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The Timeless Appeal of the Goth Trend in Jewelry

The goth trend in jewelry has remained a fascinating and enduring subculture since its inception in the 1970s. Learn about this fashion movement to design jewelry that captivates individuals of all ages.

Pearls in Men's Jewelry

One of the most surprising trends to take men's fashion by storm in recent years is pearl jewelry. Read on to learn stylish ways to create stylish pearl designs for the men in your life.

Locked Up: How Lock and Key Jewelry is Sweeping the Fashion Stage

Locks and keys carry an innate sense of mystery and symbolism. Discover the many ways in which locks and keys continue to take the jewelry world by storm.

Chunky Chain Jewelry

This trend is back, and bigger is better. Explore how chunky chain jewelry is melding 80's style with modern, industrial glamour to take the fashion world by storm.

Beaded Tassel Jewelry

Tassels have been incredibly popular on runways and in modern street fashion. Read on to learn how adding beads has transformed this trend into something entirely new.

Animal Print - A Fashion Attraction

Animal print is one of the most enduring patterns of all time. Explore their history and how to incorporate them into your jewelry designs.

Western Jewelry

Whether city slickers or local yokels, the fashion world is calling designers out at high noon. Will you say howdy to Western trends?

Belt

Craft your unique belts using cone findings and parachute cord. Enhance creations by embellishing them with dazzling Crystal Passions® for a truly memorable and stylish fashion statement.

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Get Pinned: Safety Pin Jewelry

Read on to discover the origins of safety pin fashion and the newest ways to incorporate it into your jewelry.

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.

Blushing Beauty

Popular fashion is leaning toward blush hues for clothing, handbags and jewelry. Find design ideas and more in this article.

Asymmetrical Earrings

Matching doesn't have to mean each piece in the set is the same. Read this article and learn how to create a bold and fashion-forward look by harnessing the power of asymmetry.

Cane Glass

Beads resembling old-fashioned candy sticks. Small canes of colored glass are fused together to create a larger rod, then coated with clear glass and fired.

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.

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Eyeglass Holder

Secure your spectacles with practical, fashionable eye glass holders.

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NO Rules for Making and Wearing Jewelry

Rules, schmules! This fun and informative article takes five outdated jewelry and fashion guidelines and turns them on their heads.

Stretch Bracelet

Stretch your fashion sense with a moukaite jasper stretch bracelet that’s sure to be a bestseller.

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Look! Beaded Eyeglass Holders

Eyeglass holders can be both fun and functional. Add some beads and they can become a fashion statement. Read this article for ideas on beaded eyeglass holders.

Organic Jewelry: Wood and Nut Beads

Current organic jewelry is showing vast influences in fashion trends. Read on to learn why wood and nut beads could be the next big thing.

Regency Era Jewelry

Learn about the hottest fashions from the Regency era and how to translate them into jewelry designs.

Flight of the Bumblebee

Bees are popping up in fashion and jewelry trends. Check out ideas for adding bumblebees to jewelry designs for a happy buzz.

Summer Camp Jewelry

Capture the magic of a childhood summer with this nostalgia-drenched jewelry trend. Learn how the basic techniques of your camp craft table are making their way into modern fashion.

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