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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 pan out are triggering stress, anxiety, and worry for a lot of people. That is completely understandable! We've never experienced anything like this in our lifetimes, so it's normal to feel concerned and out of control as we navigate this current reality. Those feelings are hard enough as it is, but if you have a baseline of mental …

Edison Pearls...What are these beauties??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 stunning pearls and how are Edison Pearls different from other pearls? Question no more bead friends...we've got you covered! "There are two things which couldn’t be made at my laboratory – diamonds and pearls. It is one of the wonders of the world that you were able to culture pearls. It is somethi …

Wire Heart Ring TutorialWith 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 easy!! The ring works up so fast that you could whip up a bunch in no time. It would be the perfect Galentine's gift for all your BFFs! .You will need:Medium Sterling Silver Amoracast Heart (1) 18 gauge Sterling Silver Wire (3")Ring MandrelRubber/Plastic Hammer or Rawhide MalletWire CuttersRound Nose PliersFlat Nose Pli …

Bead World's Temperature Design ChallengeOk, 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 fun to invite all you lovelies to join this challenge with me. Here is the rundown....A few years ago I saw a project on pinterest called a Temperature Blanket or Temperature Afighan. I'm including photos in this post to give you visual inspiration of what I'm talking about. Essentially to make a blanket yo …

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, Pantone draws inspiration from various avenues including entertainment, art, fashion, travel, etc. and it typically relates to the social, economic, & political culture of the moment. According to Pantone, Classic Blue is reminiscent of the sky at dusk. It is simple, centering, and enduring. Classic Blue …