I can just see you saying ; “For goodness sakes Pearl, it’s August! Why Halloween stuff now?” That is because people have already seriously started shopping for Halloween and have been since June and July!!! Most Etsy searches for Halloween products actually happen in August!  Everything has been earlier this year. Normally Easter is in […]

Medical ID and alert jewelry have been around for decades. However, recent designs have a more modern look. The advent of laser engraving and laser color marking have meant that the designs can be more intricate and precise. Customization is a breeze. There are also artisans who can hand stamp beautifully. Shown above is the […]

Are you looking for a little color inspiration for your new jewelry making project? These three vibrant color palettes will add some pop to any design. We have selected some coordinating beads to help you make these lovely color palettes come to life.  Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Pink Crazy Lace Agate, Round 10mm (8 Inch […]

Washington based Elaine Oloffson of Daedall has just 7 designs available so far. But here is to wishing she will work on more elegant beaded jewelry tutorials in the future! I love her use of bronze and old gold colored seed beads in her distinctive airy designs. A number of her designs are convertible – […]

Copper is a great texturing metal for the beginner (and advanced) metalsmith because it is very forgiving—you’ll need a concentrated effort to really “mess it up.” Copper is soft and tough, inexpensive, hard to melt down, takes a beautiful patina, and is easy to find. My favorite thing about it is its malleability—copper takes a… […]

You could easily get lost in Linda’s shop, BeadsHappen, as I did. Utterly and totally lost as I flitted here, there and everywhere. I drooled over her wonderful collection of unusual and beautiful findings for the diehard jewelry maker. It’s the place you want to go to find that certain something to make a design […]

Box Handmade Pressed natural Baltic Amber Jewellery Box Beautiful and favorite accessories need a beautiful and elegant house! HANDMADE ORGANIC jewellery box is made of natural Baltic amber.

I first featured Jordanian bead jewelry designer, Mary Jane (a pseudonym) of AlKhazneh, a few years ago. Her designs were inspired by the beautiful colors and patterns of the Middle East and of the rock formations of Petra. Petra is Jordan’s most famous historic site – most of you will recognize it from the movie, […]

Carp fish were originally domesticated as a food source in China. But for the last couple of hundred years, the Japanese have pioneered the breeding of and popularised ornamental carp like the koi. Today, there are many enthusiasts worldwide. The koi also feature in many artistic designs. Shown here are my favorites from talented artisans. […]

Whether you are completely new to jewelry making or a seasoned expert, sometimes you just want a quick and easy project. That instant gratification can be so satisfying, and honestly, sometimes we only have time in our day for a quick and easy design. As a mom of two young boys who also works full […]