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Backdrop Necklace

Classic pearls take a modern turn in this daring backdrop necklace, where a strand of romantic pearls ends in a graceful silver butterfly and tassel.

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Set of Five Bracelets

Shimmering cat’s eye glass beads create luxurious stretch bracelets, each accented with unique, personal touches.

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Creating Jewelry Inspired by Cocktails or Mocktails

Sip in the inspiration—this video shows you how to create stunning bracelets inspired by the colors and vibes of your favorite cocktails and mocktails.

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Deadbolt Chain Charms

Who says security can’t sparkle? Add a touch of glam to your front door chain lock with crystal accents. Chic, creative and totally unexpected!

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Sweet meets striking in this chic necklace, where chunky gold chain contrasts beautifully with delicate pearls for an unexpectedly edgy look.

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The Therapeutic Art of Beading

Discover how the simple act of beading can become a powerful tool for mindfulness, relaxation and emotional well-being.

Castlecore

Castlecore is an invitation to step into a world of history and fantasy, from intricate jewelry to statement accessories and medieval-inspired décor.

Jeweled Eggs

Decorating eggs is an ancient tradition. Use crystal flat backs, metal leaf, mica powders and more to channel your inner Fabergé to create bejeweled eggs.

The Different Types and Lengths of Dangle Earrings

Learn to craft DIY dangle earrings, exploring length, materials and design tips for stylish and wearable creations.

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Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 7 – Ren Faire Jewelry and Accessories

Renaissance Faires are a magical space blending history and fantasy. Here are tips for making and selling jewelry, accessories and more at the Faire.

Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 1 - Science Fiction

Explore the SciFi universe with jewelry that captures its iconic themes, colors and futuristic visions—perfect for fans who dream among the stars.

Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 5 - Jewelry for Science!

Let your geek flag fly with jewelry for science nerds that would make Bill Nye the Science Guy proud.

Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 2 - Fantasy

Send your customers on magical quests fraught with fantastic creatures and epic rewards. Let pop culture—and this article—inspire your jewelry designs!

Geek Chic Fandom Jewelry

Fandom jewelry has taken the world by storm, merging pop culture with personal style. Read on to explore superheroes, anime and other niches of geek chic.

Exploring Sensory Jewelry

Craft jewelry for sensory needs! From smooth textures to moving parts, cater to diverse sensory preferences and empower your customers with comfort and style.

The Bro-Brooch Sweeps This Season:

Learn how in recent years, men's fashion has witnessed the remarkable resurgence of a classic accessory: the brooch.

Taylor Swift's Touch

Learn how Taylor Swift's influence on the jewelry scene, particularly through friendship bracelets, is more than just a trend.

Chain-Woven Bracelets

Chain-woven bracelets offer a fresh take on bracelet designs. Find different ways to style these versatile accessories in this article.

Personalized Jewelry

Find inventive ideas on how to personalize jewelry designs and other accessories for custom statements.

Fungi In Fashion

Mushrooms are moving out of the forest and into your jewelry box. Discover how to bring the unique appeal of mushrooms to your jewelry creations.

Cottagecore Jewelry

Cottage-core celebrates the simplicity and beauty of spending time out in nature. Bring this trend to your jewelry lines for a fresh, springtime feel.

Hoops Re-Imagined: Stylish Accessories for Modern Times

These aren't your mother's hoops! Discover the hottest hoop earring trends and how you can incorporate them into your designs.

Regencycore

Explore the Hollywood portrayals of 19th century England to capture the beauty of high-society style and meld it with modern fashion trends.

Bead Embroidery

Learn about the magic of bead embroidery and let Jody Young’s pieces and free videos inspire you.

The Rock Star Look: Embellished Guitar Straps

Explore a myriad of creative possibilities to personalize your guitar strap in this insightful and imaginative article, brimming with inspiring ideas.

What Does Jewelry Mean to Us?

What does your jewelry say? From cultural symbolism to psychology to group affiliations, this article delves into the complexity behind our jewelry.

The Earring Styles of the Princess of Wales

Allow this article to spark your creativity, encouraging you to craft your own Princess Kate-inspired earring designs that capture her elegance at a fraction of the price.

A Fashion Guide to Hip Jewelry

Almost anything goes when you're crafting trendy hip jewelry, where styles ranging from punk to vintage are fair game. Get inspired to create something that transcends the ordinary.

Glitz and Glamour with Embellished Sandals, Heels and Sneakers

Create custom shoes with popular jewelry-making components! Read on to learn how.

Royal Blues

Discover the timeless allure of royal blue and draw inspiration for your most profound blue creations.

Body Chain

Get inspired to dive into the contemporary trend of adornment with all varieties of body chain.

Beautiful at Any Age: Jewelry for Everyone

Explore the evolving jewelry preferences across generations, from classic pearls to dazzling crystals, fast fashion to enduring elegance. Let this article guide you in the right direction.

Special Effects in Jewelry-Making Materials

The rainbow in an opal, the jardin of an emerald, the shimmering asterisk in a star sapphire—learn why gemologists call these "phenomena" or "inclusions" instead of "flaws."

Butterfly Jewelry: Let Your Creativity Soar

Butterfly-themed jewelry and accessories emerge as fashion-forward favorites every year. Read on for fresh ideas for incorporating these whimsical creatures into your jewelry.

Permanent Jewelry: Soldering Love and Friendship Bracelets

Permanent jewelry is a popular way to celebrate friendship, love, and meaningful relationships through jewelry.

Barbiecore Jewelry

Here's your invitation to the dreamhouse of Barbiecore. Life in plastic can be truly fantastic when you use your imagination and create in over-the-top femininity and pink, pink and more pink!

Wakanda Inspired Jewelry

Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" brought African and Mayan cultures to the forefront. Let's take a closer look at jewelry styles from our Gallery of Designs that are in line with Wakanda style.

The Joy of Jewelry

Discover how the satisfaction of designing something and being able to gift, sell or wear it is an instant pick me up.

The Timeless Trend of Cultured Freshwater Pearls

There is something timeless and beautiful about pearls and weddings. Explore the different styles and lengths of these trendy but classical wedding accessories.

Astral Creations

Celebrate the celestial plane with on-trend astral jewelry. Read on to find the best colors and materials for these space-inspired designs.

Father's Day Jewelry Gifts

Learn about the history of Father's Day and how jewelry can make Dad's day even more special.

Miniatures

Dive into the trend of miniatures with this inspirational article. Discover the techniques and materials to incorporate tiny pieces into your designs.

Geometric Jewelry

Explore how to use geometric shapes for limitless design possibilities.

Embrace Dark Academia with Timeless Jewelry

Here's how to design timeless jewelry in line with the Dark Academia trend, adding a touch of sophistication and intrigue to any look.

Cultured Couture

These aren't your grandma's pearls! Turn this timeless trend on its head for bold new looks your customers will covet and clutch.

Transformable Jewelry

How can one type of jewelry perform double duty? Learn more about transformable jewelry and how to make it in this article.

Mother's Day and Mother's Rings

Express your love in a special way—with a personalized ring! Dive into the rich tradition of Mother's Day and the significance of mother's rings in this enlightening article.

The Modern Locket

The modern locket takes a time-honored and traditional piece of jewelry and offers up fresh versions for the modern world. See what the locket's gotten up to these days.

Horseshoe Nail Jewelry

Create rustic and antique-inspired jewelry using horseshoe nails. This article provides you with fantastic ideas on how to bring these unique creations to life.

Loving Lavender

Fall in love with lavender! See how these soothing shades can enhance your designs to create for a number of styles and timeless appeal.

Graduation Day: Personalized Designs for Grads

Looking for inspiration for graduation jewelry? This article covers the gamut of personalized jewelry ideas and more.

Clip-On Cool

Amid the current trend of weightier and more daring earrings, consider crafting clip-on earrings. Stylish and versatile, they represent the cutting edge of today’s fashion and ear care.

Extraterrestrial Gemstones: Futuristic Inspiration, Right for Our Times

Dive deeper than mere space-age aesthetics and get hands-on with raw materials. In this article, discover the materials sourced from or inspired by outer space.

Egyptian Jewelry Revisited

Immerse yourself in the allure of ancient Egyptian aesthetics with an inspiring article that delves into the fascinating intersection of Egyptomania and the world of jewelry.

Make Your Own 80s-Inspired Jewelry

The 1980s are back and looking better than ever! Make your own 80s-inspired jewelry that's sure to make a big and bold statement.

Ear Frames and Ear Cuffs

Boldly going where jewelry has rarely gone before! The ear cuff, ear frame and ear climber have grown in popularity. Learn more about these non-pierced ear jewelry forms.

Chinese New Year and the Story of the Zodiac

Delve into the Chinese Zodiac and discover how to integrate its themes, animals and colors into your jewelry designs for meaningful, culturally inspired creations.

"Feathering" Jewelry and Accessories

Be light as a feather with your jewelry designs. Explore how to use multi-faceted feathers in everything from sleek and modern creations to earthy and rustic projects.

Birthstone Jewelry

Learn about the history of gemstones associated with each month and their coordinating crystal colors.

Jewelry for a Cause: Heart Disease in Women

Add this design idea to jewelry lines and gift to women to help spread the important message about the threat of heart disease.

Ethereal Jewelry

Ethereal jewelry, while soft and feminine, also portrays a sense of passion and intrigue. Learn more about this stunning trend.

More Than Jewelry: What Else Can You Make?

Are you looking to make something besides traditional jewelry? Read on for ways to use jewelry-making materials for a variety of new designs.

Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 3 - Superheroes

Ride the wave of superhero popularity by designing your own superhero-inspired jewelry in the styles of your favorite characters.

Fairycore Jewelry

Come away with the fairies and explore the whimsical, magical realm that is the Fairycore aesthetic. Learn how to achieve this look through fashion, home décor and of course, jewelry.

Shamballa Bracelets

Shamballa bracelets are a perfectly balanced jewelry project. All you need are beads, cord and a bit of knotwork knowledge. Read on to learn how!

Cosplay Jewelry

Cosplay jewelry helps fans embody favorite characters from pop culture. Learn more about creating these popular jewelry and accessories to wear or sell.

Renaissance and Baroque-Style Jewelry

Let the colors and rich, luxurious aesthetics of the Renaissance and Baroque periods inspire your next jewelry creations.

Tassel and Pom-Pom Jewelry

Pom-poms and tassels are a fun fashion trend that just keeps going. Let this article inspire you to design your own pom-pom and tassel jewelry.

Animal Symbolism: Creating Totem Jewelry

What's your spirit animal? Use this informative guide to help you and your customers add meaningful animal totem symbols to jewelry designs.

The Timeless Appeal of the Goth Trend in Jewelry

The goth trend in jewelry has remained a fascinating and enduring subculture since its inception in the 1970s. Learn about this fashion movement to design jewelry that captivates individuals of all ages.

Chandelier Earrings

For a touch of drama, craft bold chandelier earrings. The sway of dangling pendants catching the light will set off any look to perfection.

Negative Space in Jewelry Design

Incorporating negative space into your jewelry designs adds a distinctive touch that will set your creative efforts apart. This article explains how.

Get Cozy with Knit Polymer Clay

Take your polymer clay skills to cozy new levels with this knit trend. Learn how to incorporate knit clay techniques into your jewelry lines and more with this article.

Shedding Light on the Story of Hanukkah

Discover the rich traditions of Hanukkah and gain the insights you need to create stunning Hanukkah jewelry designs.

The History of Sámi Jewelry

The Sámi are Native Europeans with over 400 years in creative experience. Read on to learn how to create jewelry inspired by this rich culture.

Japandi Trend

Explore the union of function, minimalism and Scandinavian "hygge" through the world of Japandi design.

Floating Lockets

Fill glass lockets with special beads, charms and more for highly customizable jewelry.

Incredible Inedibles: Mini Polymer Clay Food

Feast your eyes on the "Incredible Inedible" trend where mini polymer clay food takes center stage in jewelry designs—fun, quirky and absolutely adorable! Just don't eat it.

Shape Symbolism in Jewelry

Learn how you can choose shapes to add specific meanings to your jewelry.

Locked Up: How Lock and Key Jewelry is Sweeping the Fashion Stage

Locks and keys carry an innate sense of mystery and symbolism. Discover the many ways in which locks and keys continue to take the jewelry world by storm.

Oh So CHARMing

Charms are perennial favorites in the realm of jewelry embellishment. Use them to create themes, personalize designs--even keep your keys handy! Read on to learn more about these timeless pieces.

Australia's Influence

A journey down under is one you'll never forget. Discover the amazing wildlife, vast deserts and breathtaking horizons to inspire your designs.

How to Layer Necklaces

Master the trend of layering necklaces with some helpful tips and design ideas.

Chunky Chain Jewelry

This trend is back, and bigger is better. Explore how chunky chain jewelry is melding 80's style with modern, industrial glamour to take the fashion world by storm.

Princesscore Jewelry

It's time to channel your inner royalty with princesscore, a pretty fairytale-inspired trend that feels magical.

Geek-Chic Jewelry: Part 4 - Anime

Are you an otaku or a weeb? Do you love making jewelry that makes people say "oh, sugoi desu!"? Then the anime trend is for you!

Beaded Tassel Jewelry

Tassels have been incredibly popular on runways and in modern street fashion. Read on to learn how adding beads has transformed this trend into something entirely new.

5 Tips for Creating a Layered Look with Chain

Whether your brand aesthetic is Less is more or Less is a bore, the layered necklace trend is one your customers can express with your jewelry designs.

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

Get ready for a sugar rush of inspiration from the world of candies and desserts! Indulge your creative sweet tooth with this appetizing article highlighting sweet-themed jewelry designs.

PANTONE® 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz

Discover Pantone's 2024 color choice, described as a “velvety, gentle peach tone, whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.”

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.