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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 pieces seem to hum not only with Earth's vitality, but with that of the artist who made it.

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.

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.

Honoring Frank Schofield

Learn how Chris’ family creatively honored the passing of her son-in-law through Eternal Reefs.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Jewelry designers and beading artists can raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Here are five popular ways to pitch in.

Jet Black Jewelry

Explore the current trend of black gemstones in jewelry for a jet-black jeweled look.

How to Be Inspired By (but not copy) Jewelry

Here’s a helpful guide and examples for jewelry makers on finding design inspiration without copying.

Commedia Dell'arte

Discover how Commedia dell'Arte and Carnevale shape today's fashion. Infuse this historic flair into your jewelry designs!

The History of Glass Beads

Discover the history of glass bead making, with roots in Ancient Rome and evolving through innovative techniques spurred by the advent of industrialization.

Geometric Jewelry

Explore how to use geometric shapes for limitless design possibilities.

Negative Space in Jewelry Design

Incorporating negative space into your jewelry designs adds a distinctive touch that will set your creative efforts apart. This article explains how.

Size Does Matter: Making Jewelry with the Proper Fit

It's an old joke, in some circles: size doesn't matter. Yet, jewelry that doesn't fit simply doesn't get purchased. And if purchased, could get returned, with cost to the jewelry maker in both money and reputation. This is especially important for...

One, Two, THREE! Using Three in Jewelry Design

Explore the impact the number three can have on your jewelry designs.

Natural Beauty

Organic materials come from living things. Knowing their origins and cultivation techniques will allow you to confidently assure your customers that you've considered every detail of your design.

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