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Gemstones for Peace
. Life can be trying at times. For many, this is one of those times. The unfamiliar newness of this experience and the uncertainty about how it will...
Edison Pearls
We've recently added a gorgeous new style of pearls at Bead World called Edison Pearls and they've prompted quite a few questions. Mainly, what are these...
Wire Heart Ring Tutorial
Rings
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I was inspired to make a cute little wire heart ring! Our new Amoracast heart charms make this project super...
Bead World's Temperature Design Challenge
Ok, so I've had a project in mind for a few years and am finally bringing it to fruition this year! I love the idea so much that I thought it would be...
Pantone Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue
. . Pantone, the leading expert on color trends, recently released Classic Blue as their 2020 Color of the Year. In selecting the color of the year,...
Reindeer Earring Tutorial
We are OBSESSED with these adorable new reindeer antler caps!! We're so in love that we've been making them into everything...earrings, necklaces,...
Pricing Your Handcrafted Jewelry
. 'Tis the season...for shopping!! This is the time of year when many jewelry makers consider making the leap into selling their jewelry. Whether...
Natural Turquoise & Swarovski Crystal Spanish Crochet Bracelet Tutorial
Natural Turquoise & Swarovski Crystal Spanish Crochet Bracelet Tutorial Wrapping up our Spanish Knot tutorial series is our Spanish Crochet Bracelet. You...
Gemstone of the Month: Chalcedony
Gemstone of the Month: Chalcedony Chalcedony Briolettes . Chalcedony is truly a beader’s gemstone. Available in a rainbow of colors, and easily dyed into even...
Gemstone of the Month: Rhodochrosite
From the Greek words ‘rhodos’ (rose) and ‘khros’ (color), Rhodochrosite is a uniquely identifiable pink gemstone with bandings of white, light pink, grey,...
Gemstone of the Month: Jade
Gemstone of the Month: Jade One of the most well-known gemstones, Jade actually refers to two different stones – Jadeite and Nephrite. Although Jade has been...