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 […]

Favorite projects that echo the summer season, featuring color, creativity, and abundance. In this roundup of favorite jewelry projects featured in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, we highlight stunning designs that capture the energy of summer through vibrant stones, meaningful stories, and artistic expression. Whether you’re a jewelry artist or simply a fan of exquisite craftsmanship, […]

Amanda Brittin is a talented silversmith whose work caught my eye on BlueSky, the newish social media site. I not only loved her nature inspired designs but her style. She often places her design elements in novel ways. For example, the tree frog necklace below as well as the bird and kyanite and the raven […]

Ready for a micro crochet challenge?  It might seem daunting to crochet with thread but if first practice with thicker yarn, then these are doable. Here is a collection of awesome amigurumi jewelry and tutorials to inspire.   First up are the lovely wildflower corsages shown above. The tutorials are by Anna of Vinamigurumi. She is […]

Summer’s sunny weather is a time for appreciating the outdoors. For some of us, the hot, sizzling weather is welcome after a long cold winter! Here is to beach time, picnics, busy bees, favourite fruits like melons and strawberries, camping and lots of pretty flowers to admire. Shown above is the beach gnomes beaded fringe […]