Special Date Jewellery, Tube Beads & Aquamarine

2nd March 2024

See Us This Weekend at London Gem n Bead Fair, 2nd-3rd March at Kempton Park – over 50 exhibitors!

Then Sunday 17th March at Norwich Bead Fair. Free entry & refreshments – make a weekend of it around the Norfolk Broads!

MrBead Shop: https://mrbeadshop.com. For bead fairs booked so far click Bead Fairs 2024.

Content:
Special Date Jewellery
Mother’s Day
Versatility Of Semi Precious Tube Beads
Aquamarine For March
Affordable Beads For March’s Jewellery
New Beads Sell Jewellery
2024 Bead Fairs
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Special Date Jewellery – Mother’s & St Patrick’s Day

Special date jewellery sells! If you sell jewellery, you need to grasp any opportunity to market your designs.

Notable dates like Mother’s Day or St Patrick’s Day are great for limited edition jewellery because they’re not available all year – and therefore have a sense of exclusivity and urgency. The same technique can be used for the seasons or anything limited.

Starfish Beads Plan ahead. Choose dates from the below list, and Google the date for marketing ideas. Drive up excitement before you release these styles, so the anticipation creates demand. Design jewellery themed for these special dates.

St George's Beads Use specific colours, like green for St Patrick – or shapes, like heart for Valentine. Stretch your imagination. Little starfish spacers for summer jewellery, leaf beads for autumn, Union Jack earrings for St George’s Day.

Dates for 2024 in the UK:
March 10th: Mother’s Day
March 17th: St Patrick’s Day
March 29th: Good Friday
March 31st Easter Monday
April 23rd: St George’s Day
June 16th Father’s Day
June 20th: Longest Day
June 24th: Mid Summer’s Day
June 28th: Pride Day
September 22nd: Autumn Equinox
October 6th: Grandparents Day
November 1st: All Saints Day
November 5th: Guy Fawkes Day
November 13th: Remembrance Sunday
December 25th: Christmas Day
January 1st: New Year’s Day
2025 – January 25th: Burns Night
February 14th: St Valentine’s Day
March 1st: St David’s Day

Use the Search Box on our front page at MrBeadShop.com to find specific beads.

MOTHER’S DAY

When Is Mother’s Day?
mothers day jewellery The first Special Date is Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th March in the UK (Sunday 12th May in the US).

British History
During the 1600’s, England celebrated “Mothering Sunday” on the 4th Sunday of Lent (40 days before Easter).

Then, many of the England’s poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most were employed far from their homes, the servants would live at the houses of their employers. On Mothering Sunday the servants had the day off and encouraged to return home and spend the day with their mothers.

mothers day jewellery However, many countries celebrate Mother’s Day at different times – except Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium who also celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May.

What does mother want for her special day? Beaded jewellery of course – so get making, not long to go! Try creating matching sets: necklace, bracelet & earrings.

Versatility Of Semi Precious Tube Beads

When crafting unique jewellery, choice of material is crucial in defining the piece’s aesthetics and appeal. Tube beads stand out from other shapes for their versatility and characteristics. Semi-precious tube beads create stunning accessories.

Versatility in Design
Tube beads can create designs in diverse styles. Whether you’re aiming for a sleek and modern look or a more bohemian and eclectic feel – the tubular shape provides a dynamic canvas for creativity, enabling the design of contemporary bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

Effortless Elegance
The elongated form of tube beads gives an effortless elegance to jewellery. Their streamlined shape adds a touch of sophistication without being overly intricate – suitable casual and formal designs. This simplicity ensures that tube bead jewellery remains timeless and complements all styles.

Lightweight and Comfortable
Tube beads are lightweight, making them comfortable to wear for extended periods. Great for statement pieces or layered necklaces without feeling weighed down.

Ease of Stringing
The cylindrical shape of tube beads makes them easy to string. Allowing quick assembly without the complexity working with intricate bead shapes.

Dynamic Patterns and Textures
Tube beads come in various materials, finishes, and textures, allowing for the creation of dynamic patterns. The interplay of different tubes, whether smooth, faceted, or patterned, adds visual interest and depth to the jewellery.

Ideal for Layering
The elongated shape of tube beads lends itself to layering – a popular trend in 2024 jewellery. Whether creating a multi-strand necklace or a stacked bracelet.

To See Our Tubes Click: Tube Beads

Aquamarine – March’s Gemstone

aquamarine beads Aquamarine is March’s stone – a blue-green gemstone from South America, meaning Water of the Sea.

Aquamarine lifts spirit, and excellent for meditation, bringing peace and serenity. Use it for your spring jewellery designs.

Folklore says it protects sailors’ and is the treasure of mermaids. The gemstone is also supposed to have powers that reach to land too, helping married couples solve their problems and drive off evil.

Aquamarine is associated with the thymus gland and is soothing worn as a necklace. Also thought to help coughs and calm the nerves. Aquamarine brings courage, aids quick intellectual response, and protecting the aura.

Aquamarine Beads Colour ranges from a light turquoise blue to a bluish green. Darker blue is the best, greener less valuable. Check the clarity of the stone. Because aquamarine has a light pastel colour, it’s important to be free of flaws or inclusions.

Examine the cut from different angles checking light reflects evenly off the surface of the gem. Aquamarine is usually heat treated and will become paler if left in the sun.

Clean aquamarine in with warm soapy water and a soft bristle brush. As with all gemstones, protect from scratches and sharp blows.

Click To See Our Aquamarine Beads

Affordable Beads For March Jewellery – aquamarine substitute

Aquamarine For March March jewellery is traditionally made with aquamarine gemstones. Aquamarine is said to symbolize courage and hope, making it an ideal choice for jewellery to celebrate the month of March.

However, aquamarine is relatively expensive, so if you’re on a budget, you may be looking for other stones and materials that can be substituted to make beautiful March jewellery.

One option is to use glass beads. These come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, so you can easily find beads that are similar to aquamarine. Glass is also much cheaper. To see our many glass, click Glass Beads.

Another option is to use plastic beads. Plastic’s not all bad! Acrylic beads are also available in many sizes and colours that look similar to aquamarine. Plus, they’re extremely affordable, a great choice for budget-conscious jewellery makers. To see our acrylics, click Plastic Beads.

semi precious beads If you’re looking for a more natural alternative to aquamarine, try using other semi-precious stones to save money. Such as agate, amethyst, and quartz that match the colour of aquamarine, but cost less.

learn how to Save Money Overall, aquamarine is great for March jewellery, but there’s plenty of other stones and materials that can be substituted. So, if you’re on a budget, you can still make stunning March jewellery without breaking the bank.

Click To See Our Semi Precious Beads
For Our Glass Beads
For Our Plastic Beads

New Beads Sell Jewellery!

Our shipment of 700-kgms of new beads has arrived! See some at a bead fair soon. Grab the latest products to show they’re up-to-date and aware of fashion trends.

We’ve already listed about 53 new beads on the online shop, to see click New Beads. New sells!

2024 Bead Fairs

Bead fairs are fun. A good way to lean how to make jewellery chatting with other visitors – and there’s nothing like actually seeing the beads ‘in the flesh’.

See the latest semi precious from our recent shipment. We try to cover all the UK: from Cornwall to Scotland, Wales to Norfolk, London, and all in-between!

1st Bead Fairs of 2024:
Weekend 3rd-4th March: London Gem n Bead Fair, Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, London TW16 5AQ
Sunday 12th March: Norwich Bead Fair, George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Rd, Norwich NR2 2DA
Sunday 24th March: East Sussex Bead Fair, Alfriston Village Hall, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TL
Sunday 7th April: Cambridge Bead Fair, Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Sunday 14th April: Oxfordshire Bead Fair, Hornton Pavilion, Hornton, Banbury, OX15 6DB
Sunday 21st April: Beads Up North, Haydock Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows
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For the shows booked so far next year, click: 2024 Bead Fairs. Many More To Follow!