Cool Blue: Glacier-Inspired Jewelry and Accessories
Cool Blue jewelry captures the beauty of icy shimmer and glacier-inspired elegance through luminous crystals, frosted finishes and cool-toned sparkle.
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Holiday Earrings
Celebrate the season with these polymer clay Christmas wreath earrings, artfully crafted with intricate detail.
Holiday Bracelet
Create a festive seed bead bracelet featuring emerald-green beads, silver accents and a red enamel bell charm for a cheerful holiday design.
Single-Strand Necklace
A bold golden sheen obsidian bead is the focal point of this delicate beaded necklace featuring ocean-hued bugle beads with a hint of silver.
Circus Jewelry: A Playful Trend
Discover circus jewelry, a vibrant trend inspired by bold color, nostalgic motifs and imaginative design.
Bracelet
Sweet and dainty, this personalized bracelet features a sterling silver alphabet bead and Preciosa Czech crystal pearls.
Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Create a timeless pearl necklace and earring set featuring luminous freshwater cultured pearls paired with stainless steel accents for classic elegance and everyday versatility.
Bracelet
Delicate yet rich, this gemstone bracelet sets bold primary colors against a refined minimalist aesthetic.
Stretch Bracelet
Make this royally lovely stretch bracelet using lilac stone quartz gemstone beads, silver-plated brass beads and a silver-finished “pewter” puffed heart charm.
TILA® Seed Bead Stretch Bracelet
Create a sleek stretch bracelet featuring layered TILA® seed beads in mint green, amber and gold tones for a modern geometric design.
How to Create Polymer Clay Slabs for Jewelry Making
Learn how to create colorful polymer clay slabs using trendy floral, terrazzo and abstract patterns.
Stretch Energy Bracelet
Stretch your skills to create your own version of this stretch bracelet featuring rose quartz and quartz crystal gemstone beads with Miyuki seed bead spacers.
Chandelier Earrings
Get into the swing of spring with a pair of chandelier earrings featuring tiny pastel seed bead flowers with Crystal Passions® centers and gold-plated links.
Single-Strand Pendant Necklace
Like a candle on the water, amber and aquamarine gemstone beads flicker among gold-plated beads on gold-finished cable chain in a multi-drop necklace.
Halloween Stretch Bracelet
Create something BOO-tiful: make this spooky stretch bracelet featuring Crystal Passions® bicones, Celestial Crystal® rondelles and an enameled “pewter” charm.
Halloween Candy Necklace and Earrings
Create this sweet “hard candy” design using Preciosa Czech druk, cathedral and pressed glass beads with gold-finished chain and gold-plated fishhook ear wires.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings
The floral aesthetic of Art Nouveau inspires this sterling silver jewelry set, which features brilliant red Crystal Passions® chatons.
Simple Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earrings
Sparkling birthstone pendant necklace and earring set uses cubic zirconia faceted gems, sterling silver Snap-Tite® settings and sterling silver Gossamer™ chain.
Preventing Wear and Tear in Jewelry Designs
Discover practical jewelry-making techniques that help finished designs stand up to daily wear, high-stress areas and long-term use without sacrificing beauty.
Christmas Themed Bracelet
With colorful electro-coated jump rings, chainmaille designs can take on any theme, as seen in this festive Santa Claus bracelet.
Knotted Gemstone Bracelet
Beauty will blossom when you create this knotted gemstone bracelet using fire crackle agate beads, Griffin nylon thread and a gold-plated floral toggle clasp.
Christmas-Themed Stretch Bracelet
This festive holiday stretch bracelet showcases the rich, saturated colors of sparkling Celestial Crystal® round beads in bold red and lush emerald green.
Spider Earrings
Itsy-bitsy spiders hang out in these creepy-crawly earrings using Crystal Passions® crystal beads & pearls, with gunmetal-finished "pewter" charms & findings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Contrast cool and warm color tones using labradorite cabochons with gold-finished chain and gold-plated bezel settings in this necklace and earring set.
Stretch Bracelet
Come out of your shell and create a nautical-themed stretch bracelet featuring fire crackle and dendritic ocean agate gemstone beads with a pewter shell charm
Dragonfly Earrings
No need to chase dragonflies; they’re here! Create earrings with sterling silver crystal and enamel dragonfly charms, peridot gemstone beads and gem-set studs.
Holiday Gift Earrings
The gifts stack up in these sparkling earrings featuring Crystal Passions cube beads, topped by pewter bow beads and gold-plated fishhook ear wires.
Skeleton Earrings
Dem bones are gonna dance! Create spooky skeleton earrings with bone skull beads, wood beads and TOHO BEADS® seed beads.
Labradorite Necklace and Earrings
Discover how labradorite beads, stainless steel links and a faceted focal come together to create a necklace and earring set with natural movement and light-catching detail.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings
Opt for drama with an asymmetrical necklace featuring shimmering green Crystal Passions® beads, White Lotus™ pearls and striking silver chain.
Earrings
Shades of sea and sky sparkle in these gracefully swaying seed-beaded earrings, perfect for capturing the easy aura of summer.
Earrings
A spectrum of Delica® seed beads illuminate the bottom of a triangular beading hoop, echoing the colors in the Preciosa crystal drops swinging from the center.
Bracelet
Two colors of Preciosa seed beads highlight the gleaming red-gold of copper oval beads, showcasing their texture in this minimalist, unisex bracelet design.
Wicked Witch Earrings
Get wicked and make these pretties for yourself: stack lightweight black aluminum sequin mesh, green Taiwanese cheesewood beads and top with witch's hat cones.
Candy Corn Earrings
Make this sweet pair of earrings! Create links using Preciosa Czech crystal bicones with corrugated saucer beads & add candy corn drops to complete the design.
Bracelet
Celebrate the spooky season with this Halloween-themed bat bracelet, featuring shimmering blue “evil eye” beads for a little extra protection.
Halloween Stretch Bracelet
Itsy-bitsy spiders crawl among Crystal Passions® rondelle, cat’s eye glass round and Czech pressed glass crow beads in this Halloween-themed stretch bracelet.
Single-Strand Pendant Necklace
Spread holiday cheer with this easy-to-assemble necklace featuring an enameled “pewter” wreath charm on twisted cable chain: one for you, one for your BFF!
Earrings
Delight with the rustic textures of wood and shell, as in these naturally elegant earrings featuring earth-toned beads and components.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Accu-Flex® beading wire is a major design element, partnered with rose quartz and pink opal gemstone beads in this intermittent stringing technique jewelry set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Create a boo-tiful necklace and earring set, featuring a friendly ghost pendant of Sculpey® polymer clay and accented by sparkly Crystal Passions® round beads.
Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings
Stack luminous half tila beads in a kaleidoscope of pastel hues for a look that’s both simple and sophisticated, as in this shimmering jewelry set.
Earrings
Aerial flights of fancy lend a breezy spirit to these feather-inspired earrings, with yellow and 24Kt gold seed beads for a look that shimmers with possibility.
Flower Choker Necklace
Discover how delicate pearl accents and warm gold-tone chain come together to create a refined flower choker with soft luster and modern elegance.
Bracelet
Discover how round beads and seed beads work together in a striking bracelet design with simple step-by-step instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings
Mother-of-pearl shell and sterling silver lend this Southwestern-inspired necklace and earring set a touch of sophistication and flair.
Create a Capsule Jewelry Collection
Create a capsule jewelry collection with versatile designs featuring chain, pearls and crystals for effortless everyday style.
Earrings
Sterling silver and subtle hues of pink and green give these simple drop earrings an understated sophistication that whispers of luxury and possibility.
The 2026 Pinterest Palette™
Explore the 2026 Pinterest Palette™—five trend-forward hues inspiring jewelry designers to create fresh, expressive collections customers are already searching for.
Single-Strand Necklace
The delicacy of etched stainless steel meets an edgier vibe, accented by a dark Crystal Passions® briolette drop and a sleek stainless-steel chain.
Brooch
A Czech pressed glass button is the superstar of this dynamic brooch design, set off by swinging paperclip chain accented with Czech fire-polished glass beads.
Set of Two Bracelets
Set of two bracelets—stretch and adjustable cord—can be worn together or separately. The sparkle of Crystal Passions® rondelles carries through the pair.
Layered Drop Necklace & Earring Set
Discover how luminous Crystal Passions® pearls and warm metallic accents combine with natural gemstones to create a graceful necklace and earring set.
Create Your Own Dazzling Suncatcher
Create a dazzling DIY suncatcher using crystal components, wire and jewelry-making supplies to add brilliant light-catching beauty to any space.
Picasso Jasper Pendant Necklace
Create a chic, minimalist necklace design where the striking patterns of Picasso jasper are the star and golden beads, findings and chain play supporting roles.
Single-Strand Pendant Necklace
Iridescent green jewel beetle wings shimmer and rhinestone cupchain sparkles in a polymer clay pendant with its sterling silver wireworked mounting and bail.
Polymer Clay Animal Cracker Earrings
Create playful polymer clay animal cracker earrings topped with sparkling crystal accents for a sweet, nostalgic statement.
Dimensional Embellished Earrings
Discover how Gilders Paste®, Apoxie® Sculpt and brilliant chatons combine to create dimensional statement earrings with vintage-inspired elegance.
Crocheted Fingerless Gloves
These crocheted fingerless gloves are embellished with contrasting #6 seed beads, crocheted directly into the design for a look that’s both cozy and beautiful.
The Anatomy of Handmade Necklace Designs
Learn how mastering one essential stringing technique can unlock endless possibilities for creating versatile handmade necklace designs.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings
Caribbean green Crystal Passions® briolettes and round beads get wrapped up with a silvery bow bead in this sleek and sparkly seaside necklace and earring set.
Set of Three Bracelets
Set of three bracelets can be stacked up for style or switched around for flexibility! Just use golden chain with Crystal Passions® bicones and pearls.
Earrings
Blooming with sparkle, these earrings feature Crystal Passions® marquise pendants, round pearls and butterfly beads with sterling silver ear posts.
Create Your Own Draped Chain Beaded Necklace
Create a modern draped chain necklace with a regal touch using chain, beads, drops and simple techniques.
Ear Bud Jewelry
Dress up the essentials with delicate silver-plated ear bud jewelry, perfect for making a subtle, refined statement.
Pearl Colors Guide: Understanding Body Color, Overtone, and Luster
That difference comes from how the pearl’s body color, overtone, and luster work together.
How to Make Adorable Pearl Cat Paw Earrings
Create irresistibly cute pearl cat paw earrings using Crystal Passions® pearls in this start-to-finish tutorial perfect for adding playful charm to your jewelry line.
Using Mixed Metals in Your Jewelry Designs
Learn how to confidently mix metals in your jewelry designs to create layered, modern looks with depth, contrast and creative versatility.
Miniature Polymer Clay Succulent Plant
A miniature polymer clay succulent sits snugly in a ’70s-inspired micro-macramé plant hanger made with waxed linen thread, Czech pressed glass and seed beads.
Earrings
Preciosa crystal and cubic zirconia-set findings sparkle like dew against the fresh new-leaf green of peridot “jasper” in this pair of drop earrings.
Create Your Own Braided Wire Beaded Ring
Create a beautiful braided wire beaded ring using gold-filled wire and small gemstone beads in this simple, step-by-step tutorial.
Symbolism & History of Jewelry: Europe
Learn about the history and symbolism of jewelry design in Europe in this informative, richly illustrated article.
Wirework Décor Tree
Explore the versatility of dead-soft copper wire by reimagining nature, as in this delicate, leafy wire-wrapped tree.
Morse Code Bracelets
Discover how to design meaningful Morse code jewelry with simple techniques that turn secret messages into beautiful, personalized bracelets.
Gemstone Wire Tree
Bring nature indoors with this sculptural gemstone wire tree, branching with gemstone chips that add earthy color, texture and handcrafted charm.
Why Your Jewelry Supplies Break During the Jewelry-Making Process
Learn why beads, findings and tools break during jewelry making—and how to prevent common
mistakes before they ruin your next design.
Five Versatile Strung Necklace Designs
Explore one stringing technique transformed into five distinct necklace styles through varied beads and metals.
Ann Wechlo
I grew up in the beautiful wine country of Northern California—Santa Rosa—where I attended Santa Rosa Junior College and studied painting, art, and photography.
Cluster Bracelet
Celebrate color with a playful bracelet featuring clustered Crystal Passions® pearl beads linked by metallic spacers for a look that’s bright and balanced.
Layered Brass Dragon Necklace
Channel bold fantasy style with this layered brass necklace, featuring a detailed dragon charm suspended from textured rope and rolo chains for depth, movement and timeless strength.
Crystal and Wire Suncatcher
Catch the light with this elegant crystal and wire suncatcher, featuring warm copper wire, clear crystals and delicate chain fringe for a graceful glow.
Suncatcher with Crystal and Wire
Catch the light with this nature-inspired suncatcher, featuring crystals woven into sculptural wire hoops for a design that sparkles with organic movement.
Single-Strand Necklace
Coffee and a cup of sunshine are the perfect wake-me-ups, as in this sterling silver charm necklace, accented by sparkling topaz beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings
Create effortlessly charming necklaces and earrings with spring-inspired charms, as seen in this fresh pink-and-yellow butterfly jewelry set.
Layered Chain Necklace Set
Create an effortlessly layered necklace set using gold-filled chain accented with luminous paua shell, mother-of-pearl and crystal details.
Green Crystal Suncatcher
Let light dance through this handcrafted suncatcher, where vivid green crystals and sculptural wirework come together in a striking, nature-inspired design.
Single-Strand Necklace
A radiant cluster of gems and crystals drapes from a delicate silver chain, creating a necklace that shimmers with light and movement.
Three-Piece Necklace Set
Step into the layering trend with delicate charm necklaces, combining dark sapphire crystal drops with shining sterling silver for a summer-ready look.
Two-Piece Necklace Set
Blooming with delight, this easy-to-create daisy-themed necklace set captures the fresh beauty of spring with cheerful floral details.
Stringing Material Cheat Sheet
Choose the best stringing material for your designs with this article featuring charts showing beading wire, beading thread, cord and more.
How to Create a Memory Wire Stacked Bracelet
Learn how to design a stacked, multi-layer memory wire bracelet using pearls, gemstones and essential tools for a stylish, easy-to-wear look without a clasp.
Single-Strand Necklace
Welcome spring with a sterling silver necklace featuring sparkling charms inspired by the season, including a bee, butterfly and flower accented with red crystal.
Ombré Earrings
Go bold with red-and-black ombré earrings, layered in cascading seed-bead fringe that radiates daring, playful energy.
Ombré Earrings
Create technicolor fringe earrings alive with rainbow glass seed beads, finished with crystal accents and touches of silver.
Single-Strand Necklace
This delicate necklace features pink flake moonstone accented with gold-plated beads, creating a look that’s graceful, polished and timeless.
Purse Charm
Tap into the trend with a suede lace tassel purse charm that perfectly complements the blue eyes of a Labubu charm.
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