Yellow, Moonstone, Golden Leek Beads & Beads Up North Report
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Yellow Beads Zests Up Spring Jewellery
Spring Golden Leek Beads
Moonstone Beads For May
Beads Up North Report
Spring 2025 Bead Fair
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Yellow Beads Zests Up Spring Jewellery
Dulux’s Colour Of 2025
Yellow is THE colour for 2025! ‘True Joy’. An “uplifting yellow was created to fill your homes with creative energy, optimism and pride”, say Dulux. Zesty yellow beads have always brightened jewellery, making designs stand out and cry ‘Buy Me’!
- 1. Vibrant and Cheerful Aesthetic
Yellow shows the freshness and energy of spring – evoking warmth, positivity, and beginnings. Citrine beads, yellow jade, or amber add a bright and uplifting touch to all designs.
- 2. Symbolic Significance
Yellow gemstones are associated with happiness, optimism, and creativity. Representing sunlight, and renewal. Perfectly for the spring season.
- 3. Versatility and Pairing
Yellow pairs well with other spring colours, like pastel pinks, light greens, and soft blues.
These beads complement both casual and elegant styles, making them suitable for all occasions.
- 4. Natural Appeal
Semi-precious beads, like yellow agate or citrine, often have unique patterns and natural inclusions, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind look. This earthy, organic feel enhances the natural theme of spring.
- 5. Spiritual and Healing Properties
Yellow gemstones are believed to boost confidence, joy, and mental clarity. Wearing them fosters a sense of renewal and positivity, fitting the season’s rejuvenating spirit.
- 6. Eye-Catching Accents
Yellow beads create jewellery focal points, drawing attention without being overwhelming.
They can be used as accent beads or as the main element in bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
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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. 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 it was used lavishly, until deposits 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 a 11th-Century Byzantine manuscript, chrysoprase strengthens vision and relieves pain. Metaphysically, it brings a sense of grace, helping meditative, calmness and acceptance of oneself and others. It’s believed to encourage positive outcome, heal a broken heart, the heart itself, reproductive organs, and fertility. And in the East, Chrysoprase is said to balance yin-yang and encourage the heart chakra bringing energy to the body. 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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Magical Moonstone: May’s Gemstone
Moonstone’s feature is its magical ‘play of light’, once thought to be caused by the moon. The translucent stone softens light shining through it to give a pearly glow, changing on the angle viewed. Moonstone brings luck, positive energy, confidence – and aids spirituality and intuition. Natural moonstone is expensive, so opalite is common today. Opalite moonstone gives even more shimmer. Its soft, milky appearance is calming and mesmerizing, demanding attention on a summer night. All moonstone is translucent, and softens the light shining through it to give a pearly moon-like glow which appears different whenever the stone changes position. This shimmering affect is caused by light being refracted inside the stone.
Colours
Moonstone comes in colourless, white, grey, and subtle yellow, but always has a blue or white sheen. Rainbow moonstone is colourless with a blue sheen and a rainbow-like array of colours.
Moonstone Folklore
Much mystery surrounds this stone. In India it’s considered sacred to lovers, and is also known as a “dream stone” bringing beautiful dreams. In Arab countries women sew moonstone into their garment as a symbol of fertility. It’s also said to protect seafarers. During full-moon, moonstone is very powerful for reconciling love – and as the moon decreases, is said to foretell the future.
A feminine stone for female issues and the inner-child, but also used by men who want to reach their feminine side. Moonstone brings confidence, calms the emotions, and aids spirituality, intuition, and clairvoyance. Also thought to protect against fever, fluid-retention and urinary problems. Its soft shine supports the emotional and dreamy side of a person. Wearing moonstone will also increase your sensitivity for others.
Natural Moonstone
Classical moonstone from Sri Lanka shimmers pale blue and is expensive. Moonstone from India has a cloud-like plays of light on beige, brown or green backgrounds. Uncut moonstone is dull and lacks the play of light. This is brought out by the cutter’s skills, who must locate the stone’s axis.
Value
The more intense the colour, size and transparency, the more valuable is the gem. Top quality fine blue moonstone shows an incredible “three-dimensional” depth of colour, which you will see clearly only when tilting. These are rare and expensive. Brighter coloured Indian moonstone is cheaper, so is opalite moonstone.
Opalite Moonstone
Opalite moonstone is a type of glass with similar metaphysical properties to genuine moonstone. A healing stone, more affordable and durable than natural moonstone. It’s also available in more shapes and sizes, and is less likely to chip, making more practicable jewellery. Opalite moonstone is common today. A new synthetic stone with even more blue shimmer than genuine moonstone. Against a light background, it appears milky white, shimmering golden faint lilac-blue and other colours. Beside a darker background, it changes to a bright icy blue with the highlights altering to intense oranges and reds. The stone practically glows on its own, drawing attention.
Opalite moonstone adds a romantic feminine allure to your jewellery, always looking refreshingly cool – ideal for summer. Its pastel glow is soft and captivating, complimenting other light-coloured stones like lilac amethyst, blue chalcedony, and rose quartz.
It also loves to compete with wild bright colours like reds and turquoise. This flamboyance makes opalite ideal to wear during a night out on the town.
Looking After Moonstone
All moonstone is fragile. However, a jeweller can polish a dulled moonstone back to its original glory.
We have over 43 different opalite moonstones – to see at Moonstone Beads
Bead Fair Report
Beads Up North – Haydock Racecourse
Beads Up NorthAs usual, this was a busy show – although footfall was down about 10%. However, we done well selling our beads and everyone had a good time. Many new visitors and exhibitors – but some of our regulars were missing. The workshop was full, with everyone pleased with their Easter Egg Pendant. We’ll be back at Haydock on Sunday 21st September – online tickets on sale about 6-weeks before. See Details at Beads Up North.
Enjoy a Bead Fair Soon!
Bead shows are great fun – you’ll love them! Bring a trolley, as beads get heavy. Take some cash for a weak signal on card payments. Talk to vendors and visitors to inspire new design ideas. Make a note of what you paid, and keep exhibitors’ business cards and leaflets.
For this years full list, click: 2025 Bead Fairs.
Bead Fairs Of 2025
Saturday 10th May: Oxfordshire Bead Fair, Hornton Pavilion, Hornton, Banbury, OX15 6DB
Sunday 11th May: London Luton Bead Fair, Stockwood Hotel, Castle Street, Luton LU1 3SS
Saturday 17th May: New Forest Bead Fair, Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RY
Sunday 18th May: Welsh Bead Fair, Redwick Village Hall, Church Row, Redwick, Caldicot NP26 3DE
Sunday 25th May: Cornish Bead Fair, Probus Village Hall, Barn Court, Probus TR2 4NB
Sunday 1st June: Cambridge Bead Fair, Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston CB22 7PX
New venues at North Yorkshire, Penrith, Windsor and Swindon.
For the shows booked so far, click: 2025 Bead Fairs.
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