Don’t like earring dangles much? Well, ear jackets might just appeal! This variation of earrings puts the butterfly backs into stylish use. Some of the best ear jacket designs I have ever come across are from the Scottish design studio, SilverRainSilver. I have featured their dainty jewelry before. They work mostly in sterling silver. They […]
Contemporary Beadwoven and Leather Jewelry and Tutorials by RobertaParlapiano
When I spotted Italian designer Roberta of RobertaParlapiano‘s work on Bluesky (join me there ) , I was immediately wowed! She combines beadwork with leather tassels and sometimes chain with an incredible contemporary flair. Her ability to create truly novel designs can be seen with this selection of my favourites from her collection. One good example is […]
Free Project: Quick and Easy Wire Earring Tutorial with Pendants
Looking to create something quick, stylish, and satisfying? This wire earring tutorial is your perfect go-to project when creativity calls—but time is short. Whether you’re new to jewelry making or a seasoned crafter, this step-by-step guide will have you walking out the door with a fresh pair of handmade earrings today. Let’s face it—most days, […]
Funky and Fun Polymer Clay Earrings by MilastudioShop
UK designer, Mila of MilastudioShop puts the funky and fun in her polymer clay earrings designs! Contemporary in style with plenty of colour and play on patterns, she also has a couple of endearing adorable animal designs. I would love to see more from this designer! Read more Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! […]
Top 5 DIY Jewelry Making Videos of the Year – So Far….
We do love to create jewelry making videos here at Beadaholique! We have over 2000 videos in our catalog and cover all genres of jewelry making from beading basics to bead embroidery,, wire wrapping, and everything in between. Over the last year we also added live jewelry making classes and these live videos are then […]
5 Beautiful Beaded Orchid Jewelry Tutorials and Kits| A Short History of Vanilla
Orchids are such exotic flowers to us but really, they are one of the most abundant and diverse blooming plants in the world. They come in varied shapes and colors and are often fragrant. Many beadwork designers are certainly inspired by these flowers! The above drop dead gorgeous bead embroidered orchid flower kit is from […]
Statement Real Shell and Pearl Jewelry by Grecmuse | How to Drill Holes in Shells
Greek designer, Maria of Grecmuse has a number of collections. However, what caught my eye were her statement real shell and pearl jewelry. Her designs are big and bold! The shells she uses are sometimes edged with gold or teamed with gold plated findings and charms. Many of her designs feature the shells in […]
Gold on Steel Jewelry Design: Q&A with Jewelry Artist Bette Barnett
One look was all it took. When jewelry artist Bette Barnett of Studio Migoto in the San Diego area contacted me about writing a jewelry project for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, I didn’t hesitate. She came highly recommended, and her sample designs and the additional pieces I saw were fascinating. I just loved their unexpectedly […]
Gorgeous Gemstone Cabochons from JohariGemJewels | Jaipur Jewelry Factory Tour
Long time reader, Lorraine Gonda, clearly loves gemstone and originally suggested UniversalJewelry (now known as MaryamGemsCo) for my subsequent feature. She tells me me the owner, Mohamed Sufiyan (Sufi) has opened yet another store, JohariGemJewels with an even great inventory (over 2500!) of well priced gemstones, wholesale lots, calibrated gemstones and my favourite of all […]
Beautiful Beaded Jewelry Tutorials by AriaMagicalJewelry
Talented designers like Romanian bead artist, Roxana of AriaMagicalJewelry come up with so many beautiful beaded jewelry tutorials that it is very hard to select just a few to showcase! She has a number of lovely snowflakes and mandalas which can double as pendants or Christmas ornaments. Also notable are her pretty and dainty bracelets […]
