Choosing the right jewelry accessory will turn an ordinary outfit into a fashion statement. In many cultures jewelry is worn both as adornment and to reflect the wearer's social standing. Learn about the symbolism and traditions associated with gemstones, charms and precious metals and keep up with contemporary jewelry artists and trends.
Find out what bracelets, earrings and necklaces are being worn at runway shows, how to duplicate these looks on a budget, the difference between precious and semi-precious gemstones and beginner instructions on how to string beads or hand craft a simple pair of dangling earrings.
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Finish the Mother's Day Bracelet
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Tie the charms onto the cotton cord. Use pliers and quick set glue to finish this jewelry design in plenty of time to give as a Mothers' Day present. more...
Charmed Bracelet for Mother's Day
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Use cotton cord and silver or gold tone charms to keep costs and design time to a minimum for this project. Use the extra time to find the perfect selection of charms. more...
Meanings of Jewelry Charm Symbols
Still a very popular form of jewelry, charms are invocative when they create a mini-history of the wearer. Find out the historical background of some popular charms more...
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