A History of the Color Purple - Jewelry & Lampwork Beads

A History of the Color Purple - Jewelry & Lampwork Beads

In jewelry, there are many gorgeous purple gemstones, some of the most popular including amethyst, tanzanite, and lolite. The shades vary greatly from tanzanite’s almost blue color to amethyst’s bright hue to the translucent lavender of taaffeite, but they all have their own special, unique feature. In the Lampwork glass world, there are a wide range of purple glass colors that can be used to create lampwork beads.
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The History of the Color Red

There are few things in life that provoke such a wide array of reactions as the color red. For centuries it has been the symbol of danger, power and influence, as well as love and passion.  Let’s examine how red became the most passionate color in the color wheel:
February 08, 2021 — SWCreations Jewelry
Beaded Jewelry Trends in 2023

Beaded Jewelry Trends in 2023

The jewelry world is set for a shakeup in the coming decade. Tired of the trend for minimalist necklaces, bracelets and earrings that defined much of the 2010s, designers and fashionistas alike are starting to have more fun with color, size and styling. If you’re wondering how to keep on top of the latest jewelry fashions in the coming months and years, we’ve put together a quick guide to some of the biggest emerging trends.

August 28, 2020 — SWCreations Jewelry
Living Coral: The Exotic Beauty in Living Things

Living Coral: The Exotic Beauty in Living Things

There isn't anything precisely like the feeling you can get from a truly distinct piece of jewelry. When a color stands out in such a way that it perks your imagination and makes a genuine impression, you know you've found something worth carrying with you for years to come. This year's Pantone Color of the Year is one such color that really has a feeling all its own. "Living Coral" perfectly embodies the elements of change, transformation, and creativity.
Swarovski Crystals: The Majesty Of Everything Purple

Swarovski Crystals: The Majesty Of Everything Purple

One of the thing that makes Swarovski crystals so brilliant, is their astonishing range of classic colors. For them, purple isn't just purple, it's the starting point for a multitude of different shades. The psychological effects of different colors are something they're well aware of, taking care to create an assortment of shades to match any personality or mood.
November 18, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry
Latest Fall Jewelry Color Trends

Latest Fall Jewelry Color Trends

The fall season is just around the corner and we can expect cooler weather and shorter days. The lush green leaves on trees will begin to shift into shades of yellow, orange, and red shades. Gardens hues will change into fall flowers that thrive in cooler temperatures like the orange chrysanthemums and purple pansies. Worldwide color authority Pantone® recently released its choices for the fall color trend report.

The new fall Pantone colors are Russet Orange, Crocus Petal, Valiant Poppy, Ultra Violet, Ceylon Yellow, Martini Olive, Quetzal Green, Nebulas Blue, Limelight, and Red Pear. Check out these new fabulous top color picks for this next season. 

August 04, 2018 — SWCreations Jewelry
Winter 2017 Jewelry Trends

Winter 2017 Jewelry Trends

Snowy-white pearls are back in fashion for this winter, according to Vogue. Chunky and funky strings layered with petite and pretty, over a sweater and showing under your favorite coat, puts you at the cutting edge this season. Chokers are back, too, with a goth/punk edge, silver-dipped or leather, or massive pieces that keep your chin up this winter.

Single, high-impact earrings, like a chandelier-style dangle, make everyone take a second look. Even better, wear two different earrings you love to light up your mood in the darker days of the year. You'll smile every time you look in the mirror.

February 16, 2017 — SWCreations Jewelry
Is it Bead Jewelry or Floral Poetry?

Is it Bead Jewelry or Floral Poetry?

Have you ever seen a flower that so inspired you with its deep, vibrant colors that you wished you could have something permanent that would give you that same feeling?  What if you could?  Can beaded jewelry be a form of floral poetry?  When inspiration comes from the garden, the colors will be true, and you can wear your favorite flowers all the time.
June 17, 2016 — SWCreations Jewelry
Winter Fashion Pallet—With Three Great Exceptions

Winter Fashion Pallet—With Three Great Exceptions

This fall and winter, fortune favors a muted pallet.  Those lucky few fashionistas that decide what everyone wears each season have given the new colors spunky names like the light tan “Nomad,” and “Iron” that is, by any other name, dark grey.  Mix these with a light rose pink, a Warm Olive, and a burnt salmon sienna, and this fall are fewer autumn leaves and winter cheer and cozier gothic.  But for jewelry lovers this isn’t tragic, it’s lucky.  The muted pallet makes accessorizing with the season’s three more deeply hued colors a cinch.  They can rejoice in the gem colors American Beauty, Purple Heart, and Majolica Blue.
October 12, 2013 — Stephanie White
How to Choose Jewelry by Color

How to Choose Jewelry by Color

When the hankering to buy some new handmade jewelry hits you, chances are your brain thinks more in terms of “earrings” or “necklace” than in terms of “violet” or “nectarine.” But choosing jewelry based on color families adds a dash of whimsy to your shopping list and injects a large dose of fashion into even the most monochrome of wardrobes.

When choosing colors for your jewelry, always remember Pantone. What began as a printing company in the 1950s, Pantone now dictates what hues will be hot in the fashion and design industries in each upcoming season.

July 03, 2013 — Leslie Patrick
Mood Beads Article - What Mood Are You

Mood Beads Article - What Mood Are You

In the 1970s a new and interesting kind of jewelry became one of the biggest fads of the decade to hit the market. It was the first piece of jewelry that could supposedly tell what mood its wearer was in. This piece of jewelry was the mood ring—it was fun, it was fresh, and it was totally cool if you owned one! Today, mood jewelry comes in more than just the original form of mood rings. There are now necklaces, earrings, toe rings, and most recently, beads to become bracelets. Regardless of form, however, mood jewelry has an interesting history.
February 01, 2010 — Lisa Vella