Design Principles

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

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

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

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

Discover the different links available and how to use these components in jewelry making to save time and create beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces.

Turn jewelry making into an art form with these 7 key design principles. Learn how balance, movement and more can inspire new heights of creativity.

Explore how to use geometric shapes for limitless design possibilities.

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

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...

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

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.