Autumn To Winter, Latest Jewellery Trends & Turquoise Beads
9th November 2025
Sorry, all our shows are finished for this year. However, we’re organising about 29 bead fairs for 2026 – dates published soon.
Haydock Racecourse is already booked for next year on Sun 19th April and Sun 20th September – see details at Beads Up North.
MrBead Shop: https://mrbeadshop.com. For all shows this year, click Bead Fairs 2025
Content:
Orders Delayed
New Beads
Autumn 2025 Jewellery Trends
Ready For Christmas – Autumn To Winter
Bead Fair Report
Turquoise Beads
2026 Bead Fairs
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Autumn 2025 Jewellery Trends
As the season shifts into cooler tones and richer textures, beaded jewellery adds visual weight and texture. Use statement pieces with rich colours, bold forms, mix textures, and personalise. Whether you go full on chunky layered beads or a standout beaded pendant, embrace the trend.
Rich, autumn-appropriate colour palettes
Beads in deep, moody hues are perfect. Think burgundy, dark cherry, moss and emerald greens, tomato red, smoked amber, and chocolate or coffee tones. Like:
• A long beaded necklace in wine or cherry tones layered over a chunky knit. The beads act as contrast to the texture.
• Bracelets combining amber and brown seed beads for a subtle warm highlight.
Beads bold & generous: chunky, layered, playful
Minimalism in jewellery gives way to more expressive forms. According to trend reports:
• Beaded jewellery is “making a major comeback – bright, colourful designs, or subtle earth-tones.
• For autumn-winter, “beads, but bolder” is explicitly called out among other jewellery trends.
• Chunky beaded necklaces, oversized beads, big seed beads.
• Layer multiple beaded strands of varying lengths for texture and drama.
• Use beads as the focal point, rather than just subtle accents.
Mix materials and textures
Autumn wardrobes often involve tactile fabrics—velvet, wool, leather—and the jewellery reflects that. Beaded pieces now play with contrast:
• Seed or glass beads paired with metallic accents (silver or gold) to give shine and edge.
• Beads combined with cords (e.g., leather cord pendants with beads) and mixed metals.
• Matte beads in earthy tones, against polished beads or metal findings. Adding richness and suitable for the layered autumn look.
Shape-play and statement forms
It’s not just colour and material — the shapes of beaded jewellery are evolving:
• Long layered necklaces are very much in: beads strung to fall over jumpers or coats.
• Oversized bead elements, eclectic design, or chunky cuffs with beads. Especially large beads.
• Personalized layering: Stack a personalised beaded bracelet (maybe your favourite colour beads and charm) with a plain metal bracelet for a curated look.
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From Autumn Glow to Winter Sparkle: Transition Your Beaded Jewellery
As the crisp hues of autumn fade into the frosty shimmer of winter, our jewellery shift too. Transitioning from autumn to winter is about more than colour — it’s about capturing the feeling of the season. Move from earthy warmth to frosty sophistication. Embrace texture and shine. Don’t be afraid to make a statement.
Warm to Cool: Refresh Your Colour Palette
Autumn is all about warmth — think amber, burnt orange, deep burgundy, and forest green. As winter arrives, those rich, earthy tones gracefully give way to cooler, more sophisticated shades.
For Winter Jewellery Swap:
• Amber for crystal or icy quartz
• Copper beads for silver or hematite
• Moss greens for midnight blue or frosted turquoise
This subtle shift mirrors the seasonal change in light and atmosphere, giving your jewellery a frosty elegance that complements winter’s cozy textures and holiday sparkle.
Mix Materials for Seasonal Texture
Layering textures adds depth and a sense of luxury. Winter fashion tends to become heavy and more layered. Combine matte seed beads with glossy glass beads to mimic the contrast between snow and ice. Add metallic spacers or crystal accents to bring festive shimmer. Introduce fabric, leather, or velvet cords for warmth.
These small tweaks make your jewellery feel more seasonal and pair beautifully with wool, cashmere, and velvet outfits.
Embrace Statement Pieces
Winter fashion invites a bit of drama — oversized scarves, bold coats, and statement accessories. This is your moment to let your beaded jewellery shine. Try:
• Chunky beaded necklaces layered over turtlenecks.
• Long beaded earrings paired with sleek updos.
• Stacked bracelets in metallic and jewel tones for a festive touch.
When your clothing gets more monochrome (think greys, creams, and blacks), your jewellery can provide that perfect pop of personality.
Add Seasonal Motifs
Seasonal designs can subtly signal the change in mood without feeling kitschy. Consider:
• Snowflake or star-shaped beads for a touch of winter magic.
• Pearl or opalescent beads to capture the glimmer of frost.
• Deep red or emerald accents for a holiday-inspired look.
These small thematic touches help bridge the gap between everyday wear and festive style.
Layer Smartly for Warmth and Style
As the temperature drops, layering becomes both practical and stylish — and that includes your jewellery.
• Layer delicate bead strands with thicker statement pieces.
• Mix short chokers with longer pendants to add depth to high-neck sweaters.
• Balance sparkle with subtlety: if one piece shines, let the others support it.
Layering not only creates visual interest but also helps your jewellery stand out against heavier winter fabrics.
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East Sussex Bead Fair
This new hall at Forest Row was not as good as expected – many limitations and it’s bit old. The last show of the year for us was very busy to start, but turned quiet after a couple of hours. Might have something to do with the clock change! Or the coming budget?
We tried this hall to replace Alfriston, but the beautiful East Sussex village was a better location after all – so next year we’ll be back there on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
TURQUOISE Beads For DECEMBER
Turquoise: Colour of Summer In the Gem For December
Turquoise beads are often associated with December jewellery because:
- Birthstone
Turquoise is the birthstones for December. Many people like to wear jewellery featuring their birthstone, believing it brings good luck and positive energy. - Aesthetic Appeal
Turquoise’s blue-green colour complements the winter season, resembling the icy tones and cool hues of December. - Symbolism
Turquoise has historical and cultural significance. It’s often associated with protection, healing, and positive energy.
For selling, turquoise is similar to jade and pearl for the same reasons. Everyone appreciates it, and the gem always looks good however its used. Turquoise is the birthstone for December.
What is turquoise?
Turquoise is a soft, opaque gemstone, formed by volcanic rock reacting to copper deposits brought by water. Colour ranges from blue-green, to yellow-green with grey, black or brown veining.
Reconstituted Turquoise
Most non-green turquoise these days is dyed. Don’t believe otherwise! It’s easy to tell if turquoise is 100% natural: it will cost well over £40 a string.
Therefore, unless you sell your jewellery upmarket, you’ll be using reconstituted turquoise. This is usual, crafted from real turquoise chips fused with other stones to make affordable. Another cost-cutter is to use howlite.
Howlite Beads
Howlite, named after the Nova Scotia geologist, Henry How, is formed in nodules with veins of black web-like streaks. It’s always white or grey, but commonly dyed blue.
Howlite’s main fame is to imitate turquoise. This is nothing wrong, because it makes an affordable substitute. It accepts a nice polish with attractive lustre, and has similar benefits to turquoise. A simple and gentle stone that aids sleep.
History
Turquoise has been found in 5,000-year-old Egyptian tombs and the Tibetans used to use it as currency. Most turquoise today originates from Burma and is carved in China. Turquoise didn’t reach Europe until the crusades when the name originated, meaning “Turkish stone”.
Benefits
Ancient doctors thought turquoise prevented injury and ground it into a powder to cure stomach disorders and internal bleeding!
Turquoise has always been used to protect the wearer from danger, attract wealth, and warn as a talisman or good luck charm.
Some believe it will fade when danger or illness is near, or a lover is unfaithful. It’s also said to protect against pollution and strengthen the body.
Looking after
Turquoise is porous, so protect from liquids, oils, and perspiration. This is why it’s often impregnated with plastic, colourless oil or wax, to improve colour and durability. Take turquoise jewellery off before washing. Untreated turquoise will eventually turn green.
See what can be done with howlite starfish beads, by one of our creative customers’.
MrBead has a lot of turquoise, see at Turquoise Beads
2026 Bead Fairs
We’ve booked 8 shows for 2026 so far – over 20 to follow. This year we attended 31 bead fairs, but may have to cut back a little in 2026. So visit while you can! If anyone knows of a nice hall near Exeter, please email nigel@mrbead.co.uk.
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