Gentle bead making — by using low heat and light pressure, each glass bead slowly takes shape, creating smoother surfaces, stronger structure, and a calming, meditative crafting experience.

From freshwater pearls strung on silk to pick-and-mix combinations of jade, lapis and onyx, these designs by Lucy Folk, Gohar World and Cleopatra’s Bling deserve a spot in your trinket tray. I grew up ...