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Beads are still made from many naturally occurring materials, both organic (i.e., of  animal - or  plant -based origin) and inorganic (purely  mineral  origin). However, some of these materials now routinely undergo some extra processing beyond mere shaping and drilling such as color enhancement via  dyes  or irradiation. The natural organics include  bone ,  coral ,  horn ,  ivory ,  seeds  (such as  tagua  nuts),  animal shell , and  wood . For most of human history  pearls  were the ultimate precious beads of natural origin because of their rarity; the modern  pearl-culturing process has made them far more common.  Amber  and  jet  are also of natural organic origin although both are the result of partial fossilization . The natural inorganics include various types of  stones , ranging from  gemstones  to common  minerals , and  metals . O...

The year 2016 is a mystery in a box. We don’t know what will happen next on the scope of world politics, the economy, let alone the unraveling of our personal lives and the prospects of our careers. Regardless of what’s in store for us, we will still wake up, brush our teeth, shower and get dressed. Day in and day out, we will open our closet and stare into it for what feels like an eternity, trying to figure out what to wear. We put on our best attire and head out the door. Some of us may hesitate and come back inside or take that extra time in the morning to rethink our fashion choices and deliberate on enhancing ‘the look’ with the right jewelry. That being said, this article is for those who like to stay ahead of the game with the latest and upcoming trends. I cannot promise to hit the nail on the head with my forecast, but what I can promise is a glimpse into the trends of jewelry and where the currents are likely to take them next. Crystals Statement n...

The only statement your statement necklace is making is "Look at me! I'm cheap!"  It's a little childish and you're a grown-up. Charm bracelets, animal pendants, and butterfly anything rarely look expensive. It doesn't matter  how much it costs— they're childish and no one thinks of children as having expensive jewelry. Stay away from cutesy shapes, especially in bright or pastel colors.  That means no hearts and nothing that looks like a children's toy or fantasy creature.  It's really just some random beads on a piece of string. Why spend good money on something that looks like you could have made it at home with some loose beads and a piece of string? Not to mention the fact that beaded necklaces are a very mature look, in general, and are really best avoided by twenty- and thirtysomethings. Really, you should stay away from beads altogether, but if you absolutely must have them, less is definitely more.  Stick to pieces t...