DIY | Bracelets with Semi-Precious Stones

Here you will find inspiration for making bracelets with semi-precious stone beads.

Pearl bracelets featuring slightly larger pearls, measuring 8–12 mm in diameter, have, like their necklace counterparts, become popular once again and can be seen everywhere in the city.
In the following blog post, we’ll show you a range of examples and ideas on how to create your very own colourful and lustrous bracelet using the most beautiful semi-precious stones
Make your own bracelet with beautiful gemstones. We have lots of different types of semi-precious stones to choose from, as well as a large selection of clasps to finish off the bracelet. All these bracelets are made with wire which makes the bracelets more durable.

For all these examples, you will need the following jewellery-making tools:
Flush-cutter pliers, chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers + optionally, crimp bead pliers

For more detailed instructions, please read:

Video-guide to easy and durable jewellery locks
Guide to making a Necklace with Tigertail Beading Wire
Guide on how to use the crimp beads pliers
Guide for making Bracelets with Delica Beads
Guide for making Bracelet with faceted semi-precious stones

This is important: Do not tighten the bracelet too firmly. Instead, leave a small visible section of wire (approx. 5mm in total) so the final bracelet can be bent without breaking.

Bracelet with Carnelian

For this bracelet, you need the following DIY components:

14 Carnelian beads, 10mm

1 spacer bead with cubic zirconia, gold-plated sterling silver

approx. 25cm Tigertail beading wire, dark golden, 0.45mm 

(alternatively Tigertail beading wire metallic)

2 crimp beads, 1mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 crimp covers, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 jumprings, closed, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

Jumprings, open, 5mm, gold-plated sterling silver

1 toggle clasp, uneven, gold-plated sterling silver

Assemble the bracelet in the length of your choice. We used 14 carnelian beads (10mm) + 1 spacer bead with cubic zirconia. 

This bracelet is finished with a toggle clasp. Additionally, we used 5mm open eyelets to extend the chain with.

Bracelet with Chalcedony

For this bracelet, you need the following DIY components:

13 chalcedony beads, blue/golden, 10mm

1 hematite bead, golden, 10mm

approx. 25cm Tigertail beading wire, dark golden, 0.45mm 

(alternatively Tigertail beading wire metallic)

2 crimp beads, 1mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 crimp covers, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 jumprings, closed, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 jumprings, open, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

Cable chain, gold-plated sterling silver

1 toggle clasp, gold-plated sterling silver

Assemble the bracelet in the length of your choice. We used 13 chalcedony beads (10mm) + 1 golden hematite bead. 

This bracelet is finished with a toggle clasp. Additionally, we used a piece of cable chain as a chain extender.

Bracelet with Tiger's Eye Beads

For this bracelet, you need the following DIY components:

13 tiger's eye beads, faceted, 10mm

1 spacer bead with cubic zirconia, gold-plated sterling silver

Miyuki seed bead, size #11, picasso brown

approx. 25cm Tigertail beading wire, dark golden, 0.45mm 

(alternatively Tigertail beading wire metallic)

2 crimp beads, 1mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 crimp covers, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 jumprings, closed, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 jumprings, open, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

1 lobster claw clasp, 11mm, gold-plated sterling silver

1 chain extender with 6mm coin, gold-plated sterling silver

Assemble the bracelet in the length of your choice. We used 13 tiger's eye beads (10mm) + 1 spacer bead with cubic zirconia. 

Additionally, we created some space between the beads with the help of seed beads. 

This bracelet is finished with a lobster claw clasp and a chain extender.

Bracelet with Agate Beads

For this bracelet, you need the following DIY components:

36 agate rondelle beads, mixed colours, 8x5mm 

approx. 25cm Tigertail beading wire, dark golden, 0.45mm 

(alternatively Tigertail beading wire metallic)

2 crimp beads, 1mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 crimp covers, 4mm, gold-plated sterling silver

2 wire protectors, gold-plated sterling silver

jumprings, open, 5mm, gold-plated sterling silver

1 lobster claw clasp, 11mm, gold-plated sterling silver

Assemble the bracelet in the length of your choice. We used 36 agate rondelle beads (8x5mm).

This bracelet is finished with wireguard hooks and a lobster claw clasp.