If you like the colors of tortoise shell but just cannot find that perfect piece of jewelry, try making your own. With simple guides that come with instructions for several designs it could be the very thing that could give you the inspiration you need to crafting that perfect necklace for a special occasion or simply for every day use. I found that the necklaces I made myself I wore for many years than the cheap ones I picked up over time. Jewelry crafting allows you to pick a combination of the beads you are attracted to, and combine it into the perfect necklace. Check out some of the tortoise shell jewelry beads that you can craft into a necklace, bracelet or a pair of earrings. (Read More.....)
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Citrine is quite rare in nature, which makes it appealing as a collectible item. Most citrines on the market have been heat treated which makes the f low grade inexpensive amethyst or quartz to produce the collectible and profitable orange yellow citrine. Artificial citrine often produces a orange or red than the pale yellow that is found in nature. Orange and Yellow topaz is another option to citrine, and often much more expensive. Citrine is the perfect combination with gold, and works well with blonde and brown hair. 
Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry has become a Hollywood favorite among celebrities because his jewels compare to high end brands without the price. Lane is known for his pave set styles and his colorful enamel jewlery. Kenneth Jay Lane was first a shoe designer for Delman and Christian Dior while he created flashy jewelry in his free time. His jewels first appreared at Saks Fifth Avenue , and they sold its entire initial inventory in one day. Many of his striking pieces appear in the Dallas Museum of Art, The Smithsonian, The Museum of Natural History, and even the Bush Presidential Library carry his line of jewelry. Many celebrities follow his collections such as Mischa Barton, The Olsen twins, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears. 
Amber stones are really fossilized pine sap, but they are often polished to look like gemstones. Amber stones vary in price from as little as $20 for amber silver jewelry, and can reach into the thousands for gold, platinum, and jewelery featuring diamonds and other gemstones.