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Actinolite Cat's Eye 58 Agate 812 Agate Geode 19 Almandine Garnet 35 Amazonite 212 Amethyst 3,139 Amethyst Geode Slice 80 Ametrine 206 Ammolite 452 Andalusite 204 Andesine Labradorite 149 Apatite 562 Aquamarine 90 Aventurine 129 Azotic Topaz 13 Azurite 20 Black Opal 327 Bloodstone 255 Boulder Opal 216 Carnelian 91 Cat's Eye Apatite 39 Cat's Eye Aquamarine 18 Cat's Eye Gemstones 1,110 Cat's Eye Moonstone 67 Cat's Eye Opal 168 Cat's Eye Scapolite 97 Chalcedony 124 Charoite 166 Chocolate Opal 75 Chrome Diopside 1 Chrysoberyl 100 Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 177 Chrysocolla 63 Chrysoprase 33 Citrine 4,252 Color Change Gemstones 830 Color-Change Diaspore 712 Color-Change Fluorite 59 Color-Change Garnet 59 Coral 293 Demantoid Garnet 248 Dendritic Agate 244 Diamond 697 Druzy Amethyst 5 Druzy Azurite 20 Druzy Citrine 51 Druzy Variscite 132 Emerald 884 Enstatite 5 Fire Agate 338 Fire Opal 168 Fluorite 205 Fossil Coral 330 Garnet 5,852 Golden Beryl 182 Grandidierite 186 Grossularite Garnet 50 Hematite 372 Hemimorphite 46 Hemimorphite Druzy 46 Hessonite Garnet 2,250 Hiddenite 17 Howlite 142 Idocrase 27 Imperial Topaz 12 Iolite 170 Jade Gemstones 319 Jadeite 319 Jasper 1,362 Kornerupine 244 Kunzite 438 Kyanite 711 Labradorite 686 Lapis Lazuli 339 Larimar 153 Lepidolite 49 Malachite 243 Malaya Garnet 149 Mali Garnet 12 Maw-Sit-Sit 132 Moonstone 967 Morganite 907 Moss Agate 69 Mother Of Pearl 102 Mystic Quartz 421 Mystic Topaz 28 Nuummite 121 Obsidian 247 Onyx 288 Opal 1,212 Opal Doublet 5 Opal In Matrix 20 Peanut Wood 15 Pearl 19 Peridot 1,394 Pietersite 652 Prehnite 837 Psilomelane Dendrite 25 Pyrite 16 Pyrope Garnet 1,849 Quartz 1,321 Quartz Cat's Eye 85 Quartz With Hedenbergite 9 Quartz With Marcasite 190 Rainbow Moonstone 624 Rainbow Pyrite 183 Rhodochrosite 158 Rhodolite Garnet 457 Rhodonite 38 Rose Quartz 747 Rubellite Tourmaline 12 Ruby 1,267 Ruby In Fuchsite 93 Ruby-Zoisite 220 Rutile Quartz 540 Sapphire 5,117 Scapolite 97 Scolecite 34 Seraphinite 50 Serpentine 80 Sillimanite 73 Sillimanite Cat's Eye 401 Smithsonite 1 Smoky Quartz 1,065 Snowflake Obsidian 35 Sodalite 34 Spectrolite 147 Spessartite Garnet 382 Sphalerite 359 Sphene 505 Spinel 959 Star Diopside 7 Star Garnet 50 Star Gemstones 843 Star Moonstone 98 Star Rose Quartz 18 Star Ruby 257 Star Sapphire 410 Star Sunstone 3 Strawberry Quartz 951 Sunstone 521 Tanzanite 836 Tiger's Eye 861 Tiger's Eye Matrix 166 Topaz 4,618 Tourmaline 2,434 Tsavorite Garnet 251 Turquoise 94 Uvarovite Garnet Drusy 60 Variscite 8 Zircon 2,062

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5.89 ct Oval Smoky Quartz, 7.2 x 5.9 mm From Brazil

Natural Smoky Quartz, Qty: 5 pcs | 5.89 carat weight Smoky Quartz

5.89ct (total)5 Pieces

$ 6.86

7.2 x 5.9 mm

Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Weight:	1.18 ct Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Shape:	Oval Cabochon with Hole Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Size:	7.2 x 5.9 mm Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Color:	Brownish White Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Clarity:	Transparent Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Origin:	Brazil Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Treatment:	Untreated
Smoky Quartz Quantity:	5
Smoky Quartz Certificate:	GemSelect
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4.62 ct Oval Smoky Quartz, 7.9 x 6.1 mm From Brazil

Natural Smoky Quartz, Qty: 4 pcs | 4.62 carat weight Smoky Quartz

4.62ct (total)4 Pieces

$ 5.39

7.9 x 6.1 mm

Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Weight:	1.16 ct Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Shape:	Oval Cabochon with Hole Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Size:	7.9 x 6.1 mm Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Color:	Light Umber Brown Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Clarity:	Transparent Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Origin:	Brazil Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Treatment:	Untreated
Smoky Quartz Quantity:	4
Smoky Quartz Certificate:	GemSelect
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5.23 ct Oval Smoky Quartz, 6.8 x 4.7 mm From Brazil

Natural Smoky Quartz, Qty: 5 pcs | 5.23 carat weight Smoky Quartz

5.23ct (total)5 Pieces

$ 6.09

6.8 x 4.7 mm

Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Weight:	1.05 ct Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Shape:	Oval Cabochon with Hole Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Size:	6.8 x 4.7 mm Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Color:	Very Light Brown Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Clarity:	Transparent Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Origin:	Brazil Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Treatment:	Untreated
Smoky Quartz Quantity:	5
Smoky Quartz Certificate:	GemSelect
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4.7 ct Oval Smoky Quartz, 6.7 x 5.4 mm From Brazil

Natural Smoky Quartz, Qty: 5 pcs | 4.70 carat weight Smoky Quartz

4.70ct (total)5 Pieces

$ 5.48

6.7 x 5.4 mm

Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Weight:	0.94 ct Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Shape:	Oval Cabochon with Hole Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Size:	6.7 x 5.4 mm Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Color:	Very Light Brown Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Clarity:	Transparent Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Origin:	Brazil Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Treatment:	Untreated
Smoky Quartz Quantity:	5
Smoky Quartz Certificate:	GemSelect
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4.45 ct Oval Smoky Quartz, 7.8 x 5.7 mm From Brazil

Natural Smoky Quartz, Qty: 4 pcs | 4.45 carat weight Smoky Quartz

4.45ct (total)4 Pieces

$ 5.19

7.8 x 5.7 mm

Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Weight:	1.11 ct Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Shape:	Oval Cabochon with Hole Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Size:	7.8 x 5.7 mm Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Color:	Very Light Brown Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Clarity:	Transparent Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Origin:	Brazil Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Treatment:	Untreated
Smoky Quartz Quantity:	4
Smoky Quartz Certificate:	GemSelect
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6.14 ct Oval Smoky Quartz, 8 x 5.5 mm From Brazil

Natural Smoky Quartz, Qty: 6 pcs | 6.14 carat weight Smoky Quartz

6.14ct (total)6 Pieces

$ 7.16

8 x 5.5 mm

Item Description
Stone Type:	Loose Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Weight:	1.02 ct Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Shape:	Oval Cabochon with Hole Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Size:	8 x 5.5 mm Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Color:	Very Light Wood Brown Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Clarity:	Transparent Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Origin:	Brazil Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz Treatment:	Untreated
Smoky Quartz Quantity:	6
Smoky Quartz Certificate:	GemSelect
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Drilled Gemstones, Briolettes and Beads

What are drilled gemstones?

Drilled gemstones are any gemstones that have had a hole drilled either all the way through or half way through in order to make jewelry items such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants.

There are a number of different styles:

Centre-drilled - The gemstone has been drilled all the way through the centre
Head-drilled - The gemstone has been drilled horizontally through the top so the gemstone will hang below the thread
Half-drilled - The gemstone has been drilled to the centre of the gemstone allowing a peg to be inserted, usually for earrings
Top-drilled - Similar to half-drilled but the gemstone has been drilled only a quarter of the way through

Drilled gemstones can include beads, briolettes and fancy gemstones in a variety of gem types, sizes and shapes in both faceted and cabochon cuts.

What type of drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads are available?

We have a huge range of different gemstones to choose from. From clear quartzes such as amethyst, ametrine and smoky quartz to opaque gemstones like jadeite, tiger's eye and rhodochrosite, from cheap and cheerful carnelian and citrine to illustrious top grade sapphire, topaz and tourmaline - we have them all.

What color drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads are available?

Our drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads can be found in just about every color imaginable.

Typical color combinations include:

Blue - Sapphire and Topaz
Orange - Citrine and Spessartite Garnet
Violet - Amethyst
Green - Emerald, Jadeite and Tourmaline

And a whole lot more besides.

What shapes are available in drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads?

Apart from the common teardrop-like shape of the briolettes and the spherical beads, our drilled gemstones can be found in all sorts of shapes including the very popular pears, hearts and squares. Drilled gemstones are also available in unique fancy shapes or carved animals and flowers.

What sizes are available in drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads?

Drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads come in a range of sizes - large singles suitable for eye-catching pendants down to tiny lots which are ideal for delicate bracelets and necklaces.

In between is an array of sizes to suit all designs and budgets.

What jewelry are drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads suitable for?

Drilled gemstones are perfect for a variety of jewelry designs including necklaces, pendants, earrings and bracelets.

The variety of sizes, colors and shapes as well as the different types of drilling means that our gemstones can satisfy all your jewelry needs.

Here are just a few examples of a jewelry design and the perfect drilled gemstones:

Elegant Earrings - A pair of half-drilled matching 2.6 carat sky blue topaz
Bold pendant with wire wrapped bail - drilled 4 carat Spessartite Garnet briolette.
Tribal look multi stone necklace - 12mm drilled Tiger's Eye sphere lots

The only limits are your imagination and our huge selection of drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads are ideal for homemade jewelry projects or for professionally created designs.

Each gem type has its own hardness rating with diamonds at the top with a perfect 10 and any gemstone with a rating of around 7 and above considered durable enough for all jewelry items.

Pendants, earrings and necklaces are relatively safe from the knocks and bumps that a ring may receive but it may be worth checking your gemstone's hardness rating here.

Drilled gemstones, briolettes and beads and the Chakras

The Chakras are energy points located around the body which have an influence on our physical and emotional well being. Certain gemstones are linked to these Chakra point, usually by color.

Classic jewelry items made from drilled gemstones and beads include necklaces and pendants. These items of jewelry are worn close to two Chakra points - the Throat Chakra and the Heart Chakra - so choosing gemstones of the appropriate color can keep the Chakra energy flowing.

Throat Chakra - Blue Color - Sapphires, Topaz, Aquamarine
Heart Chakra - Green Color - Tourmaline, Jadeite, Emerald, Peridot

Earrings will also be worn in a position to affect the Throat Chakra, while navel jewelry or waist chains can influence the Sacral Chakra.

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