See us tomorrow Sunday 15th April in Norwich with The Bead Queen at Norwich MrBead Bead Show.
At The Best Western George Hotel, Arlington Lane, Norwich NR2 2DA.
Many new beads just arrived in the UK.
Free admission, free gifts, and free refreshments to early visitors! Combine with a trip around the excellent close-by City Centre Shops.
Then the following Saturday 21st June between 9am to 5pm at The Big Bead Show, Sandown Park, High Street, Esher, London KT10 9AJ.
This is the largest bead show in the UK, with over 70 bead stalls. A lot of fun and very busy! Full details at The Big Bead Show.
See us at stand 53, bottom middle on the below floor plan, by arrow.
On entry turn right, then left 5th aisle down – look for the MrBead Banners!
We have many new beads on show from a 30-box 600 kg shipment just arrived in the UK.
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Content: Every lady likes to update her jewellery box, but for most cost dictates. As in Hong Kong, budget priced dramatic necklaces and earrings are popular – even throw-away accessories. If you make jewellery for profit, boost your sales with cheaper designs.
Power Necklaces & Bracelets Jewellery is one of the few ways a leader can express her personality within the rigid frame of tailored suits. Maybe the style is a giveaway to her inner character, but these chunky designs are more in-time with fashion than the Prime Minister herself.
Theresa’s jewellery comes from Amanda Wakeley, costing £250 for a neck chain and £185 a bracelet. Usually silver plated or faux pearls to save both weight and cost. Hollow, like her politics!
Heavy, chunky bracelets and rings match this trend, glamorizing an older wardrobe. Make chunky beaded rings!
Statement Earrings To make large earrings even more eye catching, bright colours, mismatched shapes, sizes, and chain and tassel drops are celebratory popular.
London jewelers have reported an increase in earring sales this year – so make more earrings!
Colour Trends For 2018 Chrysoprase was popular in the time of the Greeks and Romans when it was cut into cameos – the Egyptians used it with lapis jewellery and even to decorate beads.
In Europe until the middle of the last century it was used lavishly, when deposits mined in Silesia exhausted and it became expensive. The Book of Revelations (21:20) describes the holy city of Jerusalem with its 12 walls decorated with precious gemstones, the tenth being chrysoprase.
According to an 11th Century Byzantine manuscript, chrysoprase strengthens vision and relieves internal pain. Metaphysically, it brings a sense of grace, helping meditative, calmness and acceptance of oneself and others.
It is believed to encourage positive outcome, helping to heal a broken heart, the heart itself, the reproductive organs, and fertility. And in the East, Chrysoprase is said to balance yin-yang and encourage the heart chakra bringing energy to the physical body. Astrologically, chrysoprase is associated with the zodiac signs of Gemini and Cancer.
Chrysocolla is very similar to chrysoprase, but usually has more blue colouring. Both stones look great beside turquoise in a necklace or bracelet – giving a bright natural appearance.
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JEWELLERY TENDS FOR 2018
CHRYSOPRASE & CHRYSOCOLLA – SPRING GOLDEN LEEKS
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JEWELLERY TRENDS FOR 2018
In today’s competitive age, people want to stand out from the crowd, especially with more pictures visible on and off line. Individually is the trend. Therefore, statement jewellery with bling is popular. Dare-to-be-different leads.
Extra long and multi-layer necklaces are in. Power necklaces, chunky over-sized ‘Theresa May Specials’ remain the peak of fashion. Inspired by the British Prime Minister who wears them at every public meeting and event – perhaps to intimidate her opposition in battle at Brexit.
Matching the style, earrings in 2018 are the bigger and longer the better. A revival of the late-1960s and 70s where Twiggy wore enormous plastic earrings. Fashion always returns.
Vivid greens, like avocado green and
military green is the ‘in’ colour for 2018. Along with pastels and lavender to purple. Other hues to stand out like milk white, chocolate brown, yellow and tomato red have also been on the catwalk this year.
Chrysoprase & Chrysocolla – Spring Golden Leeks
The name chrysoprase (rhymes with bliss and craze) is from a Greek word meaning Golden Leek. It is the rarest of the chalcedony group of gem quartzes and its bright even colour and texture is ideal for beads.
Spring Bead Fairs
Sun 15th April – Norwich MrBead Show, The George Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 2DA – Details here.
Sat 21st April – The Big Bead Show, Sandown Park, High Street, Esher, London KT10 9AJ – Details here.
Sun 29th April – Beads Up North! Haydock Racecourse, Newton-le-Willows WA12 0HQ – Details here.
Sat & Sun 12th-13th May – Bath & West Gem ‘n’ Bead Fair, Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN – Details here.
Sun 20th May – Devon Bead Fair, Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter, EC4 3PU – Details here.
Sat & Sun 2nd-3rd June – Kempton Park Gem ‘n’ Bead fair, Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, London TW16 5AQ – Details here.
Exhibit at a MrBead Show
We have limited space available for crafters at some of our own bead shows:
At Berwick Upon Tweed on 18th August. Details at http://www.mrbead.co.uk/berwickupontweedbeadfair.htm.
In Cornwall on 17th June & 2nd September at June Cornish Bead Fair or September Cornish Bead Fair.
In Scotland at Perth on 19th August at http://www.mrbead.co.uk/scottishbeadfair.htm. We also need help at this one, if you’re interested email Nigel - payment for the day in cash or £150 worth of beads.
Or our Essex Bead Show on Sunday 24th September at http://mrbead.co.uk/essexbeadfair.htm
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