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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Beyond Boho

Learn how to use wood, shell and pearls to create elegant jewelry designs that go beyond traditional Boho style.

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Minimalist vs. Maximalist Jewelry Styles

Explore how the same jewelry materials can create two strikingly different looks—one minimalist, one maximalist—and discover which design style speaks to you.

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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.

Afghanite

Discovered in 1968, Afghanite showcases a range of blues with white inclusions. These magical inclusions are UV-reactive, fluorescing bright orange under black light.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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