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PANTONE® 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz
Discover Pantone® 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, with soft peach gemstones, Crystal Passions®, seed beads and more for warm, inviting jewelry designs.
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.
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.
How to Create Polymer Clay Slabs for Jewelry Making
Learn how to create colorful polymer clay slabs using trendy floral, terrazzo and abstract patterns.
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.
Create Your Own Draped Chain Beaded Necklace
Create a modern draped chain necklace with a regal touch using chain, beads, drops and simple techniques.
Pearl Colors Guide: Understanding Body Color, Overtone, and Luster
That difference comes from how the pearl’s body color, overtone, and luster work together.
How to Make Adorable Pearl Cat Paw Earrings
Create irresistibly cute pearl cat paw earrings using Crystal Passions® pearls in this start-to-finish tutorial perfect for adding playful charm to your jewelry line.
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.
Create Your Own Braided Wire Beaded Ring
Create a beautiful braided wire beaded ring using gold-filled wire and small gemstone beads in this simple, step-by-step tutorial.
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.
Create Your Own Dazzling Asymmetrical Necklace
Create a trend-forward asymmetrical necklace with chain and gemstone beads. This quick project video shows how to customize the look with endless color and style options.
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.
Secrets to Kumihimo
Learn Kumihimo braiding and create stylish, on-trend bracelets in this 9-part video series featuring a variety of designs by jewelry designer Elaine.
Bulk Jewelry Design 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.
Secrets to Kumihimo Project 9: 8 Strand Flat Wire Braid
Learn how to create a sleek and stylish 8-strand flat wire kumihimo braid in this step-by-step tutorial from the Secrets to Kumihimo series.
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.
Secrets to Kumihimo Project
Learn how to create a stunning 12-strand flat kumihimo braid with cupchain in this step-by-step project from the Secrets to Kumihimo series.
Create Classy Christmas Pearl Bracelets
Learn how to create elegant Christmas pearl bracelets with timeless white pearls, sparkling rondelles and a pop of festive color.
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.
Secrets to Kumihimo Project 5: 10-Strand Flat Braid with Beads
Learn the secrets to creating a beautiful 10-strand flat Kumihimo braid with beads in this step-by-step tutorial.
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.
Secrets to Kumihimo Project 4: 10-Strand Flat Braid
Learn how to create a 10-strand flat braid using the ancient Japanese braiding technique of kumihimo in this step-by-step instructional video.
Secrets to Kumihimo Project 3: 8-Strand Round Braid with Beads
Join Elaine in this video from her 9-part Kumihimo series as she adds seed beads and pearls to a braid and finishes the bracelet with decorative findings.
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.
Secrets to Kumihimo Project 2: 8 Strand Round Braid
Master the art of the 8-strand round kumihimo braid with this clear and simple bracelet-making tutorial.
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 Make a Crystal and Chain Jewelry Necklace
Learn how to create a timeless crystal and chain necklace with this easy-to-follow jewelry-making project.
How to Create Jump Ring Jewelry
Discover fresh, modern ways to create stylish jewelry using versatile jump rings in this inspiring how-to video.
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.
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