Gemstone beads on wire, cabochons, settings for creative hobbies

France Perles offers you a wide selection of gemstones: Tiger's Eye, Moonstone, Amethyst, Lava Stone, Rose Quartz, Black Onyx, Labradorite, in different shapes: stranded stones, individual stones, semi-drilled stones, set stones, cabochons, spacer pendants, rosary chains. You will find the bead that suits you to create your quality jewelry.

What is a gemstone?

A gemstone is a natural, hard, and colored stone, used as a precious or fine stone for its beauty and brilliance, ideal for jewelry creation. Gemstone beads are used in the fields of jewelry and goldsmithing to create and set jewelry such as earrings, rings, bracelets, or necklaces.

What is a precious stone?

The term "precious stone" is limited to the following four gems: diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald. All other stones are called "fine stones."

What is a fine/semi-precious stone?

All other gems that are not considered precious stones are called "fine stones" or formerly "semi-precious stones." (The term "semi-precious stone" is now prohibited in commerce in France under the Decree No. 2002-65 of January 14, 2002).