Currently Browsing: May 2011

The Journey of a Bead – Czech Glass

Czech glass beads are beautiful additions to jewelry designs, but not too many people know how a bead comes into being. These beads are still made in the Czech Republic the same way they have been for hundreds of years. Take a journey into the makings of one special bead. Early Years (250 B.C.) : […]

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Memorial Day Special

Artbeads.com wishes you a happy and safe Memorial Day holiday! To celebrate the upcoming holiday and to remember all of our heroes, we’ve compiled a list of great jewelry ideas from the Learning Center you can make this weekend to celebrate. Information on our newest Memorial Day inspiration, “A Hero’s Place,” can be found in […]

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Summer 2011 Jewelry Trends

Photo Source: Salealertshopping. Summer is just around the corner, so be ahead of the game by being in the know about what’s next! There are a few different avenues to take depending on your personal style, although bright colors are appearing to dominate. We’ll be seeing a lot of throwbacks to the 80s with loud […]

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Gold-Inspired Learning Center Idea – “San Pedro’s Butterflies”

What a bright and sunny necklace idea to welcome summer! This necklace features wonderfully rich gold components and a beautiful Russian artist pendant, complete with lovely summer colors. Save now on some of the components for this simple and sophisticated idea. You’ll love the slightly asymmetrical design and natural feel, perfect for long summer nights […]

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Get to the Gold Rush!

Today and tomorrow only you can save big on this precious metal! Save up to 40% off on gold-filled and gold-plated components. The warm look of gold goes great in necklaces, bracelets and earring designs when matched with rich jewel tones like emerald and sapphire. We offer a number of different gold components like gold […]

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Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements Winners

Congratulations to our two winners, Kathryn and Susan! They were selected at random and both will receive a copy of the book, Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements by Jean Campbell. Her book is filled with gorgeous designs inspired by actresses from Old Hollywood, all made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. There are detailed instructions so you […]

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Gold Prices – The Constant Rise and Fall of a Precious Metal

As with silver, gold has been up and down in the stock market for a number of years. Currently, silver is steadily dropping in price. Gold is slowly following this trend. The chart below shows a six-month history of the gold market, to give you a better understanding of what has happened to gold. Though […]

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Gold-Filled Vs. Gold-Plated Jewelry

There are big differences between gold-filled and gold-plated jewelry, mostly the actual amount of gold in each product. Here I will debunk the rumors and let you know that the differences are. You can also find this information on our resources page in the learning center. What is gold-filled? Gold-filled jewelry is made from components […]

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Prom 2011 Jewelry Trends

Looking for the right accessories to make prom a night to remember? We’ve got a great collection of jewelry supplies so you can create your own unique look without spending a fortune. I’ve searched for the hottest trends coming up for this year’s prom, and depending on the cut of the dress and how hair […]

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Win a Copy of Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements

Jean Campbell’s new book, Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements, is inspired by the glamorous actresses of Old Hollywood. Jean created her own designs based on the jewelry these actresses wore using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. There are 26 stunning projects inspired by actresses like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, plus there are detailed instructions for you […]

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