Do you know your gemstones?
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Inviting vine bracelet | | Drops of color blossom on this delicate vine bracelet. What a perfect hint of green for your holiday look this weekend! Just three colors of seed beads and some stitching, and you’ve got a fresh look for Spring. |
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The March Design Challenge | | We don't wish to contradict the sage wisdom of a certain frog, but when it comes to making jewelry in March, there’s only one color that comes to mind. Pick your shade: sage, emerald, moss, bottle, pea, olive, sea, bluish or apple! Show us your favorite as we embrace the color of emerging spring for the March 2018 Design Challenge. |
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| | Celtic knots and claddaghs | | As we gear up for the wearin' of the green this weekend, let's take a moment to explore some traditional Irish and Celtic motifs that have become common in jewelry over the tears. Bead&Button associate editor Diane Jolie shares with us her research on the subject. And a bit of blarney, too → |
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| | All About Crystals | | Crystals are a mainstay in contemporary beaded jewelry. But what makes them so special? Check out this article on seven things you always wanted to know about crystals, but were afraid to ask. Everyone loves to sparkle → |
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| | | Easy Earrings: Fruitful fun | | Dreaming of summer? These earrings call to mind a time when the harvest is plentiful, so getting your recommended daily dose of fruit is easy! You’ll have so much fun making these earrings, you won’t want to stop after just one serving. |
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