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With its captivating shimmer and earthy glow, Tiger’s Eye has long held a special place in the world of gemstone beads. Its chatoyant bands of gold, brown, and even blue seem to dance with the light, adding a dynamic energy to any design. Whether you're a jewellery artisan, spiritual healer, or collector, understanding the different types of Tiger’s Eye beads—natural and treated—helps you choose the perfect strand for your creations or shop inventory. Quick Info About Tig …

Whether you're a crystal enthusiast, a mindful maker, or simply drawn to the calming energy of purple gemstones, amethyst is one stone that deserves a place in your heart—and your jewellery making kit. In this post, we're diving deep into the beauty, history, and meaning of amethyst, and exploring how our premium amethyst beads can add intention and elegance to your next project. Quick Info About Amethyst Birthstone Month: February Chakra Association: Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) Zodiac Signs …

As a seller of beautiful gemstone beads, we often get asked if our beads come with authenticity certificates. It's a great question, and it shows you care about the quality and genuine nature of the gemstones you purchase. However, the answer for semi-precious gemstone beads is almost always "no," and for very good reason! Let's explain why. What is a Gemstone Certificate? A gemstone authenticity certificate is an official document issued by a reputable gemological laboratory (like GIA, IGI, or …

We launched our sister company Calder Crystals's website www.caldercrystals.com and Etsy shop in 2021, specialising in collectible and healing Crystals, Minerals and Fossils sourced around the world.  Since then, the new business has been growing steadily. How did this idea start and develop then ? Sometimes life is hard. At times, we all feel anxious and stressed and during the early period of the COVID pandemic in 2020, when we were asked to stay at home, our family experienced a crisis …

If you have ever thought about Origami and decided it wasn’t for you then think again!With our range of Origami papers in all colours and sizes you can learn to create the most spectacular things. If my 14 year son can learn from online tutorials then anyone can. :-)If you have ever made a paper aeroplane or a boat, then you are already halfway there to creating an even bigger project. As Sales Manager for Oriental Direct Craft Supplies I get some weird and wacky questions about paper so ha …