Intricately carved soapstone beads imbue these earrings with a sense of primal elegance and sophistication.

What does your jewelry say? From cultural symbolism to psychology to group affiliations, this article delves into the complexity behind our jewelry.

Adorn your gift box with the addition of this captivating fluorite bracelet. The serene blue and violet tones of the fluorite beads harmonize with the rugged allure of the large hand-faceted fluorite nugget and carved rondelles.

A carved gem or shell, in which the carved design stands out against a background of a different color.

Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of jade, highlighting its revered status in Chinese culture, its exceptional toughness, and its various forms, including jadeite and nephrite, as well as its widespread use in jewelry and carvings, with an emphasis on the importance of color, translucency, and texture in determining jade quality.

An ancient art form, bone carving continues to influence artists today. Do you know where this time-honored tradition derives from and how it's done today? You will now.

Q: I have some carved shell flowers. The hole is in the middle of each flower. How do I attach beads, and how do I make them into earrings?

Q: How do you tell the difference between a cameo that is carved out of a single piece of shell, and one that has the image glued onto the background?

Q: I have a pretty rose cabochon with petals that can't be set in a bezel. Should I wire wrap it—if so, how do I do this? Thank you.

Soapstone is incredibly soft, which makes it a perfect stone for carving. Natural soapstone tends to have light shades of gray, green or brown, making it ideal for autumn-themed jewelry.

Marble is viewed as a stone of potential. Marble has been used in architecture, decorative carvings and, of course, jewelry for centuries for its fantastic cutting and shaping properties.

A scarab is a member of the Scarabaeidae family. This group of insects is made up of about 30,000 species of heavy oval-shaped beetles.A scarab is also a type of talisman made of stone, metal or other materials, in the shape of a scarab beetle. Scarab pendants and cabochons are often seen in modern jewelry, but were first hugely popular in ancient Egypt around 2,000 BCE. Finely carved scarabs were worn in ancient Egypt as jewelry and were also created for use as seals by individuals and government officials. The Egyptians also often buried scarab carvings with mummies, as it was considered a symbol of the soul.

Decoration made by carving or engraving a design into a gem or other hard material. Intaglio is the opposite of cameo.

Bead and component material carved from the horns of animals such as cattle and goats. Horn is a permanent growth on the head of an animal. Antler is a material which is grown and shed yearly by wild animals such as deer, moose and elk.

Follow along with Joel Peterson to see how to change out the various bits or attach a flex shaft to the rotary tool and use this jewelry-making tool for inlaying, cutting, carving, cleaning and polishing.

Accentuate the shapes of pendants with wirework lines. In this necklace design, wire is used to trace and accentuate the veins of the amber butterfly wing.

The right clay tools make creating with polymer clay easier and more fun. Christi Friesen, polymer clay artist extraordinaire, explains why she loves this set of five double-ended clay carving tools in a fun jewelry-making product feature.

Unleash your inner goddess with this amethyst necklace and earring set. The hand-carved pendants and matching beads are said to promote peace and balance.

This design brings together a beautiful collection of natural materials including leather, horn, bone and more for a boho-inspired look.

A decorative sleeve closure used to fasten the two sides of a man's dress shirt (although some mens-style women's blouses will have this feature). Originally composed of two buttons on a short length of chain, a cuff link is now commonly created using a swivel-style finding. The finding is often hidden by a cabochon, carving or other small design motif.

(also called Bola tie or Bolo tie) A type of necktie popular in the American Southwest, created using a length of cord fastened with a clamping slide finding, and finished with metal bolo tip ends. The finding is often hidden by a cabochon, carving or other large design motif.

Lyn Punkari used several metalwork techniques to create the "Woman In The Flower Crown" brooch. PMC flowers surround the serene face of carved rainbow moonstone, while a sapphire heart beats in time to the gentle swaying of gemstone beads on the side.

Show your spooky spirit wearing this happy Halloween necklace with artisan-made lamp work glass beads, a classic black tassel and a happy jack-o-lantern bead

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with our exquisite bracelet design. The rich hues of sapphire and tigereye beads are beautifully complemented by the carved bone accents, creating a stunning piece that embodies the strength and grace of this majestic animal.