Pair Wedding Jewelry to the Dress
Congratulations, you found the dress of your dreams! Now it's time to accessorize. Not sure where to start? This guide is here to help you look your absolute bridal best.
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Master the Art of Layered Necklaces: 5 Essential Tips
Create eye-catching layered necklace looks with tips on mixing chain styles, lengths, textures and color for a balanced, personalized design.
The Eras of Jewelry
Explore the differences between Victorian jewelry and Art Deco, Modern and Art Nouveau. Set the way-back-machine, because we're traveling through time for this one.
Animal Print - A Fashion Attraction
Animal print is one of the most enduring patterns of all time. Explore their history and how to incorporate them into your jewelry designs.
Sugar Rush: Sweet Jewelry Treats
These sweet treats are for wearing, not eating! Explore candy- and dessert-inspired jewelry designs bursting with delicious creativity.
Western Jewelry
Whether city slickers or local yokels, the fashion world is calling designers out at high noon. Will you say howdy to Western trends?
Wedding Guest Jewelry Etiquette
You're invited to their big day but unsure what is appropriate attire. Our guide illustrates the jewelry related DOs and DON'Ts of wedding guest decorum.
Tropical Weddings
Tropical-themed weddings are a perfect way to create a special day that feels like a vacation for you and your guests.
Astrological and Zodiac Jewelry
Astrological and zodiac jewelry continues to play to people's need for self-expression. Read on to find some of the latest ways to design with this trend.
Ornament
Bask in the rosy aura of this heavenly messenger. This little angel will add a touch of grace to your decorations, bringing a serene presence to any setting.
Two-Piece Christmas Bracelet Set
Using large and small seed beads in the Cellini stitch creates a 3D effect. Katsue Huang's experiments with this technique produced festive Christmas tree and Santa hat motifs.
Elephant Jewelry Meaning and Symbolism
Discover how to add lovable pachyderm motifs in jewelry for designs that are hard to forget. Explore this article to learn more.
Reiki Jewelry: Balance Your Body and Mind
Discover the universal energy known as reiki and how practitioners of this Japanese style of energy healing has growing in popularity in the US.
The Halo Effect
The halo jewelry trend is ringing all kinds of style bells. Learn how to incorporate halo elements into your designs.
Core Trends
Explore these "core" aesthetics to discover what’s trending in jewelry. Discover links to trend articles showcasing design ideas, product suggestions and more.
The Meaning of Butterflies
Let your style take flight with butterfly jewelry. Butterflies make wonderful additions to designs and represent happiness, beauty and transformation.
A Jewelry-Maker's Advent Calendar
Have some fun! Turn an advent calendar into a jewelry-making challenge by creating one piece a day until Christmas.
Halloween Jewelry
Say hello to spooky season with hauntingly fun jewelry! Find ideas, inspiration and materials for Halloween jewelry in this article.
Mermaid Magic
This undersea trend has merfolk of all ages flipping their fins. Dive in headfirst to learn how you can bring the fluidity and beauty of these mythical creatures ashore.
Get Pinned: Safety Pin Jewelry
Read on to discover the origins of safety pin fashion and the newest ways to incorporate it into your jewelry.
Pearlcore - Pearls Refreshed
Discover the enchanting allure of Pearlcore: where nostalgia meets modernity in a luminous dance of timeless elegance.
The Enduring Popularity of Gemstone Jewelry
Gemstone jewelry has captivated the hearts of fashion enthusiasts and jewelry lovers for centuries. Discover why gemstone designs are an excellent choice for designers aiming to create and sell jewelry.
Metal of the Moment--Brass
Brass is the metal of the moment according to fashion mavens. Learn all about this age-old material and how to incorporate it into your designs.
Holiday Jewelry and Craft Traditions
The holiday season is all about tradition. Why not add to your list of Christmas traditions using your beads and jewelry-making supplies?
The Anklet - A Bracelet for the Legs
Feel a little scandalous this summer: put on some jewelry and flash those ankles! Learn all about this edgy accessory here.
Chakras and Their Gemstones
Western understandings of chakras involve associating specific chakras to physical points in the body. Learn what each chakra represents and what gemstones are associated with them.
Earrings
Create elegant fall earrings with Celestial Crystal® beads for a subtle charm and feminine allure for any outfit.
Nailing the Nail Art Trend
Nail art is more popular than ever. Create amazing nail art using Crystal Passions® crystal flat back stones, rhinestones, seed beads and more.
Earrings
Decorate your lobes and your upper ears in style with these trendy small hoop earrings. The connecting chain adds a playful touch and creates fun movement.
Aromatherapy Jewelry
Learn how to incorporate the soothing aroma of essential oils into your jewelry designs.
Bracelet and Earring Set
This striking, sophisticated bracelet and earring set showcases floral-embossed brass with a petite floral pattern. The addition of lustrous seed beads in midnight hues of blue and amethyst brings a rich and alluring touch to this dramatic ensemble.
Earrings
Adorn your ears with the exquisite beauty of these delicate dangle earrings, featuring multi-gemstone beads and delicate gold-plated accents for a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Southwest Native American Jewelry After the 19th Century
Each native tribe of the Southwestern United States has their own distinctive jewelry style. Here are four of the most prevalent from the 19th century onwards.
Earrings
The Preciosa Czech crystal beads in these earrings sparkle in candlelight, beautifully capturing the essence of Hanukkah's celebration of light.
Skirt
Golden steeds gallop for beautiful rhinestone embellishments in this dress with an elegant Western feeling.
Skirt
This skirt pops with abstract flowers, forming beautiful swirls around eye-catching bursts of twinkling rhinestones.
Turquoise: Then and Now
What do the ancient Egyptians, Native Americans, 1970's celebrities and people today all have in common? A love of turquoise! Explore this gemstone's popularity throughout history.
An Ocean of Style
Dive into ocean-themed jewelry trends featuring mermaids, sea-life motifs and breezy coastal styles.
Versatile Wood Jewelry
Wooden jewelry has once again been on the rise. Find inspiration for your own nature-inspired designs in this article.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This contemporary necklace and earring set combines the classic charm of roses and crystals with a modern twist of turquoise and black.
Asymmetrical Earrings
Matching doesn't have to mean each piece in the set is the same. Read this article and learn how to create a bold and fashion-forward look by harnessing the power of asymmetry.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
Step out in style with this multi-gemstone bracelet featuring Celestial Crystal® beads and gold-plated accents.
Earrings
Adorn yourself with elegance in these stunning multi-gemstone dangle earrings, featuring a graceful gradual cascade of colorful beads with exquisite gold-plated accents.
Earrings
Pink and gold dazzle together in an earring design featuring Sculpey® PREMO clays and gold leaf sheet. Wire twists form breast cancer ribbon symbols.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Transform your style with our mesmerizing necklace and earring set showcasing Preciosa Czech crystals in light sapphire, sapphire, and cobalt blue, beautifully paired with a fashionable paperclip chain and gold-finished brass accents.
Fun, Festive and Easy Holiday Earrings
D51S, Celebrate the Christmas spirit in style with this merry collection of holiday earring designs. Use these sparkling ideas for sales, accessorizing and gifts.
"Barely There" Jewelry Chain
Less is more with the barely there jewelry trend, featuring petite chain. See the minimalist trend that's taking the jewelry world by storm.
Triple-Strand Necklace
Turn heads with this stunning necklace featuring a Crystal Passions® amethyst drop, an emerald Chaton, and a mix of amethyst and emerald beads on a delicate gold-finished chain.
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