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Essential Resources
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.
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!
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.
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.
How to Create Jump Ring Jewelry
Discover fresh, modern ways to create stylish jewelry using versatile jump rings in this inspiring how-to video.
Tarnish Prevention & Removal Tips
Discover how to prevent tarnish and safely clean precious metal, plated and patinated jewelry in this helpful guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What to Know About 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.
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 Color of the Year for 2027.
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.
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.
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.
Getting Started in Jewelry Making
Ready to explore jewelry-making? Our step-by-step guide covers essential tools, techniques, and tips to create stunning pieces. Start your creative journey today!
Obsidian, Black
Discover the history and properties of black obsidian, from ancient tools to modern jewelry. Learn how this volcanic glass has shaped cultures and design
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