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The Ultimate Guide: Exploring the History of Beads
Trends in fashion, jewelry and even art come and go, but beads have been a part of nearly every trend since the dawn of time. While the specific styles change...
6 of the Most Common Gemstones Used in Jewelry
Humans have adorned themselves with gemstones since the dawn of time. For thousands of years, precious and semi-precious gemstone beads have been used to make pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets and more. And...
3 Bead Stringing Wire Techniques for Your Next Project
If you are interested in learning how to make beaded jewelry, there are a lot of different methods and techniques to choose from. For beginners, however, stringing beads on beading...
How to Identify Gemstones: 3 Helpful Tips
Whether you collect crystals for their purported healing properties or you are a jewelry maker with a wide assortment of precious or semi-precious beads, knowing how to identify gemstones is...
Beading 101: Where Do Gemstones Come From?
If you use natural gemstones in your designs, you have probably wondered where they come from. You likely know that they are mined from the earth in various parts of...
How to Organize Your Jewelry-Making Supplies – 4 Helpful Tips
Whether you make jewelry as a hobby or you have a business as a full-time jewelry designer, keeping all of your supplies organized can be tricky. It’s easy to mix...
How Do Freshwater Pearls Get Their Color? 6 Interesting Facts
When someone mentions pearls, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a perfectly spherical white or slightly off-white stone. While this variety is one of the most prized,...
5 Freshwater Pearl Colors That Are Perfect for Your Winter Jewelry Creations
Pearls are a beautiful gemstone for year-round wear. Because they come in so many different colors, they can be worn with just about everything, and they exude a timeless elegance...
7 Essential Tools Every Jewelry Maker Needs
Making jewelry is a hobby that’s great for your brain and can be good for your wallet, too. Before you get started, though, you’ll need to stock up on a few...
10 Gemstone Colors and What They Say About You
Without color, the world in which we live would be a pretty boring place. It’s difficult to even imagine never seeing a clear blue sky, vibrant orange, yellow and...
A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Brass Beads
As a jewelry designer, there are many, many materials to choose from when creating pieces. Whether you are designing jewelry for yourself, to share with friends and loved ones or...
4 Creative Ways to Add Gold Freshwater Pearls to Your Jewelry
There is something special about gold, and we’re not just talking about the metal. The color itself is incredible and tends to invoke all sorts of positive emotions for many...
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