Animal Symbolism: Creating Totem Jewelry
What's your spirit animal? Use this informative guide to help you and your customers add meaningful animal totem symbols to jewelry designs.
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The Timeless Appeal of the Goth Trend in Jewelry
The goth trend in jewelry has remained a fascinating and enduring subculture since its inception in the 1970s. Learn about this fashion movement to design jewelry that captivates individuals of all ages.
Make Boot Bling Jewelry
Add a touch of flair to any pair of boots by crafting anklet-inspired bootlets.
How (and Why) to Make a Christmas Spider
Uncover the intriguing backstory of the Christmas spider and learn to craft your own spider ornament in this enlightening article.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Craft a whimsical necklace and earrings set with White Lotus™ freshwater pearls in shimmering shades of white, silvery gray and mauve. The interplay of varied sizes and shapes among the pearls amplifies the charm of this playful and sweet jewelry ensemble.
Chandelier Earrings
For a touch of drama, craft bold chandelier earrings. The sway of dangling pendants catching the light will set off any look to perfection.
Negative Space in Jewelry Design
Incorporating negative space into your jewelry designs adds a distinctive touch that will set your creative efforts apart. This article explains how.
Earrings
Shimmering droplets of ocean spray cascade from these elegant earrings, complemented by the gleam of silver. The chic interplay of cool tones captivates with subtle twinkles.
Collar-Style Necklace
Madlen Zhorzholiani's "Sun in the Sea" necklace takes you on an under-the-sea adventure. The captivating interplay of colors is surpassed only by the intricacy of the beadwork.
Bracelet
Add warmth to rainbow fluorite's cool blues and greens with antique copper-plated beads in a graceful flower shape. The mix of round and faceted fluorite beads adds a distinct touch to this elegant bracelet.
Double-Strand Necklace
Get inspired to add a touch of realism to your jewelry designs with this gorgeous seed-beaded butterfly necklace.
"Butterfly Explosion" Inspirational Bead Mosaic
Crafted with precision using seed beads, "Butterfly Explosion" vividly captures the delicate beauty of butterflies in flight. The mosaic's detailed design and vibrant colors showcase the artist's exceptional skill and creativity, making it a standout piece.
Single-Strand Necklace
This abstract pendant is complex and simple, elegant and raw, gritty and refined. With its dark cord, this edgy necklace is perfect for the spirit of a new generation.
Single-Strand Necklace
The red tones of this pendant's copper wire wrapping enhance the beauty of the green focal stone; its freeform design complements the asymmetry of the stone.
Single-Strand Necklace
With a sultry golden radiance reminiscent of a volcanic hot spring, this necklace emanates avant-garde allure and embodies original style.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Crafted with meticulous detail, this captivating necklace and earring set features a silver-finished steel charm in the shape of a heart with a cutout design, complemented by a smaller single-sided heart charm in gold-finished steel. The set is elegantly accented with a silver-plated brass curb chain and gold-plated brass ear wires designed as round hoops adorned with open hearts.
Bib-Style Necklace
Jennifer Stephens' "Pacific Tidepool" necklace blends various bead sizes and textures, capturing the essence of tidepools while exuding avant-garde beauty and balance.
Bib-Style Necklace
Irina Oleinik's "Dragon" necklace was a finalist in our 2023 Jewelry-Making Contest. This masterpiece of seed beading is destined to make a dramatic entrance!
Pearls in Men's Jewelry
One of the most surprising trends to take men's fashion by storm in recent years is pearl jewelry. Read on to learn stylish ways to create stylish pearl designs for the men in your life.
Earrings
At first glance, these earrings look like coral in their gold-toned settings. Surprise! They’re actually lightweight cheesewood dyed a lovely light orange.
Get Cozy with Knit Polymer Clay
Take your polymer clay skills to cozy new levels with this knit trend. Learn how to incorporate knit clay techniques into your jewelry lines and more with this article.
Shedding Light on the Story of Hanukkah
Discover the rich traditions of Hanukkah and gain the insights you need to create stunning Hanukkah jewelry designs.
The History of Sámi Jewelry
The Sámi are Native Europeans with over 400 years in creative experience. Read on to learn how to create jewelry inspired by this rich culture.
Japandi Trend
Explore the union of function, minimalism and Scandinavian "hygge" through the world of Japandi design.
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