Fall Hill Bead and Gem

Herkimer Diamonds at Fall Hill Bead and Gem

Fall Hill Bead and Gem is a full-service bead and gem shop with an extensive collection of handmade jewelry.

Fall Hill Bead and Gem specializes in Herkimer and Little Falls Diamond jewelry and hand drilled Herkimer Diamond beads. Herkimer Diamonds and Little Falls Diamonds are quartz diamonds. The quartz diamonds were formed about 500 million years ago in the dolomitic limestone that lines the Mohawk Valley. One theory is that they formed on an ancient seabed that once covered this area. A die-off created the proper conditions for these crystals to form. Other evidence of a seabed can be seen in the stramatolite (or cryptozoon) fossils found within the Little Falls Dolostone.

Herkimer Diamonds were first discovered in Little Falls NY.

Herkimer Diamonds are unique in that they come out of the earth as a double terminated crystal. These crystals contain 18 naturally formed faces. This gives them the appearance of being cut or “faceted”. They are also known to be the world’s clearest quartz. True Herkimer Diamonds are only found in Herkimer County, NY.

Stop by the shop on West Main Street and take a look at the variety of beads and crystal specimens from around the world. Classes and parties available!

Fall Hill Bead and Gem has curated a unique collection of beads and findings.

Our collection includes Czech glass and crystal, semiprecious and precious stone beads. We also have bone and wood beads, Tibetan/Nepalese beads, and specialty items like the fair trade Kazuri beads.