Discover the enchanting allure of Pearlcore: where nostalgia meets modernity in a luminous dance of timeless elegance.
The Enduring Popularity of Gemstone Jewelry
Gemstone jewelry has captivated the hearts of fashion enthusiasts and jewelry lovers for centuries. Discover why gemstone designs are an excellent choice for designers aiming to create and sell jewelry.
Metal of the Moment--Brass
Brass is the metal of the moment according to fashion mavens. Learn all about this age-old material and how to incorporate it into your designs.
Beaded Purse Straps
Ready to take on a different kind of beading project and make a fashion statement? Embellished purse handles are glitzy and fun for evening wear. Here are some ideas to get you started.
A Complete Guide to Turquoise
Learn what turquoise is, types of turquoise gems, typical gemological enhancements and buying tips for this popular blue-green gemstone.
Chakras and Their Gemstones
Western understandings of chakras involve associating specific chakras to physical points in the body. Learn what each chakra represents and what gemstones are associated with them.
Earrings
Create elegant fall earrings with Celestial Crystal® beads for a subtle charm and feminine allure for any outfit.
Earrings
Decorate your lobes and your upper ears in style with these trendy small hoop earrings. The connecting chain adds a playful touch and creates fun movement.
Bracelet
Capture the glistening hues of winter in this holiday-themed bracelet. A blend of silver-plated pewter beads and crystal rhinestones makes this an irresistible treat.
Bracelet and Earring Set
This striking, sophisticated bracelet and earring set showcases floral-embossed brass with a petite floral pattern. The addition of lustrous seed beads in midnight hues of blue and amethyst brings a rich and alluring touch to this dramatic ensemble.
Earrings
Adorn your ears with the exquisite beauty of these delicate dangle earrings, featuring multi-gemstone beads and delicate gold-plated accents for a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Earrings
The Preciosa Czech crystal beads in these earrings sparkle in candlelight, beautifully capturing the essence of Hanukkah's celebration of light.
Skirt
Golden steeds gallop for beautiful rhinestone embellishments in this dress with an elegant Western feeling.
Skirt
This skirt pops with abstract flowers, forming beautiful swirls around eye-catching bursts of twinkling rhinestones.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Experience the versatility of polymer clay with this knitted texture plait project. Easily make it your own by changing the pendant shape.
Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set
Discover the world of designing with Premo! Sculpey® Polymer Clay. Create simple accessories like this cuff bracelet and earring set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Diversify accessories with Premo! Sculpey® Polymer Clay. Create intrinsic patterns, designs and styles with an abundance of colors.
Turquoise: Then and Now
What do the ancient Egyptians, Native Americans, 1970's celebrities and people today all have in common? A love of turquoise! Explore this gemstone's popularity throughout history.
Gemstone Grading
Learn all about industry standards of gemstone grading—color, clarity, cut and more—including a chart that explains the difference between each grade.
An Ocean of Style
Dive into ocean-themed jewelry trends featuring mermaids, sea-life motifs and breezy coastal styles.
Versatile Wood Jewelry
Wooden jewelry has once again been on the rise. Find inspiration for your own nature-inspired designs in this article.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Grab the brass ring with this carnelian drop necklace and earrings set. Wirewrapped ParaWire™ creates the look of cones for an upscale, boho finish.
A Guide to Metals
What does your choice of metal say about you? This article explores the meaning of different metals in jewelry designs to help you learn what your jewelry is saying.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This contemporary necklace and earring set combines the classic charm of roses and crystals with a modern twist of turquoise and black.
Bib-Style Necklace
On adventures near and far, strut your stuff in this memorable pachyderm necklace packed with bold orange detailing.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
Step out in style with this multi-gemstone bracelet featuring Celestial Crystal® beads and gold-plated accents.
Earrings
Adorn yourself with elegance in these stunning multi-gemstone dangle earrings, featuring a graceful gradual cascade of colorful beads with exquisite gold-plated accents.
A Guide to Bails
Ever wonder what a bail is? How do you use it and what should you look for to find what you need for your designs? All of that has been compiled in one handy location.
Earrings
Pink and gold dazzle together in an earring design featuring Sculpey® PREMO clays and gold leaf sheet. Wire twists form breast cancer ribbon symbols.
Earrings
Craft dainty earrings flowing with the cool, serene hues of the ocean. Monogrammed discs add a personal touch to enhance the beauty of this work of art.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Transform your style with our mesmerizing necklace and earring set showcasing Preciosa Czech crystals in light sapphire, sapphire, and cobalt blue, beautifully paired with a fashionable paperclip chain and gold-finished brass accents.
A Dozen Ways to End a Necklace
Sometimes it's not easy to know how to end a necklace, especially when there are so many ways that you can start it. Well take a breath of relief, here are a dozen ways to help you.
Earrings
Cleverly using Czech glass flower beads as the ends of a wrapper, this delicious-looking butterscotch earring set looks sweet enough to eat.
Ask the Experts Gemstones Q&A
Q: I recently collected a lot of small stones and pebbles on the beach and want to wire wrap them and turn them into pendants. However, after the stones dried, they lost some of the appeal that made me pick them up in the first place. How can I treat the stones to give them the ''just out of the ocean'' look again? And I need this to be permanent and safe to wear. Thank you,
How to Make Bracelets with Bugle Beads and Seed Beads
Long twisted bugle beads fill these bracelets with fiery colors—make your own using the full written instructions courtesy of Preciosa®.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Create a unique necklace with an enameled pendant, complete with custom setting and bail. Read on to learn how.
A Brief History of Czech Glass Bead Making
Travel to the Crystal Valley and explore the rich heritage of Czech glass beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This chic jewelry set featuring lapis lazuli half-moon beads and trendy tassels will sweep you off your feet with its stylish design.
Triple-Strand Necklace
Turn heads this holiday season with this stunning necklace adorned with the intricate beauty of a Crystal Passions® amethyst drop, an emerald Chaton, and a mix of Crystal Passions® amethyst and emerald beads, all elegantly complemented by a delicate gold-finished chain.
Triple-Strand Bracelet and Earring Set
Elegant jasper and silk stone beads are paired with antique silver-plated brass in this alluring necklace and earring set. The delicate filigree adorning the flower focals adds a touch of timeless femininity to the overall design.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Make a bold statement with this stunning necklace and earring set that exudes earthy elegance. This showstopper features beads of dyed African "turquoise," antiqued copper and faceted red jasper, creating a truly captivating ensemble.
Earrings
This earring design is versatile enough to be whatever you'd like--a flower, a Celtic knot or planetary orbits. Colorful jump rings and Celestial Crystals® are easy to personalize.
Collar-Style Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Designer Florewela Dela Cruz Cornelis imagined seeing this set head Down the Aisle and we can't help but want to see that, too.
Key Ring
Express your resilience with this macramé keyring adorned with a charm proudly declaring "survivor."
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Make your own pendant by creating a seed bead bezel for any Crystal Passions, or other centerpieces.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
An opulent effect is created with the dramatic length of this necklace and the color pairing of gold and purple.
Ornament
Craft an enduring vision of loveliness that will captivate generations to come with this radiant snowflake ornament, adorned with lustrous green beads and sparkling crystals.
Single-Strand Necklace
Craft this simple and charming cross necklace, showcasing gleaming stainless steel and a sleek, masculine design.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Diverse elements harmonize to create a cohesive whole in this chic necklace and earring set. This ensemble features sophisticated black and green onyx, sparkling white topaz and shimmering White Lotus™ cultured pearls.
Earrings
For a truly festive touch, craft charming Christmas earrings featuring a gold-finished pewter and enamel Christmas sleigh.
Earrings
Showcasing twisted jump rings as the standout feature, these earrings ascend to a new level of elegance. Adorned with the gentle hues of spring, this earring set emanates a soft glow of pale green and silver, shimmering with a sense of hope.
Earrings
Understated modern flair comes to life with these silver- and gold-toned earrings. Featuring Crystal Passions® vintage gold pearl beads and faceted crystals, this pair is perfect for any occasion.
Earrings
Embrace the spirit of gift-giving in every season with these charming earrings adorned with Crystal Passions® faceted cubes. Playful red bows add a touch of cunning elegance, tying the whole picture together with perfection.
Earrings
Faceted cone beads give the popular Christmas tree earring design a sleek, modern look.
Ring
Draw inspiration from this stunning award-winning ring, featuring faceted gemstones set in fine silver Precious Metal Clay. The design exudes a regal style reminiscent of the jewels worn by medieval royalty, adding a timeless touch to your creations.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Amber and golden horn beads hang like drops of "Honey in the Comb" in Sandy Mikel's striking necklace.
Bookmark
Create this enchanting bookmark featuring two hearts embellished with Crystal Passions® rhinestones. A flowering vine winds its way down the double-sided base.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The cultured freshwater pearls and shimmering crystals in this set frame small pops of color, making this design as versatile as it is stunning.
Earring
Radiating a golden luminosity, cultured freshwater pearls take center stage, gracefully paired with the luster of gold-plated brass beads in these enchanting earrings.
Earrings
Crafted with captivating shimmer, these exquisite earrings boast an elegant teardrop shape enhanced by the brilliance of Crystal Passions® light rose and amethyst faceted beads.
Earrings
With icy whites and greens as cool as frost, these cultured pearl and natural green aventurine earrings make a striking and contemporary statement.
Bangle Bracelet
This sterling silver bangle holds the key to your heart. Adorned with sterling silver charms and a glistening droplet of alexandrite purple cubic zirconia, this adjustable bracelet is destined to captivate and charm.
Rearview Mirror Charm
They say don't drive faster than your angels can fly and now you can have your own rearview-mirror charm as a reminder.
Bangle Bracelet
This charming bangle bracelet offers metallic sheen in both gold and silver. Personalize it to reflect your style by imprinting letters onto a gold-plated brass charm.
Bangle Bracelet
Craft this sterling silver adjustable bracelet featuring dangling Crystal Passions® beads in shades of emerald and fuchsia. An antique sterling silver angel charm completes this winsome jewelry piece.
Bangle Bracelet
Create something vibrant and special with this sweet and romantic bracelet. Adorned with sparkling hearts and red Crystal Passions® bicone beads, this adjustable bracelet is certain to delight.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
This breathtaking multi-strand bracelet is full of dreamy colors and fascinating textures. Deep-purple and lavender amethysts put on a regal show alongside prehnite, emerald and apatite's soothing hues.
Ring
Crystal Passions® rhinestone crystals illuminate this stunning ring, creating a captivating checkerboard pattern that sparkles with unmatched radiance.
Earrings
Dazzle with sparkling faceted stones of graduated sizes in these chic earrings. The deep color of the stones is complemented by a piquant star twinkling at the bottom of the earring.
Eyeglass Holder
Secure your eyeglasses in style with this eyeglass holder, featuring exquisite gemstone beads and sparkling Crystal Passions® flat backs, elegantly accented by metallic beads.
Eyeglass Holder
Secure your spectacles with practical, fashionable eye glass holders.
Stacked Bracelets
Stacked bracelets continue to rise in popularity. Read on to learn how to create and style this versatile look.
Ornament
Transform your holiday décor with a touch of wild elegance as you adorn your space with a meticulously handcrafted spider ornament, an exquisite nod to the tradition of the Christmas spider.
Single-Strand Necklace
Celebrate the spirit of the Southwest with this necklace adorned with mother-of-pearl najas. Pops of color from Czech dipped décor glass beads and a dash of seed bead work give the design a Native American-inspired flair.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Embrace a spectrum of lush green hues with this stunning necklace and earring set featuring Crystal Passions® crystals. Perfect for celebrating the beauty of spring or donning a touch of green for any festive occasion.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Bring on the shine with this exquisite Crystal Passions® drop necklace and earring set, featuring a faceted wild heart pendant and sterling silver elements, accented by clear cubic zirconia in a diamond-shaped bail, all elegantly suspended from a Gossamer™ sterling silver chain for a timeless and sophisticated look.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Indulge in the spirit of the vineyard with this captivating necklace and earring set. Czech pressed glass grapes in a rich purple hue beautifully complement a polymer clay wine bottle, creating a design that Bacchus himself would admire.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Feast your eyes on the enchanting elegance of this jewelry set. Crafted with eye-catching glass drops and gleaming ParaWire™ in two classic metallic colors, the intricate wirework creates a fairytale vibe fit for a princess.
Single-Strand Necklace
This enchanting little star delights with its radiant gold-finished brass and sparkling cubic zirconia embellishments. The faceted ball chain adds a celestial touch, providing an ideal complement to the star's sweet charm.
Earrings
Playful silver clouds burst into a cascade of rainbow-hued droplets crafted from Preciosa Pip™ Czech pressed glass, creating a whimsical and stylish pair of earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace
A delicate floral lei forms the essence of this radiant necklace, adorned with Crystal Passions® light rose and tanzanite crystals. Cascading gracefully, the necklace evokes the enchanting beauty of a blossoming garden.
Single-Strand Necklace
Amplify your style with this meticulously crafted gold-finished filigree necklace, showcasing a captivating Crystal Passions® crystal faceted column pendant and a cubic zirconia-embellished bail crafted from clear gold-finished brass. It's complete with a loop for added versatility, adding a sophisticated flair to any outfit.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Turquoise, copper and sterling silver unite in this stylish wire-wrapped bracelet and earring set, blending beautifully for a stunning trio of colors.
Bracelet
Indulge in chic sophistication with our bracelet component. Oval links weave through textured rectangles, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in vibrant hues: light Siam, topaz, jonquil, erinite, light turquoise, Capri blue, and amethyst, exudes timeless elegance.
Single-Strand Necklace
Refine your look with our sterling silver triple rope necklace chain, adorned with a captivating Celtic-designed naja and hand-cut mystic topaz beads for a touch of elegance.
Earrings
Capture the elusive interplay of sunlight and shadow with these mesmerizing earrings. The elongated rectangles, embellished with delicate pearls and green apatite beads, will shimmer with a captivating and evocative glow.
Bracelet
Giddy-up! This stylish bracelet for the cowgirl features turquoise blue faux suede lace, an easy-open magnetic barrel clasp and a miniature version of a snaffle bit as a centerpiece.
Hat Pin
Transform your look with this stunning hat pin, meticulously crafted from Dione® crystal and gold-plated bead, bellflower cone by TierraCast®, with captivating accents.
Triple-Strand Bracelet
Here we go a-tasseling among the beads and bling! The classic blend of golden lava with crystal blues is grand during the holiday season and wears beautifully into the following year, too.
Earrings
Seed beading has its fringe benefits—these earrings are just one example. Featuring Delica and Miyuki Rocaille beads, this design showcases six different colors in swinging style.
Ornament
Create your personalized rendition of this minimalist angel by incorporating Czech fire-polished glass beads, colored wire and your preferred selection of seed and bugle beads. The possibilities are endless!
A Better Bottom Line with Promotional-Quality Gemstone Beads
Promo beads can make your wallet and your customers happy. Read on to discover how these gemstone beads can enhance your jewelry designs as well.
Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Experience versatility and elegance with this exclusive 3-piece necklace and earring set, featuring three distinct chain designs in silver-plated brass—a classic figaro, long and short oval, and figure 8 bead adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in light topaz, peridot, Capri blue, Siam, and emerald, accented by an imitation nickel-plated brass double-sided puffed heart charm for an exquisite touch of style.
Bracelet
Revitalize your look with our beautifully crafted Hemptique® light blue polished hemp crochet bracelet, accentuated by alluring sea "opal" glass beads, showcasing a captivating translucent to semitranslucent radiance.
Barrette
Infuse your style with subtle sophistication using this barrette crafted from imitation rhodium-finished steel. It features a brown, flat leather cord with a unique heartbeat pattern design and is accented with nickel-plated brass eyelets, exuding elegance with every wear.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This silver-strung lariat-style necklace and earring set features striking tigereye accents for style that reflects both simplicity and elegance.