Heshi Gemstone Beaded Bracelets

Heshi gemstone beads are not new. Tribal cultures have used them in their jewelry for centuries.  They are inexpensive beads that are easily incorporated into modern day designs. I purchased some heshi bead strands from the Tucson Bead and Gem Show and from HM Ben Franklin Crafts locally.  These are just two bracelet designs I created recently.  The bracelet on the left is made from Amazonite and sterling silver.  Amethyst heshi beads and sterling findings were used on the other bracelet.  Not many tools were needed to fashion these bracelets: two needle nose pliers, one wire cutter, and a crimping tool.  I used Beadalon silver colored 7 strand beading wire for the flexibility and look (matches the sterling silver findings).  With just some simple techniques (easily learned online or from a jewelry class), you also can be creating heshi gemstone bracelets to wear, give as gifts, or sell.  Give it a try!