Hello Fall! We have waited so long for your arrival! It’s finally time for cozy sweaters and pumpkin lattes. The rains have started, and the leaves are falling. Our minds are now turning towards nights in with friends, fireplaces, board games, and feasts. As we transition from summer to fall, our jewelry choices also change […]

Vintage German glass cabochon with real gold I’ve not gotten over how fabulous the vintage glass is from  DeLuxeVintageStones since I last wrote about their treasures in this past post. That past feature covers how Alexander accumulated a vast trove of vintage supplies when he used to live in New York City.   Fast forward to today where […]

Handmade jewellery has always been a symbol of craftsmanship, elegance, and uniqueness. Unlike mass-produced accessories, Handmade Jewellery offers individuality and artistry, making it the perfect addition to any outfit. If […]

Baguette cut gemstones are synonymous with the Art Deco movement. Indeed, that was when this type of rectangular cut became especially popular during this period – the 1910s through to the 1930’s. According to the Gem Institute of America (GIA), this type of cut is thought to have been based on the 16th century “hogback”, […]

The bead designers featured here are some of the most creative I have come across. Given a single theme, like the sun, they all come up with unique versions of their own.  First up is the sun pendant tutorial shown above by the mother and daughter team, Cara and Landry of SimpleBeadPatterns. It’s such a […]

The spooky season is finally here! In almost every store there are Halloween decorations a plenty! Kids are quickly picking out their Halloween costumes (and parents are hoping that they still have their kiddos’ sizes in stock). For us jewelry designers, this is such a fun time of year to stretch our creative talents and […]

I was amazed how popular macrame angels were when I first wrote about them. So here are more beautiful angel tutorials to inspire. They do make really calming and peaceful ornaments and wall decor to gift or to have in the house. You could use thinner threads and attempt some of these for small jewelry […]

Repurposing old jewelry to create new heirlooms is a meaningful way to honor family history while creating something new and unique. Outdated or damaged pieces of jewelry can be transformed into beautiful, custom treasures that can be passed down for generations. You can reuse the gemstones or melt the metal from an old piece of… […]

Many designers create lovely resin work but the designs Croatian artists, Nadia and her mother,  of SummerGirlArt, are refreshingly different.  Their designs often display that something extra. The iridescent real flower resin coasters above are great examples. The brown resin geodes below look like sliced tree trunks to me! Read more         Share Your Comment! […]

Not overly fond of the plain round Christmas baubles? Then dress them up with beadwork!  Some really romantic and elegant beaded Christmas ornament tutorials you should see are those by Michigan based bead artist, Cathy Andrews of AndreaCatherineJewel. I have featured this talented designer before here.  She uses pearls, crystals, rivolis, and other beads to […]