I love beads — the bigger, the better. I especially like solid chunky beads made of resin in jewel and earth tones, the kind I’ve collected for eight years to make bold and colorful knotted necklaces.

Beads are spilling across the country, into jewelry hobbyists' dens, artists' studios and craft store shelves. Jewelry artists, better known as beaders, are grabbing them up and creating works of art ...

Some people may favor experiences over physical things when it comes to gifts, but let’s be real: Few can resist the beauty and charm of jewelry. From delicate pearls and reiki-infused gold chains to ...