Suffering losses from canceled events? This article can help. Branch beyond the show floor and discover alternate methods for marketing your products and boosting sales.

Choosing the right metal to use in your jewelry involves balancing a number of factors beyond gold vs. silver. Get the lowdown on all materials metal.

Create a stunning drop necklace and earring set featuring the natural brilliance of faceted labradorite and sterling silver. Alternatively, personalize your treasure by substituting your preferred stones and chain, transforming it into a sparkling and customized masterpiece.

Learn how to create beautiful jewelry to flatter any face shape.

Explore the history of birthstones and find popular alternatives with the help of this article.

Explore new ways to use jewelry findings with this article all about alternative uses for everything from bead caps to safety pins.

Q: How do you keep top-drilled beads going in an alternating pattern on a necklace or bracelet? I have some small pearls that I would love to use.

Q: How can I hang a gemstone donut on a length of cording without using a donut bail?

Q: With the price of gold and silver being so high, I'm thinking of using alternative metals, such as pewter or copper. How do other metals compare when used in jewelry?

Q: Hello, I'm a very beginner at jewelry making. I want to learn how to solder jump rings. I'm using gold-plated brass jump rings and wanted to know the best way to proceed. The jump rings that I'm using are very small and I'm wondering how to solder such small jump rings without heating the rest of the jewelry? Are there any alternative ways to do this?

Q: Can you please tell me what type of drill along with drill bits I will have to purchase to drill through the stones like quartz crystal? I currently use a water pump lapidary tool by Gunther but the drill bits are too expensive and they don’t last. I’m looking for another alternative.

Learn an alternate way to thread a needle without holding it in the air. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.

Cauliflower isn't typically associated with gems, but howlite grows in cauliflower-like masses. The stone is incredibly versatile--often used as an inexpensive alternative to turquoise.

A double-strand chainmaille bracelet with luminous Czech glass druk beads. Alternating jump rings and glass beads create a unique eye-catching design.

Three bands in alternating copper and silver are a simple and stylish addition to any designer-artist’s wardrobe.

Easily create your own version of this elevated macramé bracelet using a single knot and simple stitching techniques. Personalize the look with alternate bead colors.

Adorned with alternating black obsidian and red agate gemstone beads, this bracelet is carefully threaded with imitation silk cord and exudes a captivating blend of natural allure and contemporary charm.

Untangle any confusion over chains. We show you 34 styles of chain, how each looks, a description and alternate name for the chain.