Acrylic beads and aluminium wire necklace

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Life’s a Charm!

I think it’s safe to say that charm bracelets will never be a dying fad since they can be dated as far back as the Ancient Egyptian period. The Ancient Egyptians created their charm bracelets using metal and precious stones as charms to help to prepare for their afterlife.

Times have changed since then, however the charm bracelet is far from dying out.

The reason for the charm bracelet’s great success? Read More

Life’s a Charm!

I think it’s safe to say that charm bracelets will never be a dying fad since they can be dated as far back as the Ancient Egyptian period. The Ancient Egyptians created their charm bracelets using metal and precious stones as charms to help to prepare for their afterlife.

Times have changed since then, however the charm bracelet is far from dying out.

The reason for the charm bracelet’s great success? Read More

This week I have caught up with inspirational jewellery maker and business woman Michelle Nazar about her Jewellery making career and successful business. Read on to find out more and see some examples of Michelle’s gorgeous work.

Michelle Nazar in her shop

When and how did you start making jewellery?

I started making jewellery after an inspirational trip to India were I met a flamboyant French Canadian jewellery designer buying gemstones. Read More

Nautical inspired jewellery

Ahoy Sailor!

Vintage is back and so comes with it, nautical jewellery! It’s all about the sailor!

Nautical inspired jewellery is one of my favourite fashion trends. It’s guaranteed to come back year after year. People such as Katy Perry, Read More

I’m going to show you how to make a bracelet with our gorgeous new Fimo roses and Swarovski crystal beads. The basic technique for this bracelet is called Right Angle Weave. It is hugely versatile and can be used with many types of bead and threads.

Fimo rose and Swarovski crystal beads bracelet

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This week in an interview from across the pond I have caught up with Zoya Gutina about her jewellery making career and the exciting new fashion colorworks beading contest. Take a look at Zoya’s stunning work to inspire your potential contest entries, and read on to find out how you can get involved and what you can win!

Zoya

Can you tell me about yourself and your career in jewellery making?

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Make sure you don’t forget to check out our new beads! As always, we have new beads going online every week. Right now we have lots of exciting things coming in ready for the spring and summer. Here are a few that have recently been added to our range… Read More