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Moonstone, Pink/Peach
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.
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Turquoise, African
Turquoise, African
Explore the vibrant, grounding beauty of African "Turquoise"—a jasper celebrated for its turquoise-like patterns and transformative energy.
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Jasper, Dragon Blood
Jasper, Dragon Blood
Dragon blood jasper, thought by some to impart courage to its wearer, may help you face the "dragons" in your life.
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Symbols in Jewelry from Every Continent
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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Hidden Gems: Designing with Rhinestones
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.
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Quartz, Rutilated
Quartz, Rutilated
Discover rutilated quartz, a stunning quartz variety with golden or silver rutile inclusions, known for its energy-amplifying and clarity-enhancing properties.
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Agate, Red
Agate, Red
Discover the rich history and symbolism of lustrous, warm red agate, and find inspiring design ideas to incorporate this timeless gem into your creations.
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Hidden Gems: Designing with Cubic Zirconia
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.
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Jasper, Sesame
Jasper, Sesame
Discover the intriguing history and unique beauty of sesame jasper, a stone with striking speckles and earthy tones—perfect for bold, natural jewelry designs.
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Wire Pliers
Wire Pliers
Banding, mandrel and other specialty pliers can make wireworking faster, smoother and more efficient. Read on to see how each pair has its own purpose.
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White Out! Embracing the White Trend in Jewelry
White Out! Embracing the White Trend in Jewelry
Explore the timeless elegance and versatility of the white trend in jewelry, offering endless design possibilities for DIY jewelry makers, from minimalist to bold statement pieces.
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Hematite
Hematite
Hematite is more than just a striking stone. Learn about its rich history, from cave paintings to medicine, its geological properties and its healing powers.
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PANTONE® 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse
PANTONE® 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse
Discover Pantone's 2025 color choice, a warm and inviting brown hue that delights with its rich, nurturing qualities, evoking the essence of chocolate and coffee.
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Embrace the Future with WGSN and Coloro's Colors of the Year
Embrace the Future with WGSN and Coloro's Colors of the Year
In collaboration with Coloro, a leader in color technology, WGSN has announced the Colors of the Year for 2025 and 2026.
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Create Quick and Easy Jewelry Gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry®
Create Quick and Easy Jewelry Gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry®
Watch the video to see how you can easily create meaningful gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry ® settings.
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Topaz, White
Topaz, White
Sparkling white topaz is used equally well as a centerpiece or accent in jewelry designs. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and adaptable gemstone.
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Obsidian, Rainbow
Obsidian, Rainbow
Rainbow obsidian is a subtle gemstone, only showing its colors in bright light. Learn more about the history and properties of this volcanic glass.
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Opal, Dendritic
Opal, Dendritic
Dendritic opal has the luminous allure of common opal with the tree-like inclusions of moss agate and is believed to promote spiritual growth.
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The Meditative Art of Bead Mosaics: A Path to Creativity and Calm
The Meditative Art of Bead Mosaics: A Path to Creativity and Calm
Learn how bead mosaics are more than just an art form, they’re an experience for both the mind and body, providing peace and relaxation.
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Angels Among Us
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.
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Honoring Frank Schofield
Honoring Frank Schofield
Learn how Chris’ family creatively honored the passing of her son-in-law through Eternal Reefs.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
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.
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Obsidian, Black
Obsidian, Black
Discover the history and properties of black obsidian, from ancient tools to modern jewelry. Learn how this volcanic glass has shaped cultures and design
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Jet Black Jewels
Jet Black Jewels
Explore the current trend of black gemstones in jewelry for a jet-black jeweled look.
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