One of the things that I’ve noticed lately about the some of the local jewelry stores that I like to go to is that in addition to the traditional rings, bracelets, and earrings, and necklaces is that they also sell individual beads that you can buy to custom-make your own jewelry. My favorite beads look like Cloisonné beads, and come in a wide variety of colors. They are so pretty that it would be nearly impossible for me to pick out just one favorite!
Recently I was learning about how some gems are treated with heat, radiation, bleaching, or laser treatments to improve the color or clarity! I was really surprised to learn that from the website of a jewelry store salt lake city. I’m constantly amazed by how much one can learn about things without even trying!