Making the Latest Earrings, Peridot & Carnelian For August
3rd August 2024
Visit us at Berwick-Upon-Tween Bead Fair Sat 10th August or the Scottish Bead Fair, Glasgow on Sun 11th August. Then, the following weekend at Harrogate Gem n Bead Fair.
MrBead Shop: https://mrbeadshop.com. For bead fairs booked so far click Bead Fairs 2024.
Content:
Orders Delayed
Two Bead Fairs: One Weekend!
Latest Earring Styles
Making Earrings
Beads Go North
London Gem n Bead Fair Report
Peridot for August
Peridot & Pearl Necklace
Carnelian – Alternate Stone For August
2024 Bead Fairs
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Two Bead Fairs: One Weekend!
Berwick-Upon-Tweed Bead Fair
Saturday 10th August at Ancroft Village Hall, 11am to 4pm. See the latest semi precious beads, crystals & pearls. Free entry & refreshments! Key Ancroft Village Hall or TD15 2TE into your phone. For details click here.
Call to see us, then visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne – safe to cross this day from 10am to 5:30pm. For full details of the island click Lindisfarne. Only 12-mins drive to the crossing from Ancroft.
Scottish Bead Fair
Sunday 11th August at the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew, Glasgow PA4 9EJ. MrBead with Southampton Bead Shop. We have the large semi precious, they have the tiny seed beads & findings. Free entry & refreshments – 11am to 4pm. Close to Glasgow Airport, M8 and A82. For details click here.
Latest Earring Styles – Elevating Your Look in 2024
Earrings are more than accessories. They’re expressions of individuality and style. Earring trends of 2024 offer everything: bold and eye-catching to minimalist understated elegance. However, the best earrings are the ones that make you feel confident and beautiful. So experiment with different looks, and let earrings show your unique fashion sense.
Earrings have the power to transform an ordinary outfit, to extraordinary. In 2024, a new wave of earring trends has emerged, offering something for every taste. From bold statement pieces to delicate minimalism.
Statement Hoops
Hoop earrings have long been a jewellery staple, but this year, they’ve taken on a new life. Hoops are larger, bolder, and more intricate. Think oversized designs with textures, mixed materials, and embellishments like pearls and gemstones. Focal points drawing attention.
Ear Cuffs and Climbers
Ear climbers are a new style of earring. Looking like elongated studs that ‘climb’ the ear without the need for multiple piercings – creating a modern and edgy look. Available in various designs, from minimalist metallic bands to elaborate pieces with crystals and chains. Ear climber’s hug the ear with an illusion of multiple piercings, adding a touch of sophistication.
Mismatched Earrings
This versatile trend continues. Allowing creativity and a playful twist on traditional matching pairs. Experiment with asymmetrical designs, combining different shapes, lengths, and colours. Have fun mixing and matching to suit your mood or outfit.
Sustainable and Ethical Choices
Demand for eco-friendly and ethically made earrings has surged. Brands are responding by creating beautiful pieces from recycled materials, fair-trade gemstones, and ethically sourced metals.
Pearls with a Modern Twist
Pearls have returned with a contemporary twist. Instead of classic pearl studs, designers are incorporating pearls into modern settings and innovative designs. Paired with geometric shapes, mixed metals, and unexpected placements. These modern pearl earrings blend timeless elegance with a fresh appeal.
Colourful Gemstones
Bright, colourful gemstones are dominating the earring scene in 2024. From vibrant sapphires and emeralds to bold rubies and amethysts. Adding colour and a touch of luxury. Whether set in delicate studs or extravagant chandeliers, colourful gemstone earrings are perfect for making a statement and adding fun.
Minimalist Chic
For those who prefer subtlety, minimalist earrings continue. Simple yet elegant designs, such as sleek gold bars, tiny hoops, and delicate studs. Versatile and timeless. Offering a refined touch that complements any outfit without overwhelming it.
Mixed Metals
Gone are the days of sticking to one metal type. Mixing metals is a 2024 hot trend. With earrings combing gold, silver, rose gold, and even platinum. Breaking traditional rules, allowing more creativity and personalization.
Making jewellery makes you feel good, is profitable, and a lot of fun! You can work from home and choose the hours.
Earrings are among the easiest pieces of jewellery to make for a beginner. Everyone loves an original pair. All you need are:
- Head Pins
- Single Beads
- Jump Ring
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Wire Cutters
Some say earrings are the most important piece of jewellery – because they’re the first to be noticed meeting a lady. They strand out and showcase a face, making an instant first impression. They should express the wearer’s personality.
Earrings are fashionable right now, and create a mood like no other jewellery. They’re also fun to design – think themes or individual designs that are different. Big and bold is today’s style.
Although they can be simple buttons fitted close to the ear, or large long dangles framing half the face. Expensive statement earrings grab attention, while lower-priced designs make great add-on purchases. Combine as sets with necklaces and bracelets to make more money.
Usually earrings are one-size-fits-all, so there is a lot of sales potential. If you don’t want to shape wire for individual designs, use ready made ear wires, hooks and other earring findings.
To learn how to make earrings, watch YouTube videos: Vermilion Lane Tutorial (4-minutes)
How To Make Simple Drop Earrings (12-minutes)
How To Make Simple Earrings (2-minutes)
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Beads Go North!
See us Saturday 10th August at Berwick-Upon-Tweed Bead Fair, Ancroft Village Hall, TD15 2T. Then Sunday 11th August at the Scottish Bead Fair, Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Glasgow PA4 9EJ. And the following weekend, 17-18th August, we’re at Harrogate Gem n Bead Fair, Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ.
London Gem n Bead Fair Report
A slight improvement on the March Kempton show, but this huge fair with over 50 exhibitors, is getting quieter with less visitors. Kempton Park is really hard work for us. If it wasn’t so much fun, we couldn’t justify the 3-days. Next year we may only attend two of the three shows there. However, see us back at Kempton on weekend 9th-10th November.
PERIDOT: THE COOLING GEMSTONE FOR AUGUST
The name Peridot sounds summer cooling. Its vivid, shimmering aqua-green colour is the ideal gemstone to complement a light summertime outfit.
Peridot (pronounced pair-a-doe) is the gem variety of olivine, a mineral formed under intense heat. Perhaps named from the French word Peridot, meaning unclear, due to its inclusions and cloudy nature. The name comes from the Greek Peridona, meaning ‘giving plenty’.
Small crystals of peridot are often found in rocks by volcanoes and in meteors. Because the iron which creates the colour is an integral part of its structure, its colour is always green – ranging from transparent lime to olive green. One of the few gemstones with only one colour and is always small beads.
Peridot has been mined for thousands of years. Said to be the favourite gem of Cleopatra, and mentioned in the Bible. In ancient Egypt it was mined at night because legend tells that peridot was hard to see during the day.
Peridot has been confused with emerald and many jewellers refer to it as “evening emerald”. Peridot was later used to decorate medieval churches, carried back to Europe by the Crusaders, like the huge stones of more than 200 carats in size at Cologne Cathedral.
Peridot is recommended for insomnia, digestive problems and to stimulate the mind. Some say it can repel evil spirits. Peridot is for people with the star sign of Leo.
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PERIDOT & PEARL NECKLACE
Peridot & pearl go so well together – teardrops of the moon goddess! This necklace is to inspire what can be done using a combination of different stones.
Blue pearls with vivid green peridot make a striking fresh combination to cool you from the summer heat.
Clusters of pale-blue 7mm rice pearls are wrapped with 4mm peridot beads producing this 16″ -18″ long necklace with a lobster clasp.
To see all or Peridot Beads
CARNELIAN – ANOTHER GEMSTONE FOR AUGUST
This flesh-coloured stone comes from the quartz family, and is usually bright orange to reddish orange, translucent to clear. However, it can also be green or yellow.
Carnelian has many ancient beliefs, like protection during travel after death and against evil. It’s also said to calm bad tempers!
The name comes from the Latin word “Carnis” meaning flesh. The Roman thought that the darker Carnelian represented males and the lighter, females. Many believe that it creates a bond with man and nature.
Carnelian is for confidence. Thought to help blood disorders and remove toxins. Carnelian is in tune with the energies of the Earth. Making you feel comfortable with your environment, able to pause and reflect, and feeling secure.
Carnelian stimulates the reproductive organs too; hence its long use as a fertility symbol. Also said to help creativity, have a clearing effect and repel negative energy.
A good stone for people starting new projects or who feel they are going nowhere. It motivates, allowing you to find the energy to make the most out of life. Carnelian is best for people with the zodiac sign of Leo, and for those born on a Friday.
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Next Bead Fairs 2024
Saturday 10th August: Berwick-Upon-Tweed Bead Fair, Ancroft Village Hall, Ancroft TD15 2T
Sunday 11th August: Scottish Bead Fair, Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Glasgow PA4 9EJ
Weekend 17th-18th August: Harrogate Gem n Bead Fair, Great Yorkshire Showground HG2 8NZ
Saturday 31st August: Cornish Bead Fair, The John Betjeman Centre, Southern Way, Wadebridge PL27 7BX
Saturday 7th Sept: Welsh Bead Fair, Redwick Village Hall, Church Row, Redwick, Caldicot NP26 3DE
Sunday 8th Sept: New Forest Bead Fair, Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RY
Sunday 15th Sep: Essex Bead Fair, Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey CO6 1EJ
For the shows booked so far next year, click: 2024 Bead Fairs. Many More To Follow!
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