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Bracelets are driving people crazy as their charms are so magic. No wonder more and more women wear bangle bracelet to spice up the outfit. They are also relatively affordable and can be paired up with other jewelry to create a more versatile look. Just like pendant necklaces, earrings, bracelets come in various colors, patterns, shapes and sizes that can fit almost all categories of fashion. Bracelets are commonly made of metal, glass, crystal, gems, acrylic and so forth. Each material has its unique effect, which make bracelets right for any occasion.

People love to pursuit elegance, gorgeousness, and dignity on the planet. Women always have desire to beauty their ears, necks and ankles. As to handmade bracelet jewelry, they can be made into different styles according to the crafter’s idea. They are more flexible and unique. Jewelry designer create every pieces with passion, they really put much effort and heart into them. Wear single one or several, or sets to create different looks. When wearing bangle bracelet in groups, you can hear the clinking sound when moving. The sound of glass bangles coming together has been compared to the gentle sounds of wind chimes which many wearers find to be relaxing.

When shopping for bracelets, there are a few things to be considered. First, find a reputable one; don’t just look at the price and make orders quickly, look close at the store’s reviews and authority. Second, find stores that update their products frequently. The fashion trend changes everyday, you should choose a diligent store that always have newest example of jewelry in stock. Third, think again.

Foxybeads.com probably meets your requirement, she retail and wholesale beads and fashion jewelry in various styles and materials. No matter you are a reseller or a fashion jewelry follower, you can always choose foxybeads as reliable jewelry supplier.  By the way, she has a eBay store which is entitled of top rated seller every single year.

Enlighten Yourself With Jewelry Beads

Lampwork glass beads are available in various shapes, colors, sizes, and patterns and these vivid beads are playing an important role in jewelry making.

Lampwork glass beads can be made into beaded necklaces, bracelets, and even earrings. It is also common that charms which definitely fit for your charm bracelet are making from lampwork glass. Moreover, lampwork glass beads are also worked as the perfect material for artists, for the look of a lampwork glass bead is usually glossy and ornate, and the design possibilities for creating many different shapes and patterns of lampwork glass beads are endless. It’s no wonder that creative people all over the world choose to express their artistic talents with them.

If you happen to be a fan of lampwork glass beads, you must enjoy hunting for your preferable ones. In this case, you may need to know how to select your desirable quality beads for jewelry making? Here are some tips for you.

The lampwork glass beads are widely sold in local and online jewelry stores, and most of the suppliers offer options in alternate colors, sizes, or shapes. But how do you determine the quality of a lampwork glass bead? Firstly, the ends of lampwork glass beads should be totally smooth, meanwhile, sculptural beads should have no cracks in narrow areas like fins or legs or tails. On the other hand, powdery bead release should not sift out of a bead when it’s gently tapped and if you can put your thumbnail under a dot and flick it off, it wasn’t applied with enough heat. The last but not the least, do ask the supplier that if the lampwork glass beads are kiln annealed, if not, don’t make your order.

If you’re buying a finished piece of lampwork glass beads jewelry, it’s a little bit more difficult to evaluate beads after they’re been placed in jewelry, for you might not be able to examine the bead holes, but try to take a look and get as more detail of the fashion jewelry pieces as you can from the suppliers.

That’s all. I hope these tips can help you find some qualified lampworking beads for your jewelry project.

Picasso jasper beads

Picasso jasper beads are natural stones with smooth surface. It is used for ornamentation or as a gemstone; it can be highly polished and can be used for jewelry design, for example, they can be designed as necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings and other lovely accessories with many shapes, such as abacus, rectangle, pendulum, teardrops and so on. Moreover, its name “Picasso” always leads us to remember our greatest artist Mr. Picasso and we can just thought that Mr. Picasso is picturing those lovely colors on these natural jasper beads and make them more beautiful. Read more…

How to choose bridal jewelry sets?

How to choose bridal jewelry sets? In the ancient time, gray jewels were worn by bride. There was little choice for bride.

However, it changes a lot nowadays. Bridal jewelry is changing to be important part of the wedding.Women pay more attention to their bridal jewelry. Women will choose bridal jewelry sets including earrings, bracelets, bangles and necklace for their wedding. First of all, the necklace plays an essential role in the bridal jewelry sets. The necklace should march the face. If you have large chin, long earrings and long necklace with pendant are needed. If you have nice neckline, the chaplet will highlight your neckline. Silver and gold are most chosen by bridles. Read more…

Knowledge of Jewelry Care

To keep your jewelry using for a long time in a good condition, you’d better know more about jewelry care.

There are a number of things owners can do to prevent build up of dirt and prevent jewelry from becoming tarnished. Namely, it is recommended that store jewelry carefully in its original packaging or a jewelry box. Clean jewelry using warm water, mild soap and a soft bristle toothbrush. Use a non-abrasive silver cloth or soft lint free cloth to polish jewelry and remove tarnishing. Don’t expose jewelry to harsh chemicals or perfumes as this could cause damage and discoloration. Don’t wear jewelry when using household cleansers. Read more…

Knowledge of Rhinestone

Rhinestones play a vital role in jewelry industry because of the economic price and glistening feature.

A rhinestone is a diamond simulation made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic, and it is also a synthetic gem with facets.

Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine. The availability was greatly increased around 1775 when the Alsatian jeweler Georg Friedrich Strass had the idea to imitate diamonds by coating the lower side of glass with metal powder. Hence, rhinestones are called Strass in many European languages. Read more…

Wedding jewelry sets

What kind of wedding jewelry sets to choose? In the ancient time, gray wedding jewelry sets were worn by bride. There was little choice for bride.

However, everything has been changing nowadays.Wedding jewelry set is changing to be important part of the wedding. Women pay more attention to their wedding jewelry. Women will choose wedding jewelry sets including earrings, bracelets, bangles and necklace for their wedding. First of all, the necklace plays an essential role in the wedding jewelry sets. The necklace should march the face. If you have large chin, long earrings and long necklace with pendant are needed. If you have nice neckline, the chaplet will highlight your neckline Read more…

Fashion jewelry

Fashion jewelry is also called costume jewelry, fake jewelry, imitation jewelry or junk jewelry, which is not as expensive as fine jewelry.

In the past, people would thing that fashion jewelry was flashy and gaudy. But now, the fashion jewelry becomes the most popular jewelry among women and men. People will wear fashion jewelry when joining particular party or even wear them everyday for dressing up. The most important thing is that it won’t cost much money on it. Some fashion jewelries are made of semiprecious gemstone, which look expensive but low price.

Fashion jewelry suppliers provide all ranges of fashion jewelry like necklaces, Bracelets, earrings, rings and anklet. If you want to enjoy the bling bling feeling but you don’t have much money to buy diamond, why not choose cubic zircon fashion jewelry?

Wrapped around rings and bracelets

What are wrapped around rings and bracelets? There are two kinds of wrap around form. One is the whole ring are carved in shape to wrap your finger. The other one is the focal piece is curved. Some rings or bracelets have an opening design. Do you think they are adjustable? The answer is wrong. This kind of bracelet will be opened by some special clasps on them.

There are many kinds of animal shapes of making this kind of fashion jewelry. Snake, fish, dolphin, dragon are popular patterns. Because of the wrapped around design, Read more…

Children’s Day is approaching, what gifts will your prepare for your children? Nice snacks, toys, caricatures or trip? I think these gifts are ordinary can be found every where. Why not teach them making their own gifts?  I think that will be expencial and wonderful. As i am interested in jewelry making, so i got a very nice idea. Teach children making their own bracelets! Not only they but also you can have a very unforgettable Children’s Day.

Making bracelets is not so easy, especially making a elegant bracelet. You can not miss every detail. Bracelet making is loads of fun, and so is wearing your creations.  I love that you can admire your own handiwork all day long just by looking down at your wrist.  Today we get together with the children in the classroom, learnt to make a friendship beads bracelet.

Okay, let start our making.

Step1. Prepare for the tools and materials needed: scissors, ribbon, beads. You can choose different colors of the ribbon. Today we use the main color is red, and the second color is yellow.

Step2. Find your comfortable place, fix one end of the yellow ribbons, fold red ribbons around the yellow ribbon.

Step3. After making the first knot, continue to make lark knot to both sides.

Step4.After making half of the knot, overlap the ends of the yellow ribbon. Continue to making knot as before.

Step5.Now you can see the embryonic form of bracelet.

Step6. Put your beads to the bracelet.

Step7. Use the scissor to cut the excess parts of the bracelet.

Step8. Show your little bracelet!

Now the children are wearing their own bracelets. Look at their faces, ther are so satisfied with the bracelets. Don’t you think it’s the best way to choose the gifts for children?

It’s so easy to make a beads bracelet. I think you will look like more fashion if you are wearing your creations.  And you won’t forget if you create it with others.

Just enjoy your making.