Finding Jewellery Making Inspiration
- Jean Healey
- May 30
- 1 min read
Finding jewellery design ideas can be super fun and inspiring once you know where to look. You may find that after time, you will see a bead and you will instantly know what you could design and will see the finished item in your head. Until that time comes, here are some ways to spark your creativity:
Online Inspiration
Pinterest – A goldmine for mood boards. Search things like "minimalist beaded jewellery", "jewellery designs ", or "gemstone necklaces". Save your favourites into themed boards.
Instagram – Follow designers or search hashtags like #jewellerydesign, #handmadejewellery, or #jewellerydesignideas
Google Image Search – Type specific phrases like “Art Deco earrings” or “nature inspired jewellery”.
YouTube - A haven of different design ideas and inspiration.
Books, Magazines and Shops
Look at jewellery design books—you can find ones focusing on specific styles, like vintage, tribal, or modern.
Look at the jewellery that is available in shops and take note of what people are wearing. You will be surprised how the colour scheme or just one design idea can inspire you to create your own piece.
Creative Techniques
Mood Boarding – Combine colours, textures, metals, stones, and references into a collage.
Sketch Freely – Even doodles can spark a great concept. Mix unexpected shapes and elements.
Inspiration from Nature – Shells, leaves, crystals and gemstones can all be turned into unique jewellery designs.
Some useful websites well worth a visit are:
www.creativefabrica.com – search ‘Beaded Jewellery’
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