Just for fun, we wanted to make a quick Top Ten List of famous and good-looking pieces of jewelry worn by some of our favorite movie stars in some top films.  Had to omit some that were still pretty good (Harry Potter’s Quidditch Necklace….may be on the next list…), but here’s what we decided were the Top TEN! Thanks to Auntie’s Beads own Kelly McCoy for coming up with most  of the list #10 Sandy’s Hoop Earrings in Grease There’s nothing sexier than hoop earrings! They look so hot with Sandy’s wild hair at the end. You go girl!   #9 Pocahontas Necklace Pocahontas sports her blue necklace wherever she goes.

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Jewelry in the Movies!

Every woman desire to feel beautiful inside and out as it reflects power and confidence. This is what our featured artist for today aspires for as she designs her simple yet captivating features of artisan craftsmanship mixed with contemporary approaches jewelry. Picture courtesy of http://www.peggyli.com/ Peggy specializes on some exquisite earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

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Interview with Peggy Li

(Photo courtesy of: http://www.bloomize.com/ ) Another kind of the Chinese ornamental knot jewelries is this beautiful Round Brocade Knot or the Flower Knot. The round pattern of this knot represents good fortune because for the Chinese circles means completeness

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How to Make Chinese Knot Jewelry: Round Brocade Knot

(Photo courtesy of: http://dawandaimages.s3-external-3.amazonaws.com/Product/2966/2966838/long/1235820395-38.jpg) The necklace above is an example of a jewelry that has a Prosperity Knot, another kind of the Chinese ornamental knot jewelry . From its name, it signifies prosperity to the wearer.

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How to Make Chinese Knot Jewelry: Prosperity Knot

Silver jewelries are very enticing for most people because they compliment well with dresses or fashion in general. And that is what our featured artist for today specializes. Crescent Maille turns silver chains or laces into beautiful earrings, bracelets and necklaces

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An Interview with Crescent Maille Chain Maille Jewelry

Now we have a few list of Chinese knots that are very interesting to learn and now I’ll add again another one, the Snake Knot. Chinese ornamental knot jewelry comes in many forms that you can use to add more styles to your handmade jewelries. (Photo courtesy of: http://iwom.files.wordpress.com) Snake knots do have a very mysterious look but it appeals greatly to those who love new styles to add to their fashion.

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How to Make Chinese Knot Jewelry: Snake Knot

These matching necklace and earrings ( Lucky Clover Necklace and Earrings Set ) are delicately and beautifully handcrafted by our featured artist of the day, Kharisma Ryantori. She calls her creations as the Popnicute jewelries and yes, they’re all so cute that it’s not hard to fall for them just like having that love at first sight feelings

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Featured Jewelry Teacher & Artist:Kharisma of Popnicute

Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings If you favor the sheen and polish of sterling silver, but are wary about the rising cost, you’ll love the look of aluminum jewelry. Fashionable and lightweight, aluminum jewelry has increasingly grown in popularity because its wear demonstrates flair and stylishness while being easy on the budget.

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Fashionable Lightweight Handmade Aluminum Jewelry

Have you considered using metallic or fabric mesh or nets in your jewelry designs? You should as they add yet another dimension to jewelry making. This gorgeous tulle necklace tutorial by Kelly Hicks (shown on the right) is one way to get the netted effect.

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Mesh and nets in jewelry making – tutorials and inspiration

Hammered Fine Silver Earrings For May, win these beautiful Hammered Fine Silver Earrings with a slightly hammered finish by entering your email address on any pop-up hang-tag that appears on www.johnsbrana.com or on the entry form below.

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Win a Free Pair of Handmade Fine Silver Earrings – May 2010 Jewelry Freebie

Chandelier Necklace Inspirations Part 2 of 2 My previous post on LoveMaegan’s tutorial had a more draped look as the linking chains were much longer. Sabrina ‘s necklace design however shows yet another alternative to the chandelier effect.

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Linked bead and chain necklace focal inspiration

Chandelier necklace inspirations Part 1 of 2 You don’t have to spend a lot of money to look fashionably good. My favorite fashionista recently unveiled her latest DIY project, a Prada inspired chandelier necklace tutorial .

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Prada inspired chandelier necklace tutorial

The most common technique in making jewelry from paper is making beads out of rolled paper. Using a small thin stick like a toothpick, hold the tip of the paper on the toothpick and slowly roll the paper tightly on the stick. Then dab a little glue on the other end of the paper to seal the bead

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Types of Paper Jewelry Technique

Botanical Inspirations 2 of 2 Twisting wire can easily be scaled up to make trees with little beads or even gemstone chips at the end for leaves. Instructables.com actually has two tutorials, each of which approaches the process literally from different directions. The tree tutorial by Elizabita uses jewelry wire (shown above) makes use of 24G.

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How to make twisted wire tree sculpture tutorials

Cooper Design Space – Los Angeles, CA March 18-23, 2010 -  Visit Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana at LA March Market in the Cooper Design Building #321 from Thursday, 3/18 – Tuesday, 3/23.  Altitude Promotions will be showcasing the latest Fall 2010 and Summer 2010 designer jewelry collections by John S

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Visit Handmade Designer Jewelry by John S. Brana at LA March Market

The second book, Chain and Bead Jewelry: Creative Connections, is published by Watson-Guptill, released in July 2009. This new book continues the author’s exploration into beaded chain jewelry designs that he began in his first book, Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry, a bestseller in its category, selling over 30,000 copies since its original publication in 2006. Chain and Bead Jewelry takes you on a wire-wrapping adventure through 28 jewelry projects and dozens of techniques.

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Chain and Bead Jewelry: Creative Connections,

Have you ever wonder this beautifu jewelry is made of items which we can get from our hardware store? Let me introduce you to Holly Bar, a New Zealand based artist and the creator ofZesTee Fashion online shop http://www.zesteefashion.com/ who created this piece! Holly Bar makes one-of-a-kind jewelry made with non-traditional materials from the hardware store, such as washers, nuts and other interesting materials, making them unique and original pieces of art.

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Jewelry made of hardware (Part 1)

Focus Trade Show January 16-18, 2010 -  “The FOCUS” Apparel and Accessories Show, taking place from January 16- 18, 2010 in the California Market Center (CMC) Penthouse on the 13th Floor, A-Wing will feature hand-picked emerging and established lines.   “ FOCUS is the tradeshow destination for buyers to find the best new, up & coming, artist driven lines. During the January 2010 show, FOCUS will feature many first time exhibitors including Project Runway Season 6 finalist, Althea Harper as well as the latest San Francisco Inspired Handmade Jewelry styles for Summer 2010 by John S.

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FOCUS Apparel and Accessories Show – New Summer 2010 Handmade Jewelry by John S. Brana

Some of you may already have encountered the NYTimes article on how some Etsians are making six figure incomes from their hobbies . (Hat tip to Leslie at the Bei Mondi blog for bringing it to my attention.) The article interviews a couple of Etsians who have been so successful their businesses have taken over their lives and prompting them to enlist help. On one hand, it seems like a dream come true if you could work at home especially if you have a young family, and be your own boss.

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Poll – Do you make jewelry for fun or profit ?

Karri Ann Frerichs introduces San Francisco inspired handmade jewelry collections by jewelry designer John S. Brana