Discover the beauty of handmade glass flowers and murrine techniques in artisan jewelry. Explore creative insights, design trends, and the craftsmanship behind stunning glass rings and beads. #GlassAr ...

From bag charms and intricate crochet scarves to custom press-on nails and oversized plaid scrunchies, this isn't your normal ...

Depression glass has a rich history, with the classic pieces first going into production in the 1920s and '30s when many families in the U.S. were not able to afford more intricate and ornate ...

African Maasai bead jewelry is famous for its vivid colors and intricate patterns. The traditional art form, which has been passed down generations, is a representation of the Maasai culture and ...

Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Reporter Vibrant green, purple, and gold strings of beads are a staple of New Orlean’s ...

It's Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, when paradegoers look forward to catching things like beads. Now, often these beads are made of plastic. But plastic beads can be toxic and bad for the ...

From freshwater pearls strung on silk to pick-and-mix combinations of jade, lapis and onyx, these designs by Lucy Folk, Gohar World and Cleopatra’s Bling deserve a spot in your trinket tray. I grew up ...

Depression glass, those colorful translucent dishes produced during the 1920s and 1930s, has become a beloved collector’s item. Made cheaply during the Great Depression, these dishes were often given ...

When I first saw Carta Varese wrapping paper a few years ago at Goods for the Study, McNally Jackson’s stationery store, it stopped me in my tracks. It seemed to be from another era than the rolls I ...

Depression glass, those colorful translucent dishes made during the 1920s-1940s, has become a treasure hunt for Chicago collectors. These affordable pieces were often given away as promotional items ...

Krobo-style glass bead jewelry is an African art form that has captivated many with its vibrant colors and intricate designs. This traditional craft, which originated in Ghana, involves recycling ...