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What Should You Be Looking for in a Gemstone Bead Vendor?
For millions of people, jewelry making is so much more than just a fun way to pass the time. It’s an opportunity to make wearable art. It’s a chance for talented, creative...
How Should You Care for Your Beaded Jewelry?
A beautiful, one of a kind piece of beaded gemstone jewelry is something of value. It’s a work of art – a creation unlike any other in the world. As...
6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Pearls
When it comes to gemstones, it’s hard to think of an option with more timeless appeal than the pearl. Pearls come in a wide variety of shapes and styles. For that reason,...
5 Wonderful Reasons to Take Up Jewelry Making
It’s not at all difficult to understand why someone would want to take up jewelry making. After all, everyone appreciates jewelry. Gemstones and precious metals have a deep, primal appeal,...
The Fascinating World of Druzy Gems
If you aren’t familiar with druzy gemstones – also spelled druse and drusy – they’re the encrustations of tiny quartz crystals across the surface of a host stone. Their unusual...
6 Ways to Enhance the Magic of Your Wedding with Beads, Gems, and Pearls
Wedding season is almost upon us, and brides everywhere are adding personal touches to nearly every aspect of their big day. One way to make your day sparkle is by...
Green with Envy: A Spotlight on May’s Birthstone
You know how the old saying goes: “April showers bring May flowers.” The month of May is when the spring season comes into full bloom – quite literally. Therefore, many...
9 Amazing Bead Creations That Aren’t Jewelry
There is an explosion of creative jewelry makers online. Etsy alone has an abundance of shops – crystal necklaces, drop earrings, beaded bracelets, and every kind of body jewelry. But,...
Here’s a Quick Way to Be the Next Golden Child
Everyone wants to be the star of the show, but to do so you have to dress the part. Being the darling of the party or the golden child of...
Outshine Them All: Wear Diamonds
Fashion trends change with the seasons, but diamonds are forever. Always in style, diamonds can elevate any casual outfit or put the finishing touch on that perfectly planned ensemble. Often...
The History of Amber Beads and What This Gemstone Really Is
Mysterious gemstones have attracted human attention for thousands of years. The curiosity to know more about something fuels people’s fascination toward it. This is the reason why amber was once...
Why Rose Gold Beads Are Making Waves
As we make our way into 2016, you may have noticed the rise in popularity of rose gold jewelry. Its rise in demand isn’t that surprising, considering how beautiful the color...
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