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You have probably heard of Morse code before but most likely not in the context of jewelry design. Morse code was invented nearly 200 years ago in 1830 by Samuel F.B. Morse. It was created as a way of sending...

The designers over at PRESTIGE Crystal Components recently created a bunch of designs for Easter that they shared with us for inspiration. I love how they have gone beyond jewelry to create fun crafts and home decor as well. I think the little...

Hello Spring! It’s here! Finally! As much as I love some of what winter brings (Christmas, hot soups, fuzzy socks, fireplace chats, etc.), I am always excited to welcome spring. Spring not only means warmer weather and more sunshine, it...

March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day. In honor of this day, I thought it would be fun to share some butterfly facts and then look at some of the lovely butterfly charms and beads at Beadaholique. I personally...

If you are looking for a fun and easy project and technique to explore, look no further then stretch bracelets! These bracelets have the advantage of being one-size-fits-all, require no findings, can be quickly made, and require just one tool—a...

St. Patrick's Day is always a fun holiday to design for; with its green clovers, Celtic knots, and lucky horseshoes, it's a cheerful and inspiring jewelry-making endeavor. Besides using any shade of green, you can also consider using the colors of the Irish...

As I have written about over the past several weeks, I am ready for some warm weather and blue skies. As spring and summer approach, I am looking ahead to all the wonderful design options that these seasons bring. One...

In previous blog posts we have found color inspiration in flowers, vintage labels, and the work of William Morris. Now we take a trip to Paris and gain inspiration from three lovely pieces of work on display at the Musee D'Orsay...

Tis the season for holiday jewelry and lots of good cheer! Even though I am a jewelry designer, I must admit that daily, I don’t always wear a lot of jewelry. I tend to put it on for special occasions...