Jewellery Trends For Autumn, Beads Up North Report & Leftover Beads
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Jewellery Trends For 2023 Jewellery
Beads Up North Show Report
How To Use Leftover Beads
Autumn Bead Fairs
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JEWELLERY TRENDS AUTUMN 2023
As the leaves begin to change and the crisp breeze of autumn fills the air, jewellery changes to match the season. Autumn 2023 brings a blend of sophistication and nature-inspired designs. From warm and earthy tones to intricate detailing:
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Peridot
Radiating a vibrant lime-green hue, peridot symbolizes renewal and growth – the perfect complement to the changing season of September.
- Nature-Inspired Designs
Autumn is a season of rich colours and natural beauty, with jewellery designers taking inspiration from the world around. Leaf and branch motifs, floral patterns, and even animal-inspired pieces. These designs bring the outdoors into your jewellery box, making you feel connected to the changing season.
- Warm Earth Tones
Autumn fashion revolves around warm, earthy hues like deep browns, warm oranges, and rich yellows. To complement these, jewellery is taking on warm metallic tones like gold and copper. These metals enhance the autumn palette and add a touch of luxury.
- Statement Earring
Autumn 2023 is about making a statement, with big earrings and ear cuffs the way to go. Look for oversized hoops, chandelier earrings, and bold geometric shapes. These pieces can transform a simple outfit into a fashion statement, drawing attention to your face and enhancing your overall look.
- Vintage Revival
Vintage jewellery is making a comeback this autumn. From art deco designs to Victorian-inspired pieces, adding a touch of nostalgia and timeless elegance. With classic gemstones like sapphires and pearls taking centre stage.
- Mixed Material
Designers are getting creative with materials. You’ll find pieces that combine metals like silver and gold with unconventional materials like wood, leather, and even fabric. These mixed-material creations add a unique and rustic flair to jewellery.
- Layered Necklace
Layering necklaces is a trend that’s here to stay. Combine delicate chains with pendants of varying lengths to create a stylish, bohemian look. Mix and match different metals and styles to make this trend your own.
- Personalized Jewellery
Personalization continues to grow in popularity. Whether it’s a necklace with your initials, a birthstone-adorned bracelet, or a custom-made ring – personalized jewellery allows you to express your individuality and create meaningful pieces.
- Minimalist and Sculptural Pieces
For those who prefer a more understated look, minimalist jewellery is a great choice. Clean lines, geometric shapes, and simplicity are key elements in this trend. These pieces add a touch of modern elegance to your wardrobe.
For our seasonal beads click Autumn Beads
For a short video of the show click Beads Up North Sept 2024
BEADS UP NORTH REPORT
As usual, a very busy show. A big attendance, many exhibitors, and all halls were packed, almost all the
time. See the online newsletter for lots of photos.
The prize draw was won by Janet Aspinall of Ashton-In-Makerfield – Janet was mailed a gift from each participating exhibitor.
Many thanks to everyone who made this show such a success. We’ll be back April 2024 – date soon to be published at BeadsUpNorth.co.uk
HOW TO USE LEFTOVER BEADS – DON’T THROW ANYTHING AWAY!
Every beader is eventually left with out-of-fashion beads that they can’t use. You could try selling them at a fair in a bargain box, but in all probability, they’ll be hard to shift. Strangely, people can sense if the stock is stale. Customers’ are looking for new.
In these financially-tough times, you need to consume everything.
Fortunately it is possible to use these odd beads to make jewellery or other products that will sell. See the online newsletter for lots of photos.
Don’t be afraid to disassemble old jewellery. Unstring the beads and mix them with new beads in a different design
WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS:
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Separate all your leftover beads into three different sizes and place each size in its own cup.
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Take any bead at random from one of the cups and lay it out for a necklace on your beading board.
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Then add a bead from a different size cup, and so on.
If the beads are small, add a few, before a large bead – to build uniformity to the design.
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After you’ve laid out half the necklace length, look at the design and see where you can add spacers or caps to improve the style.
In a short time, you’ll end up with an original freeform necklace!
Bead tablecloth weights
Table cloth or cup weights make great presents, especially for summer BBQs.
Take a silver bulldog clip and thread wire through the hole.
Loop it back on itself, and slide a crimp over both pieces, pulling it tight to the clip. Squash the crimp flat to hold the wire in place.
Thread beads onto both strands of wire and finish with a crimp to hold the beads in place. The weights are then clipped onto the corner of a tablecloth to prevent the wind from blowing it off.
OTHER IDEAS FOR BEAD MAKING:
- Put individual beads on head pins & make a dangle bracelet.
- Simple loop earrings.
- Put them on headpins & attach a jump ring or clasp to make a necklace.
- Make cell phone charms or key chains from individual beads.
- Make toggles for bathroom light pulls.
- Sell larger beads on their own as lucky charms.
- Christmas tree decorations.
- Make mobiles to hang in young children’s bedrooms.
- Beaded serviette holders.
2023 BEAD FAIRS
We’re doing less Gem n Bead Fairs, and more of our own single day shows. Most of our own shows are very busy, free entry & free refreshments. Let me know if you think there isn’t one near you?
NEXT BEAD FAIRS
Sun 1st October: Cambridge Bead Fair
Sat 14th October: Luton Bead Fair
Sun 15th Oct: Oxfordshire Bead Fair
Sun 22nd Oct: Norwich Bead Fair
Weekend 28th-29th Oct: Newton Abbott Gem n Bead Fair
For the full list so far click: 2023 Bead Fairs.
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