Crystal and gemstone needlepoint patterns

Crystals and gems: a cut gemstone seen from above, a geode cut in half, and birthstones by month, among them garnet, amethyst, diamond and emerald.

Also among the birthstones: aquamarine, pearl, ruby, peridot, sapphire and topaz. Most are drawn in several styles. All are four inches square on 18 mesh, and most can be made round; most also as an eight-inch mini pillow on 13 mesh. Facets are flat patches of close shades, so compare the threads first.