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Reindeer Earring TutorialWe are OBSESSED with these adorable new reindeer antler caps!! We're so in love that we've been making them into everything...earrings, necklaces, charms, bracelet bars...we have reindeer everywhere! This tutorial will show you how to make reindeer earrings, but you can easily turn your reindeer into a necklace by attaching the dangle to a chain, a bracelet bar by using a longer piece of wire and wire wrapping both ends, or whatever else you can dream up. All of these su …

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 you're contemplating a holiday craft fair or have friends asking to buy a piece of jewelry you made, the holiday season can be a wonderful time to dive into selling your jewelry and help you make a little extra cash on the side. After all, you might as well profit off of this wonderful talent you have! It can be tric …

Gemstone of the Month: HowliteHowlite was first discovered in Nova Scotia in 1868 by Canadian mineralogist, Henry How. It is most commonly found in Canada and the U.S., but it has also been found in Mexico, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Namibia. It’s raw form grows in cauliflower-like masses. Natural Howlite is an opaque white with grey veining, similar to the beautiful white & gray marble counter tops everyone wants in their kitchens right now. It has often been dyed in an attempt …

Studying Symbols: 8 Fold PathOne of the newest pendants at Bead World, the 8 Fold Path is a significant Buddhist symbol. It represents 8 key tenets of Buddhism. Think of it like the Buddhist moral code, similar to that of other faiths. Unlike in many other faiths though, the 8 Fold Path focuses entirely on positive statements instead of using “don’ts”. The 8 Fold Path is meant as a guideline to be thought about, contemplated, and only embarked upon when you are ready to live the teachings..Even …

Gemstone of the Month: LarvikiteOne of the gemstones we have been asked about most recently is the stunning Larvikite. Everyone wants to know what this mysterious, beautiful gemstone is about. Larvikite is a monzonitic feldspar from the feldspar family. The Larvakite we carry is a dark grey with black inclusions, but it can also be dark blue.It is often confused with Labradorite or called Black Moonstone, although it is neither. It is commonly confused with other stones because it contains the l …