Wedding Day Traditions
Uncover the tradition of 'old, new, borrowed, and blue' in bridal jewelry. Drive business growth by incorporating these symbolic elements.
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Floating Lockets
Fill glass lockets with special beads, charms and more for highly customizable jewelry.
Incredible Inedibles: Food as Fashion
Savor your favorite foods in a whole new way! From pizza and hot dogs to miniature boxes of macaroni and more, food-inspired styles are fun to make and wear!
Shape Symbolism in Jewelry
Learn how you can choose shapes to add specific meanings to your jewelry.
Locked Up: How Lock and Key Jewelry is Sweeping the Fashion Stage
Locks and keys carry an innate sense of mystery and symbolism. Discover the many ways in which locks and keys continue to take the jewelry world by storm.
Single-Strand Necklace
Revitalize your style with this exquisite silver-plated brass necklace featuring a rolo chain and a stunning focal point—an open rounded rectangle encrusted with clear cubic zirconia—for a touch of timeless elegance.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This necklace and earring set, as cool and refreshing as an ocean breeze, features Crystal Passions® and amazonite beads. The necklace, with its distinct square drape, is perfectly complemented by a sky blue leather cord, harmonizing with the tranquil hues of the amazonite.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
A square drape sets this aquamarine and blue aventurine set apart, with gold accents adding a touch of shimmer to its misty hues.
Earrings
Add a splash of drama with these sparkling earrings. The elongated shape of the earwires lends an element of elegance to the design.
Oh So CHARMing
Charms are perennial favorites in the realm of jewelry embellishment. Use them to create themes, personalize designs--even keep your keys handy! Read on to learn more about these timeless pieces.
Australia's Influence
A journey down under is one you'll never forget. Discover the amazing wildlife, vast deserts and breathtaking horizons to inspire your designs.
Global Chic: Boho Polymer Clay Jewelry
Learn how to use polymer clay to create offbeat boho jewelry designs.
Chunky Chain Jewelry
This trend is back, and bigger is better. Explore how chunky chain jewelry is melding 80's style with modern, industrial glamour to take the fashion world by storm.
Princesscore Jewelry
It's time to channel your inner royalty with princesscore, a pretty fairytale-inspired trend that feels magical.
Best Foot Forward
Put your best foot forward with fun anklets, be they single or stacked. Learn more about this hot trend and how you can incorporate it into your summer look.
Geek-Chic Jewelry: Part 4 - Anime
Are you an otaku or a weeb? Do you love making jewelry that makes people say "oh, sugoi desu!"? Then the anime trend is for you!
Beaded Tassel Jewelry
Tassels have been incredibly popular on runways and in modern street fashion. Read on to learn how adding beads has transformed this trend into something entirely new.
Pair Wedding Jewelry to the Dress
Congratulations, you found the dress of your dreams! Now it's time to accessorize. Not sure where to start? This guide is here to help you look your absolute bridal best.
Master the Art of Layered Necklaces: 5 Essential Tips
Create eye-catching layered necklace looks with tips on mixing chain styles, lengths, textures and color for a balanced, personalized design.
The Eras of Jewelry
Explore the differences between Victorian jewelry and Art Deco, Modern and Art Nouveau. Set the way-back-machine, because we're traveling through time for this one.
Animal Print - A Fashion Attraction
Animal print is one of the most enduring patterns of all time. Explore their history and how to incorporate them into your jewelry designs.
Sugar Rush: Sweet Jewelry Treats
These sweet treats are for wearing, not eating! Explore candy- and dessert-inspired jewelry designs bursting with delicious creativity.
Western Jewelry
Whether city slickers or local yokels, the fashion world is calling designers out at high noon. Will you say howdy to Western trends?
Wedding Guest Jewelry Etiquette
You're invited to their big day but unsure what is appropriate attire. Our guide illustrates the jewelry related DOs and DON'Ts of wedding guest decorum.
Tropical Weddings
Tropical-themed weddings are a perfect way to create a special day that feels like a vacation for you and your guests.
Astrological and Zodiac Jewelry
Astrological and zodiac jewelry continues to play to people's need for self-expression. Read on to find some of the latest ways to design with this trend.
Ornament
Bask in the rosy aura of this heavenly messenger. This little angel will add a touch of grace to your decorations, bringing a serene presence to any setting.
Two-Piece Christmas Bracelet Set
Using large and small seed beads in the Cellini stitch creates a 3D effect. Katsue Huang's experiments with this technique produced festive Christmas tree and Santa hat motifs.
Elephant Jewelry Meaning and Symbolism
Discover how to add lovable pachyderm motifs in jewelry for designs that are hard to forget. Explore this article to learn more.
Reiki Jewelry: Balance Your Body and Mind
Discover the universal energy known as reiki and how practitioners of this Japanese style of energy healing has growing in popularity in the US.
The Halo Effect
The halo jewelry trend is ringing all kinds of style bells. Learn how to incorporate halo elements into your designs.
Core Trends
Explore these "core" aesthetics to discover what’s trending in jewelry. Discover links to trend articles showcasing design ideas, product suggestions and more.
The Meaning of Butterflies
Let your style take flight with butterfly jewelry. Butterflies make wonderful additions to designs and represent happiness, beauty and transformation.
A Jewelry-Maker's Advent Calendar
Have some fun! Turn an advent calendar into a jewelry-making challenge by creating one piece a day until Christmas.
Halloween Jewelry
Say hello to spooky season with hauntingly fun jewelry! Find ideas, inspiration and materials for Halloween jewelry in this article.
Mermaid Magic
This undersea trend has merfolk of all ages flipping their fins. Dive in headfirst to learn how you can bring the fluidity and beauty of these mythical creatures ashore.
Get Pinned: Safety Pin Jewelry
Read on to discover the origins of safety pin fashion and the newest ways to incorporate it into your jewelry.
Pearlcore - Pearls Refreshed
Discover the enchanting allure of Pearlcore: where nostalgia meets modernity in a luminous dance of timeless elegance.
The Enduring Popularity of Gemstone Jewelry
Gemstone jewelry has captivated the hearts of fashion enthusiasts and jewelry lovers for centuries. Discover why gemstone designs are an excellent choice for designers aiming to create and sell jewelry.
Metal of the Moment--Brass
Brass is the metal of the moment according to fashion mavens. Learn all about this age-old material and how to incorporate it into your designs.
Holiday Jewelry and Craft Traditions
The holiday season is all about tradition. Why not add to your list of Christmas traditions using your beads and jewelry-making supplies?
The Anklet - A Bracelet for the Legs
Feel a little scandalous this summer: put on some jewelry and flash those ankles! Learn all about this edgy accessory here.
Chakras and Their Gemstones
Explore the chakras, what each represents, and the gemstones traditionally associated with them in Western understandings of chakra energy.
Earrings
Create elegant fall earrings with Celestial Crystal® beads for a subtle charm and feminine allure for any outfit.
Nailing the Nail Art Trend
Nail art is more popular than ever. Create amazing nail art using Crystal Passions® crystal flat back stones, rhinestones, seed beads and more.
Earrings
Decorate your lobes and your upper ears in style with these trendy small hoop earrings. The connecting chain adds a playful touch and creates fun movement.
Aromatherapy Jewelry
Learn how to incorporate the soothing aroma of essential oils into your jewelry designs.
Bracelet and Earring Set
This striking, sophisticated bracelet and earring set showcases floral-embossed brass with a petite floral pattern. The addition of lustrous seed beads in midnight hues of blue and amethyst brings a rich and alluring touch to this dramatic ensemble.
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