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Which Gemstones Look Best with Metal Beads?
Gemstone beads are meant to pop from a jewelry piece. They are often boldly-colored, dynamic in different lights or subtly elegant. Whether you are choosing a gemstone to wear with...
4 Ways to Add Coral Beads to Your Spring Wardrobe
Coral is a power color. It is vibrant and eye-catching, pairs well with many other colors and signals that the wearer has confidence and strength. Coral also projects an energy...
Spring-Inspired: A Guide to Handmaking Colorful Beaded Jewelry
Jewelry is a fun and fabulous way to add life and variety to your wardrobe and help you transition your look from winter to spring. By making your own colorful,...
All About Obsidian Beads
While not as flashy as diamonds, rubies or sapphires, obsidian has a unique beauty that is all its own. It is often thought of and sold as a gemstone, but...
Incorporating Beads and Gemstones in Your Knitting Projects
Knitting with beads and gemstones is a great way to add some additional sparkle to your projects. Whether you are making a shawl, a pair of gloves or just about...
Beading 101: How to Get Started Making Jewelry
There are many benefits to learning how to make jewelry. First and foremost, it is fun! Making jewelry is a hobby that allows you to express your creativity in an...
The Complete Guide to Jewelry Clasps and Toggles
Jewelry-making involves a lot of fun and creative thinking, from the color to the style to the size of the piece you are creating. One aspect of jewelry-making that usually...
January Birthstone: Garnet Beads
Beautiful garnet stones are the official birthstone for January. Although the garnet is most often associated with the deep pomegranate red of Pyrope Garnet, they are mined in a variety...
The History of Natural Turquoise Beads
Turquoise calls to mind the very distinct blue- and green-colored gem that is synonymous with the Southwest. It has a rich history, and its use in jewelry and art spans...
How to Use Lava Stone Beads to Make Diffuser Jewelry
Lava stone beads are an extremely popular trend in jewelry right now due to their unique appearance and properties. The tone itself is typically rough, dark and chunky, yet extremely...
Create Jewelry with Timeless Style with Opal Beads
The beautiful, diverse and ancient opal gemstone makes gorgeous jewelry that is perfect for all types of occasions. Ranked second only to the emerald by the Romans, it was included...
Make Your Own Rosary with a Rosary Chain and Other Jewelry-Making Accessories
If you were raised in the Roman Catholic Church, chances are you already own a rosary. Even if you are not Catholic, a rosary can make a wonderful gift for...
