Faceted Beads
Faceted beads are a popular choice for jewelry making, and it's easy to see why. The shimmer and sparkle of the facets catches the light and adds a touch of glamour to any piece. Natural gemstone beads are especially beautiful when faceted, as it adds a shine to their natural luster. When choosing beads for your jewelry making project, it's important to consider the cut of facets on the stone beads as well as the overall design of the piece. Laser cut faceting, also known as diamond cut, will have a well defined sharp edge, while some others will have a softer finish. Close inspection of the photos will help you to understand how the faceted beads will look and fee when worn. Faceted beads can be round, oval, or square, and they come in a variety of sizes. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect faceted gemstone beads for your next jewelry making project! ♦ Note: We use the term 'faceted' for those beads 6mm or greater. Beads smaller than 6mm will be referred to as 'microfaceted'. There is a little wiggle room on where we draw the bead size distinction, but this will help you to better understand our naming system.
