Learn how to use wood, shell and pearls to create elegant jewelry designs that go beyond traditional Boho style.
Minimalist vs. Maximalist Jewelry Styles
Explore how the same jewelry materials can create two strikingly different looksāone minimalist, one maximalistāand discover which design style speaks to you.
Wanderlust Sparkle: How Travel Inspires Jewelry Design
Discover how travel and treasured memories shape jewelry designāthrough color, symbolism, and story-rich styles inspired by global adventures.
5 Tips to Make Budget-Friendly Jewelry
Learn 5 practical tips for making beautiful, budget-friendly gemstone jewelryāperfect 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.
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.
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.
The Meditative Art of Bead Mosaics: A Path to Creativity and Calm
Learn how bead mosaics are more than just an art form, theyāre 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 Chrisā 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.
Jet Black Jewels
Explore the current trend of black gemstones in jewelry for a jet-black jeweled look.
How to Be Inspired By (but not copy) Jewelry
Hereās a helpful guide and examples for jewelry makers on finding design inspiration without copying.
Commedia Dell'arte
Discover how Commedia dell'Arte and Carnevale shape today's fashion. Infuse this historic flair into your jewelry designs!
Matching Gemstones to Eye Color
Match your eye color with gemstones: aquamarine for blue, jade for green, and topaz for brown. Explore our curated or full collection to create your perfect piece.
Seven Principles of Design for Jewelry-Making
Turn jewelry making into an art form with these 7 key design principles. Learn how balance, movement and more can inspire new heights of creativity.
Geometric Jewelry
Explore how to use geometric shapes for limitless design possibilities.
6 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques You Need to Know
Follow along as Patti shares her list top tools and materials every jewelry maker needs for various techniques.
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.
Size Does Matter: Making Jewelry with the Proper Fit
It's an old joke, in some circles: size doesn't matter. Yet, jewelry that doesn't fit simply doesn't get purchased. And if purchased, could get returned, with cost to the jewelry maker in both money and reputation. This is especially important for...
One, Two, THREE! Using Three in Jewelry Design
Explore the impact the number three can have on your jewelry designs.
Natural Beauty
Organic materials come from living things. Knowing their origins and cultivation techniques will allow you to confidently assure your customers that you've considered every detail of your design.