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5 Tips to Make Budget-Friendly Jewelry

Learn 5 practical tips for making beautiful, budget-friendly gemstone jewelry—perfect for designers who want to create accessible pieces their customers will love.

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How to Create Jump Ring Jewelry

Discover fresh, modern ways to create stylish jewelry using versatile jump rings in this inspiring how-to video.

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Tarnish Prevention & Removal Tips

Discover how to prevent tarnish and safely clean precious metal, plated and patinated jewelry in this helpful guide.

Moonstone, Pink/Peach

Discover the history, meaning and unique beauty of pink and peach moonstone—from its ancient associations with love and intuition to its gentle shimmer and design potential in modern jewelry-making.

Turquoise, African

Explore the vibrant, grounding beauty of African "Turquoise"—a jasper celebrated for its turquoise-like patterns and transformative energy.

Jasper, Dragon Blood

Dragon blood jasper, thought by some to impart courage to its wearer, may help you face the "dragons" in your life.

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.

Hidden Gems: Designing with Rhinestones

Explore the beauty and versatility of rhinestones as a stylish and creative choice for jewelry designs, offering a brilliant alternative to faceted gems.

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Quartz, Rutilated

Discover rutilated quartz, a stunning quartz variety with golden or silver rutile inclusions, known for its energy-amplifying and clarity-enhancing properties.

Agate, Red

Discover the rich history and symbolism of lustrous, warm red agate, and find inspiring design ideas to incorporate this timeless gem into your creations.

Hidden Gems: Designing with Cubic Zirconia

Discover the versatility of cubic zirconia (CZ) as a stylish, practical choice for jewelry design, offering endless creative possibilities and rivaling the look of gemstones like amethyst, garnet and citrine.

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Jasper, Sesame

Discover the intriguing history and unique beauty of sesame jasper, a stone with striking speckles and earthy tones—perfect for bold, natural jewelry designs.

Wire Pliers

Banding, mandrel and other specialty pliers can make wireworking faster, smoother and more efficient. Read on to see how each pair has its own purpose.

White Out! Embracing the White Trend in Jewelry

Explore the timeless elegance and versatility of the white trend in jewelry, offering endless design possibilities for DIY jewelry makers, from minimalist to bold statement pieces.

Hematite

Hematite is more than just a striking stone. Learn about its rich history, from cave paintings to medicine, its geological properties and its healing powers.

PANTONE® 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse

Discover Pantone's 2025 color choice, a warm and inviting brown hue that delights with its rich, nurturing qualities, evoking the essence of chocolate and coffee.

Embrace the Future with WGSN and Coloro's Colors of the Year

In collaboration with Coloro, a leader in color technology, WGSN has announced the Colors of the Year for 2025 and 2026.

Create Quick and Easy Jewelry Gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry®

Watch the video to see how you can easily create meaningful gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry ® settings.

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Topaz, White

Sparkling white topaz is used equally well as a centerpiece or accent in jewelry designs. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and adaptable gemstone.

Obsidian, Rainbow

Rainbow obsidian is a subtle gemstone, only showing its colors in bright light. Learn more about the history and properties of this volcanic glass.

Opal, Dendritic

Dendritic opal has the luminous allure of common opal with the tree-like inclusions of moss agate and is believed to promote spiritual growth.

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.

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