Jewellery Trends, Amethyst Beads & 2022 Bead Fairs
6th February 2022
We’re looking forward to getting back on the road. Our first show of the year is Harrogate Gem ‘n’ Bead Fair 19th-20th February, followed by Kempton Park in London on 5th-6th March.
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Jewellery Trends
2022 Bead Fairs So Far
Amethyst For February
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Jewellery Trends 2022
Fashion & History Repeat
Vogue report bold 1970s styles have returned – along with chunky earrings, necklaces and cuffs in gold, royal blue and magenta.
Body chains, arm bracelets and layered necklaces will be in, especially with fearless rainbow colours for the summer.
However, spring will bring a revival of soft pastel hues and earthy tones, cream gems and delicate pearls.
Fun bold statement designs continue – with chains, blinged chokers, and chunky hoops for long earrings and necklaces.
With work from home carrying on ‘Zoom jewellery’ will still be popular: anything above the waist, especially the face.
Other 2022 Trends
Craft beaded and charm jewellery is forecast to be big. Especially in the summer when multi-coloured semi precious beads make eye catching necklaces. Think layered sweet-shop rainbow designs. Other trends this year are:
• Exotic tropical styles; zodiac jewellery, with star signs and celestial symbols.
• Talisman charm beads to bring extra magic and protection.
• Big resin bangles
• Enamelled jewellery
2022 Colours
Continuing the 1970s spirit of carefree confidence is violet and purples, to create a relaxing and soothing mood with luxury and power. Along with psychedelic fantasy colours.
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Pantone’s Colour of The Year for 2022 is Very Peri – a deep violet blue to bring embodies ‘carefree confidence and a daring curiosity’. And Dulux Colour for 2022 is Bright Skies – an airy blue to inspire hope. Their new Greenhouse paint is also expected to be popular this summer – reflecting ‘calming meadows’
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2022 Bead Fairs So Far
There’s more work than it looks organising bead fairs. It takes huge chunks of time and is very frustrating. Juggling dates, looking for suitable venues and trying to please everyone. The lady who gave up on the Scottish Bead Fair used to say ‘and you don’t get paid’! Even The Big Bead at Sandown Park cancelled their spring show.
However, I’ve finally confirmed 26 fairs so far this year – with at least 4 more yet to plan. Our first is Harrogate Gem ‘n’ Bead Fair 19th-20th February, followed by Kempton Park Gem ‘n’ Bead in London on 5th-6th March.
This year we’ll be holding more of our own shows, at new locations requested by customers. If you feel there isn’t any bead fairs near you, let me know and I’ll consider your request.
For the full list click 2022 Bead Fairs
Amethyst For February
The Royal Purple Pope Stone
What is Amethyst?
Amethyst is the gemstone for February, and for those born under the zodiac of Pisces.
Also called the Royal Purple Pope Stone, the purple variety of quartz. If it wasn’t so abundant, amethyst would be very expensive.
Its name comes from the Greek, meaning not drunken. Perhaps due to a belief that amethyst would sober the effects of alcohol. However, I find this doesn’t work!
Amethyst is always purple, but comes in shades of pale lilac to deep purple. Deeper colours are more valuable – milky amethyst is the cheapest.
Amethyst is mined in South American, but the best in Africa. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes, also comes from Australia.
Mythology
According to Greek mythology, Dionysus, the God of Intoxication was angered by an insult from a mere mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal that crossed his path.
Along came unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana. Diana turned Amethyst into a statue of pure crystalline quartz to protect her from the brutal claws. Dionysus wept tears of wine at the sight of the beautiful statue. The god’s tears stained the quartz purple, creating the gem we know today!
The Church & Crown
Purple has long been considered a royal colour, featured in the British Crown Jewels and a favorite of ancient Egyptian royalty. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that “amethyst could dissipate evil thoughts and accelerate intelligence”.
Because amethyst was believed to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, it was very important in the ornamentation of churches in the middle ages. Amethyst is still the stone of bishops’ who often wear amethyst rings. Even in Tibet, amethyst is considered sacred to the Buddha.
Benefits
Amethyst’s sobering and calming qualities is why it’s considered to have the power to purify and bring peace.
It’s also believed to boost low energy and heal at all levels of mind, body and spirit. Amethyst is especially useful to calm overworked minds as it brings mental strength, stability, and reduces negativity.
Amethyst also supports all that is transitional. Especially death and rebirth – providing peace of mind when a loved one passes. Some believe amethyst can help toothache, bone and joint discomforts and the stomach.
In yoga, amethyst aids the 6th Chakra, the Third Eye, center of the body’s spiritual power. Because amethyst heightens awareness, both spiritual and psychic – increasing intuition and transition from a normal state of consciousness to a deeper awareness.
Amethyst Jewellery Design
Amethyst jewellery sells well because it has never gone out of fashion. In fact new-agers have made it more popular than ever.
It’s dark royal colour oozes style. Amethyst goes well with silver, clear crystal and other subtle colours. If you make hand-crafted jewellery; design matching necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to offer more choice to your customers. Don’t overpower your design with too much amethyst – add lots of silver spacers and findings to balance.
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How to make an Amethyst Necklace
These are the steps of MiMi making an amethyst necklace using our amethyst nuggets and fancy drop beads (numbers are as pictures).
Note the crystal rondelle beads and gold stardust used as spacers.
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