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    Jewelry-making has appealed to creative entrepreneurial types for centuries, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a craft that’s relatively approachable — anyone who’s patient enough can...

If you have spent any time browsing pearls to use in your jewelry creations, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that freshwater pearls offer much more variety than their saltwater counterparts. They form...

There is no other piece of jewelry that showcases the same timeless elegance as a strand of pearls. Whether you are working with freshwater or saltwater pearls, though, it is...

One of the great things about being a jewelry maker is having the opportunity to work with all sorts of beautiful materials. There are, of course, plenty of beads that...

For hundreds of years, professional jewelers have used all sorts of different settings to hold gemstones in place when making jewelry. Recently, however, jewelry made using a technique known as...

Whether you are brand new to making jewelry or you’ve been at it for a while and just recently decided to try to sell your creations for a profit, figuring...

During challenging times, it is natural to seek ways to keep stress and anxiety at bay. While things like going for a walk, relaxing in a warm bubble bath, and...

If you want to make a piece of jewelry that’s simple, sophisticated, and downright beautiful, you can’t go wrong with a pearl choker necklace. While the classic strand of pearls...

When you think about beads, natural gemstones may be the first material that comes to mind. There are, however, many other options out there. Metal beads are a stunning option, and...

When you are in the market for natural gemstones to use in your jewelry-making projects, pearls are always an appealing option. Whether you are interested in natural or cultured pearls, there are...

No matter how old you are, nothing tells mom “I love you” quite as well as a homemade gift for Mother’s Day.

While the beads you use tend to have the biggest impact on the overall appearance of your creations, the chain matters, too. In addition to impacting the aesthetics of your...