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Honoring Our Veterans:

This article celebrates U.S. veterans and shares inspiring ways jewelry artists can make a difference—supporting veteran organizations through meaningful designs and creative giving.

Wanderlust Sparkle: How Travel Inspires Jewelry Design

Discover how travel and treasured memories shape jewelry design—through color, symbolism, and story-rich styles inspired by global adventures.

Creating Connectivity

Each of these materials comes from the Earth, and the piece seems to hum not only with Earth's vitality, but with that of the artist who made it.

The Therapeutic Art of Beading

Discover how the simple act of beading can become a powerful tool for mindfulness, relaxation and emotional well-being.

Castlecore

Castlecore is an invitation to step into a world of history and fantasy, from intricate jewelry to statement accessories and medieval-inspired décor.

Jeweled Eggs

Decorating eggs is an ancient tradition. Use crystal flat backs, metal leaf, mica powders and more to channel your inner Fabergé to create bejeweled eggs.

Symbols in Jewelry from Every Continent

From ancient amulets to modern designs, jewelry carries history in every piece. Explore how a selection of global symbols shapes the jewelry we wear today.

Engagement Rings

Break tradition with a unique engagement ring! Explore meaningful gemstones, symbolic metals, and bespoke designs to create a ring as special as your love.

A Guide to Summer Jewelry

Get ready for sunshine and style with this guide to summer jewelry, featuring the best materials, care tips and design ideas to keep your accessories looking great all season.

Wire and Metal Coils for Jewelry-Making

Wire coils have a range of uses in jewelry making. Here are popular tools for creating wire coils, plus links to instructions for using each of them.

White Out! Embracing the White Trend in Jewelry

Explore the timeless elegance and versatility of the white trend in jewelry, offering endless design possibilities for DIY jewelry makers, from minimalist to bold statement pieces.

PANTONE® 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse

Discover Pantone's 2025 color choice, a warm and inviting brown hue that delights with its rich, nurturing qualities, evoking the essence of chocolate and coffee.

Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 7 – Ren Faire Jewelry and Accessories

Renaissance Faires are a magical space blending history and fantasy. Here are tips for making and selling jewelry, accessories and more at the Faire.

Embrace the Future with WGSN and Coloro's Colors of the Year

In collaboration with Coloro, a leader in color technology, WGSN has announced the Colors of the Year for 2025 and 2026.

The Meditative Art of Bead Mosaics: A Path to Creativity and Calm

Learn how bead mosaics are more than just an art form, they’re an experience for both the mind and body, providing peace and relaxation.

Angels Among Us

Create angelic jewelry full of meaning. Discover how a simple design can offer hope, comfort and love with Kristal Wick's inspiring Awareness Angel Earrings.

Why are Angels Synonymous with Christmas?

Explore the history of angels at Christmas and find inspiration to create beautiful, angelic designs. Blend tradition with creativity for your holiday jewelry!

Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 1 - Science Fiction

Explore the SciFi universe with jewelry that captures its iconic themes, colors and futuristic visions—perfect for fans who dream among the stars.

5 Ways to Make Resin and Polymer Clay Pieces into Jewelry

Here are five common ways to turn a polymer clay or cast resin piece into a jewelry component, based on whether it is undrilled, half-drilled or fully drilled.