Spring Charms “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” — Proverb Every year, without fail, the world begins again. Wings lift. Flowers bloom. Light lingers a little longer. Spring carries the steady rhythm of renewal. Bird Charms Across history and cultures, birds have symbolized freedom, spiritual connection, and the soul’s journey […]
A little sparkle goes a long way. Whether you’re adding just a hint of shimmer or building a whole design around crystals, these bezels and charms make it easy to bring your vision to life. We’re excited to share a few of our favorite charms and bezels that can easily fit into any design style. […]
As a product developer and artist, I enjoy observing the emergence and development of other artists. I have loved watching Laurie’s journey of incorporating imagery and blending her mixed media into unique pieces of art that tell rich stories. Art enriches our lives. Laurie’s creations greatly does this for me. She inspires me to be […]
The heart is more than a shape—it’s a language. Across cultures and centuries, it has symbolized love, devotion, and human connection. Whether carved into stone, pressed into wax seals, or cast into jewelry, the heart has always carried meaning beyond words! (Updated Jan 2025 | Original post Jan 13 2023) As I am working in […]
I don’t consider myself contemporary or hip at all, which is why I’m so in love with this bracelet. I think it really brought out the contemporary designer in me. The Hammered Flat Tags will do that! This bracelet is just plain fun. Lotus Charm Bracelet Tutorial Designer: Becky Nunn Supplies Needed: 1 piece Toggle […]
Heart findings, such as heart bezels, charms, or tags, serves as a versatile expression of love, sentiment, and style. From symbolizing romantic relationships and creating personalized keepsakes to making fashion statements and celebrating milestones, heart jewelry holds diverse meanings. It can convey self-love, empower individuals, and represent connections in friendships or family bonds. Additionally, heart […]
Although Valentines Day is right around the corner, the theme of love isn’t just something that is expressed on February 14th. Inventory doesn’t need to be packed up. Jewelry collections don’t fall out of season. Hearts are a solid staple that communicate a message all on its own. Here are a couple tutorials to help […]
This week I have been having a good ol’ time focusing on the theme of lucky charms. Throughout the week on our blog, I explored the origins of my curiosity around lucky charms, the research behind lucky charms and the symbolism of lucky charms. All in all, it has been a fun week of exploring […]
Does it really work to adorn oneself with lucky charms? According to some folks the data is there to support that it really does work. I really like this excerpt from Jeff Haden’s Inc. article titled: “Secret Weapon: Your Lucky Underwear?” Jeff writes: “We hypothesize that the proposed performance benefits of superstition are produced by […]
A couple years back I became obsessed with understanding how keywords worked with search engine optimization. I can’t say that I’m all that educated on this subject, but basically, I was typing into Google certain words and then a report would pop up telling me how many people are searching for those types of items […]
I hunkered down in my home studio (ahhh, that would be the kitchen table) for a couple days to work with the new 2014 Fall Collection. I had a blast designing pieces of jewelry for inspiration. Click on any of the images to link to our gallery for codes on the components used in each […]
Learn how to make a head pin loop and create beads from bead caps in this simple Valentine Tutorial from the Nunn Design Archives. Mix up a batch of Epoxy Clay For this tutorial I used the Dark Brown Crystal Clay. I tend to like the clay to be behind the scenes and subtle. Crystal […]
Gel du Soleil is a quick way to create great pieces of wearable jewelry. If you haven’t had a chance to experiment with this medium, this giveaway is great opportunity for you to play. The following items were used to make this project: 1 small Gel du Soleil 5/16oz 2 Ornate Mini Rectangle-Slv (ompr-sb) 1 […]
The following items were used to make this project: Earwires Antique Gold Headpins 2” Antique Gold Bead Caps 9mm Coral Antique Gold Bead Caps 6mm Petal Antique Gold Elongated Heart Charm Antique Gold Chaton Birthstones Garnet Crystal Clay-Dark Brown 1. Pinch off two equal (large pea) size balls, of Part A (the color) and […]
When my parent’s celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, I wanted to create a fun little bobble to wear to their anniversary party. The technique of using glass domes over photos is an easy, quick, and affordable way to bring a high-end look to making jewelry. This project is for beginners of all ages. Gather Supplies […]
