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Gemstone Lore: Fact or Fiction?

Some call it wisdom, some call it myth, but I tend to want to believe this preposterous lore. Their uses can be as colorful as the gemstones themselves; and, though my original intention wasn't to humor, I confess... I couldn’t contain my laughter while compiling these. Enjoy!Agate - It is believed that [...]

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Nagaland - It's People and Jewelry

The Naga are hill people who live in villages in Northeast India. Nagaland sits at the tri-junction of China, India and Burma. Nagaland’s large population is made up entirely of tribal people (approximately 19 different ethnic groups). Each tribe possesses traits and sentiments unique to their community. This ranges from a strong political conscience to [...]

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Conquer Beader's Block

We all have ‘em, don’t we? Those days where it seems you have lost all of your creative power and the beader’s block sets in. Those particular days seem to drag and it can be easy to talk yourself down because, ‘why aren’t you being creative right now?!’ Don’t stress. Here are 4 tips to [...]

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Empowerment and Growth with Beads

Outreach Uganda is a non-profit organization that is doing some serious good in the world. They are bringing hope and empowerment to the women of Northern Uganda by helping them create their own business es in bead making. In the recent years, entire communities have been rebuilding and reestablishing their lives in Uganda after the conclusion [...]

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Bead Organization: A Never-Ending Battle

As a beader, I’m sure you all understand the importance of bead organization. Keeping your beads and supplies organized so that they are easy to access and approach is crucial – and we can all use a second opinion or some advice! I just did a complete re-organization of all my beads and [...]

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