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October is all about 'Think Pink'  October is a special month, it’s Pink October , dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer . At International Craft , we believe in celebrating strength, hope, and beauty , through the creative power of jewellery design and incorporating variety. For jewellery makers and designers, Pink October is a perfect opportunity to create meaningful pieces that resonate with your customers and stand for something bigger. Here’s how your wholesale supplies can help you design jewellery that inspires and supports this important cause. 1. Highlight Pink Gemstones in Your Designs Pink gemstones have long symbolised love, compassion, and care which are  perfect for your October collections. Our lab-grown pink opals, rose quartz, and pink tourmaline cabochons are ideal for creating bracelets, rings, earrings, or pendants that catch the eye and tell a story. Tips for Designers: Combine soft pinks with sterling silver or gold-plated findings for a...

Our exciting new range of Glass Globe Jewellery   has now been  featured in the January issue of 'Make & Sell jewellery' magazine. The versatility of Glass Globe jewellery is perfect for letting your imagination and creative juices run wild. The magazines front cover features our 18x30mm Glass Teardrop Vial with our 8x10mm Cone Pendant Mounts. Beads have been threaded onto a Headpin and suspended in the 18x30mm Glass Teardrop Vial with Plastic Flowers, Water, Glitter and Washing-up liquid, and then finished with Flatback Crystals and Fish Hook Earring findings. As you can see from the Glass Globe Rings featured in the magazine, the possibilities are endless. Ou r 25mm Glass Globe with 14mm mouth and our 14mm Glass Globe Bezel Ring Setting have been used to make the ring on the right and is also featured in the magazine. This wonderful pendant has been created using our 25mm Glass Globes with our 8x10mm Cone Pendant Mounts, fi...

Spring/Summer 2014 Palette Preciosa Pantone Preciosa are bursting into next Summer with a combination of bright and intense colours created from nature. These colours highlight the season beautifully, symbolising life and energy. The colours are separated into four different palettes, demonstrating the moods and visuals of the Summer season. The Trip Time palette features Citrine from Preciosa or Buttercup from Pantone, a cheerful yellow “bursting forth like a field of buttercups on a warm, sunny day.” The Crystal Bermuda Blue and Blue Aster are colours symbolic of travel plans as “the blue energy of this wildflower underlines the Trip Time Palette optimistic outlook of this colour palette”. Amethyst Preciosa and Magenta Purple Pantone is a vibrant shade, “intense, yet playful” symbolising new adventures. To feel fresh and alive, why not go for the Green Turmaline Preciosa, Bright Green Pantone? “Leave your worries behind and set out o...

Birth stones are gemstones associated with each month in the Gregorian Calendar (Christian or Western calendar) . These are either precious stones , which are the more rare and expensive gems such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, pearls, and sapphires.  Then there are the semi-precious stones, including ameythst, opal and bloodstone. Amethyst Gemstones All of them are considered lucky for their particular months and their healing powers are seen to be heightened during their months. B ecause of this some people will buy a set of all twelve and rotate them for each month. Origins The first time a special gem was associated with a particular month was recorded in the Bible. Mo ses made a breastplate for the High Priest of the Hebrews according to instructions he received during 40 days in the mountains. The breastplate featured twelve gems which were later linked with the signs of the zodiac, and later still, associated with the months in the year....