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Essential Resources
Secrets to Kumihimo 8-Strand Round Braid
Master the art of the 8-strand round kumihimo braid with this clear and simple bracelet-making tutorial.
Charm Bracelet
Get into the Christmas spirit with this festive Preciosa tutorial—make a fun seed-beaded bracelet featuring five adorable holiday-themed charms!
Minimalist vs. Maximalist Jewelry Styles
Explore how the same jewelry materials can create two strikingly different looks—one minimalist, one maximalist—and discover which design style speaks to you.
Wanderlust Sparkle: How Travel Inspires Jewelry Design
Discover how travel and treasured memories shape jewelry design—through color, symbolism, and story-rich styles inspired by global adventures.
Afghanite
Discovered in 1968, Afghanite showcases a range of blues with white inclusions. These magical inclusions are UV-reactive, fluorescing bright orange under black light.
5 Tips to Make Budget-Friendly Jewelry
Learn 5 practical tips for making beautiful, budget-friendly gemstone jewelry—perfect 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.
Tarnish Prevention & Removal Tips
Discover how to prevent tarnish and safely clean precious metal, plated and patinated jewelry in this helpful guide.
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.
Turquoise, African
Explore the vibrant, grounding beauty of African "Turquoise"—a jasper celebrated for its turquoise-like patterns and transformative energy.
Jasper, Dragon Blood
Dragon blood jasper, thought by some to impart courage to its wearer, may help you face the "dragons" in your life.
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.
Quartz, Rutilated
Discover rutilated quartz, a stunning quartz variety with golden or silver rutile inclusions, known for its energy-amplifying and clarity-enhancing properties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chris’ 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.
Getting Started in Jewelry Making
Ready to explore jewelry-making? Our step-by-step guide covers essential tools, techniques, and tips to create stunning pieces. Start your creative journey today!
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
Jet Black Jewels
Explore the current trend of black gemstones in jewelry for a jet-black jeweled look.
Make Gifts with Resin & Molds
When thinking of gift giving, what better show your love with handmade personal gifts. And because you can make several items with resin, you can go easy on your pocketbook!
How to Be Inspired By (but not copy) Jewelry
Here’s a helpful guide and examples for jewelry makers on finding design inspiration without copying.
6 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Using Resin
Join Elaine to learn about 6 rookie mistakes to avoid when using resin, including accurate measuring, thorough mixing and more.
Garnet, Tsavorite
Explore the captivating journey of tsavorite—from its geological origins and rich metaphysical symbolism to its exquisite use in modern jewelry design.
4 Tools to Save Your Hands and Eyesight
Discover 4 must-have tools to save your hands and eyesight in DIY jewelry making.
Commedia Dell'arte
Discover how Commedia dell'Arte and Carnevale shape today's fashion. Infuse this historic flair into your jewelry designs!
How to Create a Wire Woven Pendant Using the "Baby" Jewel Loom®
Enhance your jewelry-making skills with this step-by-step tutorial on using the Beadalon® “Baby” Jewel Loom® to create a charming necklace.
Fine Silver
Fine silver is a high-purity form of silver, consisting of 99.9% pure silver, often denoted as .999 or 999. This means it contains only a minimal amount of impurities, typically 0.1% or less. Fine silver is known for its lustrous white appearance and high reflectivity, making it a popular choice for high-quality jewelry, coins and investment-grade bullion.
Brick Stitch
A popular bead weaving technique in jewelry making, brick stitch involves adding beads in
an offset pattern to create a flat, tightly woven fabric. This stitch resembles the layout of bricks in a wall, where each bead is positioned between two beads in the previous row. Brick stitch is versatile and can be used to create intricate patterns, shapes, and designs in bracelets, earrings, pendants and other beaded jewelry pieces. It is known for its durability and the ability to form both geometric and freeform 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.
Tension (or Stop) Bead
A tension bead (or stopper bead) holds your work in place. To make one, string a bead larger than those you are working with, then pass through the bead one or more times, making sure not to split your thread. The bead will be able to slide along but will still provide tension to work against when you're beading the first two rows.
Stringing
A technique in which beads are gathered on a strand. Beading wire, needle and thread and other materials are used for stringing.
Learn the Dot Stitch
Embark on your creative journey with seed beads today by mastering the fundamentals of the dot stitch. Follow along with Rose in this step-by-step video tutorial.
The History of Glass Beads
Discover the history of glass bead making, with roots in Ancient Rome and evolving through innovative techniques spurred by the advent of industrialization.