Jewelry-Makers Celebrate America's 250th Birthday
Join the nationwide celebration of America's 250th anniversary with creative ways to give back through jewelry making, community events and charitable giving initiatives.
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Must-See Modern Twists on Boho-Styled Turquoise Jewelry
Give classic turquoise a modern edge with silver accents and on-trend festival styling.
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.
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.
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.
The Anatomy of Handmade Necklace Designs
Learn how mastering one essential stringing technique can unlock endless possibilities for creating versatile handmade necklace designs.
Pearl Colors Guide: Understanding Body Color, Overtone, and Luster
That difference comes from how the pearl’s body color, overtone, and luster work together.
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.
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.
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.
Adularescence
The defining feature of moonstone, adularescence is the floating, misty shimmer of white or bluish light that can only be observed from certain angles. It has been described as looking at moonlight through clouds. A variety of schiller, adularescence is caused by diffused light reflecting from parallel columns of minerals inside a stone, which have a different refractive index from the stone itself.
Tips and Tricks
Learn practical tips and tricks to streamline your process and create bulk jewelry designs efficiently—perfect for growing jewelry businesses and resellers.
The Backdrop Necklace
Turn heads coming and going with backdrop necklaces—elegant, versatile and effortlessly chic.
Create Your Own High-End Jewelry Look
Learn how to create an elegant, high-end jewelry set—necklace, bracelet and earrings—using gold-filled chain and cubic zirconia for a luxe look that’s affordable and accessible.
Ombré Fringe Earrings
Learn how to build subtle color transitions for seed-bead fringe that looks intentional and polished.
How to Make a Coin Necklace
Discover how coin necklaces blend history, style and sustainability with step-by-step guidance for creating your own timeless, story-filled jewelry.
Jewelry Designers Answer Their Most Asked Questions
Patti and Elaine answer the most common jewelry-making questions—from tools and materials to techniques and design inspiration—in this fun and informative video.
How to Make Memory Wire Midi Rings
Learn how to create stylish midi rings using memory wire, plus tips, tricks and tools for working with this versatile jewelry-making supply.
We Ask Our Designers
Patti and Elaine share their creative process and reveal where they find inspiration for their jewelry designs—whether it’s nature, daily life or designing to sell.
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.
Chatoyancy
Chatoyancy comes from the French phrase "eye of the cat." Jewelry makers will frequently see this effect in cat's eye quartz, tigereye and more.
Beyond Boho
Learn how to use wood, shell and pearls to create elegant jewelry designs that go beyond traditional Boho style.
Charm Bracelet
Get into the Christmas spirit with this festive Preciosa tutorial—make a fun seed-beaded bracelet featuring five adorable holiday-themed charms!
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