Don’t think twice if you want these special beads for your next jewelry project.
Lava stone has drawn my attention not only for its deep black color and rough texture but also for the way it was developed. The simple fact that lava stone is indeed solidified lava makes my imagination go wild. ![]()
This stone is a genuine testimony of one of the most impressive and destructive forces on Earth and now is at your reach, through For the Love of Beads, as the central piece for your next beading project. It can be found in our other gemstones section.
When you have a lava stone bead in your hand you can feel through its unique texture, that this stone is one of a kind. Its rare and pitted surface tells you how powerful the natural process was to make it.
Literally, lava stone means fire. And I don´t think you can say that of any other stone. This stone has been used in the construction industry for centuries due its light weight but strong and majestic appereance. No wonder why the Spaniards used it to cover the facades of huge and stunning palaces and churches in Mexico City after the Conquest of Mexico.
It wasn’t until the 19 century that jewelers makers around the world, incorporated lava stone beads to their designs. Its black and red color makes it very appreciated for people who are looking for that earthly look and want to make an homage to Mother nature as well.
We have this beautiful stone in black color and 3 different styles and sizes. It works very well if you combine it with other natural beads or silver or glass.
Although there are plenty of places where there have been a constant volcano activity the material is not always available in the beads market because the shortage of lava stone bead´s skillful artisans.
Hurry up because the demand for this stone is growing up and we are running out of these unique beads.![]()
And be aware of fake lava stone beads. There are some people who create faux lava rocks with polymer clay. The way to know if they are fake or not is simple. The real ones are resistant to pressure and scratching.
Lava stone has been considered for many cultures as the stone of the survivor. And because its obviously straight relation with fire, lava stone is also regarded as a powerful and energetic rock.
It´s said that the wearer feels a flow of energy as soon as they connect on a metaphysical level with this stone and also that they strenghten our connection to Mother Earth.
So, let fly your imagination and start making beautiful pieces of jewelry with the stone made with fire and please, send us pics of your creations.











