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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...