoise and even green turquoise. Turquoise beads are available in solid colors as well as combined with brown, gold, white, and other colored minerals. A little expensive stone bead is not so highly priced as pearls and many other gemstone beads are! Moreover, they give classy touch to jewelry adding value to them.

Onyx- Black Shining Natural Stone Beads for Glamorous Jewelry!

Onyx gemstone beads are liked because of their highly shining characteristic. Although many varieties of onyx come in white, reddish brown, brown and banded pattern, onyx black is what is preferred by gemstone jewelery lovers! Most of the Black Onyx that is commercially available with natural stone beads exporters & manufacturers is heated and dyed to enhance the depth of color. Onyx belongs to the chalcedony family which has other natural stone beads like carnelian, agate, bloodstone, etc. as its members. A variety of onyx having reddish brown color with white and lighter reddish bands is popularly known as sardonyx.

Emerald- The Magnificent Natural Stone Beads for Royal Feel!

Emerald gemstone beads need no introduction. Available in a wide variety and shades of green- from light to dark- emerald beads get magnificent color due to the presence of small amounts of chromium and vanadium in them. Some emeralds have yellowish to bluish overtones too. The natural stone bead emerald is a variety of beryl and has high value as a gemstone bead for jewelry making. Apart from its color, the other factor that makes it one of the popular natural stone beads is its availability in a variety of different shapes- from traditional rectangular step-cut (known as emerald cut) to rounds, ovals, squares and cabochons.

These were only the top 3 natural stone beads- the most popular gemstone beads- for jewelery making. There are many more natural stone beads with many other uses and advantages. However, one thing common in most of them is that each one is associated with a birth sign and is believed to bring good luck to those who wear them according to their zodiac signs. If interested in knowing lucky natural stone beads gems then read Birth Stones for All Zodiac Signs