Mycrazycrystal Blog

Create a nautical necklace with an enamel sailboat charm, with simple steps for choosing a chain, attaching the pendant, and checking its movement.

Is nephrite the same as jade? Is septarian a type of jade? Learn the differences between jadeite, nephrite, serpentine trade names and septarian, with real bead examples from Mycrazycrystal.

Make spooky-cute Halloween jewelry with gold-plated enamel pumpkin, witch hat, spider, and crescent moon charms. Includes design ideas, pairing tips, and wholesale sourcing tips.

Use multi-color dyed jasper beads as the color anchor for boho bracelets and coastal-inspired necklaces, with simple findings and balanced layouts.

Learn how to check the polish, shape, and surface of round jasper beads without mistaking shine for gemstone grade or untreated color.

Compare 4mm to 14mm round gemstone beads for bracelets and necklaces, with approximate strand counts, layout ideas, and practical sizing tips.

A beginner-friendly guide to dyed sea sediment jasper beads, including the treatment, color variation, sizes, care, and jewelry design ideas.

Learn how to style multi-color sea sediment jasper beads as focal points or spacer runs, pair them with neutral stones and findings, and use the Mohs scale wisely.

A practical guide to choosing dyed sea sediment jasper beads by color, size, polish, and batch variation, with design ideas for jewelry makers and small brands.

Learn how to choose Mycrazycrystal bead sizes, colors, shapes, textures, and findings for beautiful handmade bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and jewelry designs.

Compare 18K gold plated and 14K gold filled jewelry findings over brass by construction, gold content, durability, price, care, and best uses.

Discover ten customer-favorite beads, charms, and gemstone décor pieces from Mycrazycrystal, including colorful glass beads, gemstone strands, statement shapes, and a solar Fortune Cat tree.

Learn how to choose and use large-hole gemstone beads for stretch bracelets, layered necklaces, cord jewelry, and multi-strand designs.

Faceted cube gemstone beads add geometric style and light-catching detail to handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other jewelry designs.