If you make your own jewelry to sell to others then you know how important it is to keep your costs low while still being able to offer your customers lots of beautiful jewelry made with decent gemstones. Instead of lowering the quality of the beads and jewelry supplies you use, you may want to consider buying mixed bead and gemstone lots online!

Check out this fun mixed gemstone lot!

There are actually several advantages to buying a large mixed lot of beads instead of just buying individual beads for specific projects:

First, it’s actually kind of fun to open a package or strand of beads and be completely surprised at what you get. You’ll end up with a lot of beads that you may not have an immediate need for, but in a month or two you’ll smile when you go rooting through your loose bead box and find a random gemstone that you would have never ordered but fits perfectly into the necklace or bracelet you’re working on at the time.

Second, it really is a good way to lower costs while still saving money. Sure, you won’t be able to use every single bead every single time, but most bead lots put together similar beads and gemstones so you have a pretty good idea of what kind of quality you’re getting.

Third, I’ve actually had some luck creating similar bracelets and necklaces using the beads and gemstones from a mixed lot. They didn’t match exactly in color, but I was able to build a whole series of pieces that I advertised as “Unique!” while they all were still clearly made from beads of the same size and shape, just with different and complimentary colors.

If you’re looking to buy some great affordable beads and gemstones at a discounts, and you’re adventurous enough for a little surprise, then buy a mixed lot of beads and get ready for some creative (and money-saving) fun!