Do you sometimes wonder how much handmade goes into making handmade jewelry?  I do. The term handmade really goes a long way when as many of the components used are indeed handmade.  Like hand forged ear wires and clasps. Well, French ceramic artist, M-laure Desage of Atelierementerre, definitely makes just the kind of handmade components […]

Think your August birthstone, peridot, is out of this world? You’re right! Peridot belongs to the mineral family olivine, and olivine is found not only in volcanic sands in Hawaii and the deserts of the American Southwest, but in meteorites called pallasites. The pallasite type of meteorite is embedded with olivine crystal inclusions. Pallasites, which […]

Once is never enough for excellent beadwork designers like thebeadloomgallery.  While I have featured her work before (linked below), there are still many wonderful designs in her shop. This time, I was charmed by her many tubular peyote beaded patterns. So pretty! Definitely a must see if you are not fond of bead crochet tubes.  […]

Once I got over the fear of “wasting” materials making resin jewelry (with mistakes), a whole new world opened up. Yes, I’ve had bubbles and errant overflows—but like the little dings on my beloved car Violet, imperfections just add charm. Now? I resin everything—from vintage bezels to backless shapes using a clever packing tape trick. […]

Unfortunately, from August 22, 2025, my business will not be able to ship physical products across the border to my valued customers in the United States. This saddens me. It is the result of increased prices specifically to US customers with the extension of tariffs and duties to small items coming from abroad, and the […]

Italian designer, Verde Alfieri, of AlfieriJewelDesign is a paper jewelry artist whose contemporary style makes very fashionable pieces indeed.  Hundreds and hundreds of cut paper pieces are meticulously put together to form striking and sometimes colourful and lightweight designs. Her work is protected with protective spray lacquer which makes the jewelry water resistant.  Read more […]

Who doesn’t love including gorgeous stones in their jewelry designs? Nothing enhances a piece more than a colorful fabulous gem. The first technique that comes to mind when thinking of stone setting is, of course, the traditional bezel. But there are a lot more ways to set stones—and experimenting with those alternative techniques can be […]

Glass artists, like many designers, often take inspiration from nature especially flowers. But who wouod have thought you could have them as potted plants? The awesome creations by Auroraglassgarden include popular plants like succulents, tiny flowering plants as well as flowers in vases.  The artisan is also very good at creating miniature hedgehogs and other […]

Isn’t the chain maille halter top stunning? There was a heck of a lot of work and time which went into it. Designed by Sarah of StreetMaille, it was one of this chain maille artist’s modern and wearable designs which caught my eye.  Another great design is her chain maille corset style belt below. Also notable is […]

Purple has been a popular colour for thousands of years. It has been associated with creativity,  spirituality and luxury. It was once the colour exclusively reserved for royalty, but more about that later. Designers also adore the colour. Here are 5 lovely beadwork jewelry tutorials which feature this hue. First up is the stunning cuff bracelet […]