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How to Restore and Repurpose Stone Beads
Stone beads make delightful and eye-catching pieces of jewelry, but they are not immune to damage. Without the proper care, stone beads can lose their luster and look dull and uninviting,...
Crafting on a Budget: The Benefits of Wholesale Beads
Making beautiful jewelry is a lot of fun and a great way to express your inner fabulousness, but it can get expensive. Many crafters have discovered wholesale beads—high-quality beads sold...
Gems 101: Understanding Different Gemstone Cuts and Shapes
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, her engagement ring had top billing. The reports in the media described Ms. Markle's beautiful ring as a cushion-cut diamond bracketed...
Timeless Keshi Pearls Work for Every Occasion
Is there anything more elegant, more classic, than the soft luminescent glow of a pearl? Pearls have been a mainstay with jewelry designers for good reason. They are perfect for...
Incorporate Labradorite Beads into Your 2018 Attire
Traveling to Labrador during the winter months is one good way to see the northern lights. Another option is by gazing into the illuminated facets of the fantastic gemstone, labradorite.Labradorite...
All You Need to Know About Rose Gold Beads
If you’re looking to update your jewelry color palette this year, consider adding a touch of rose gold. As a color, rose gold is more popular than ever. It’s been...
Colorful Amethyst Beads Can Bead-Dazzle Boring Clothing
Trying to find a way to jazz up your wardrobe? Are you crazy about the color purple? Is amethyst your birthstone? If you answered yes to any of the above...
For the Pro Beader: Tips on Working with Keshi Pearls
The rare Keshi pearl or the poppy seed pearl (Keshi is Japanese for pearl) is a beautiful Japanese pearl found in the Akoya oyster. It has a much flatter appearance...
Simple DIY Projects to Add a Touch of Elegance to Your Home
Are you wanting to add a burst of color and elegance to your home? If so, you may want to consider exploring beaded home décor. Beads are an ideal option for...
Ancient Bead Production: The History of the Carnelian Beads
Carnelian beads of top quality make any creation beautiful with their deep reddish-orange color. It was a highly sought-after stone centuries ago because of its rich color. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan...
Bring in the New Year with Green Onyx Beads
Onyx gets its name from the Greek word for fingernail, onux. Legend states Eros mischievously cut the fingernails of Aphrodite while she slept, and since her clippings were heavenly in origin,...
9 Facts You Didn't Know About Autism and Cognition
Twenty years ago autism was a mysterious and relatively unknown disorder. It affected 1 in 5,000 children. Today, people have a much better understanding of autism. The Centers for Disease...
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