Creative Metalsmithing from Scratch with Kim St. Jean
Native Hawaiians treasured peridot as the tears of the fire goddess Pele. Peridot stones have been around for millennia, having been mined in Egypt by lamplight at night as the stone was too hard to see in the daytime. Peridot stones are famous in modern times as the birthstone for both August and Leo. Peridot crystal beads are prized for their green hues, both at the yellow-green end of the spectrum and the brown-green end. Use peridot beads in any jewelry piece you’re making, from rings to earrings to necklaces, for a stunning, colorful addition!

Wire-Sculpture is committed to keeping thousands of beads for making jewelry in stock, so you always have a source for the beads you need. Use our beads for any beading project. Even if you primarily work in chainmaille, try a metallic or glass bead to accent your work - experiment!

We have a giant selection of gemstone beads to match the cabochon gems you work with. Jasper beads, quartz beads, and multi-stone assortments are always popular choices. Explore our gemstones for the stones perfect for your wire jewelry making!