Gemstone beads are some of the most desirable forms of beads in the USA. While they were once shaped into beads by hand, today, most gemstone beads are made in factories using equipment that allows them to be manufactured in vast quantities. Modern gemstone beads come in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Nearly any type of natural precious or semi-precious gemstone can be fashioned into a bead. Gemstone beads also have metaphysical properties and are used in prayers many times. For example, Topaz in general brings very soothing relief to a person’s emotional condition.