It’s always kind of embarrassing if you notice someone in the check out line at the grocery store is wearing the exact same jewelry you are. Prevent these situations and purchase handcrafted jewelry. Due to the huge selection available out there, there is no excuse not to! Check below for just a few handcrafted jewelry styles:

Bead Jewelry:

Glass and Plastic Beads- Small glass beads are used to create more complicated structures and are often called "seed beads". Seed beads are very popular among Native American handcrafted jewelry, often incorporating multiple strands of beaded designs. Round glass beads, or "druks", are perfect for simple bracelets and jewelry components such as earrings. Handcrafted bead jewelry can run on the price side depending on the amount of time extended to the piece and the quality of the beads. Seed beading is often very time consuming while larger beads are cheaper. However, depending on the bead prices can vary. Glass, wooden, and carved beads are more expensive than plastic beads.

Gemstone Handcrafted Jewelry- Gemstones are a very popular item and are often bought according to birthday and anniversary rather than personal preference. Check the table below to find your birthstone.

• January-Garnet- Inspire creativity.
• February- Amethyst- Associated with humor and luck.
• March-Aquamarine- Represents happiness and is frequently offered to a bride.
• April-Diamond- Associated with enduring love.
• May-Emerald- Enhances memory and represents fidelity.
• June-Alexandrite, Pearl, Moonstone
• July-Ruby- Represents passion and loyalty.
• August-Sardonyx (Onyx), Peridot- Brings success.
• September-Sapphire- Represents prosperity and truth.
• October-Opal, Pink Tourmaline- Brings beauty and success.
• November-Citrine, Yellow Topaz- Symbol of hope and fidelity.
• December-Blue Topaz, Turquoise- Symbolizes wisdom and truth.