Happy Easter !

Posted by admin on Mar 21, 2012 in beads | 0 comments

Easter’s Day is celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. We decorate around the house or simply make jewelry to show off all year around or send them as holiday gifts to your friends.

Here we go! Zacoo team members have handpicked Easter-themed beads, finding, charms from rabbits to bird’s, from flowers to cross. These treasures are sure to add color, depth and meaning to your holiday designs.

Moreover, more surprises are hidden in some eggs. You don’t need to roll up eggs to get gifts but simply “click it” on beautiful Easter eggs and enjoy up to 50% discount on Easter treasures.

Happy Easter and have fun!!

Craze for Chinese Culture in the Dragon Year 2012- Explore Chinese Elements Jewelry Supplies

Posted by admin on Feb 3, 2012 in beads | 0 comments

As the symbol of the Emperor (the mythical bird fenghuang, peacock was the symbol of the Chinese empress), the legend of the Chinese Dragon permeates the ancient Chinese civilization and shaped their culture until today. Its benevolence signifies greatness, goodness and blessings.
In the Chinese zodiac, people who are born in the Year of the Dragon are simply considered more powerful and lucky than anyone else.
So Dragon year promise good luck and prosperity in people’s health, love, career and relationships etc..

At the beginning of Chinese Dragon year, we selected the featured Chinese element jewelry supplies for you to add and explore Chinese accent jewelry inspirations.

Get Together Your Autumn Themed Jewelry Beads and Supplies

Posted by admin on Sep 27, 2011 in beads | 0 comments

Fall is not all about brown leaves, withered and bare trees, cold rain that associated with sadness, depress and melancholy. People love this season because it’s also the year of harvest and fruitful.  On the one hand black, gray, dark brown,antique brass and antique copper are  colors of fall, on the other hand rich brown, gold, yellow and red colors are also the hues of fall represented the concept of  bright, splendorous and warm of this season. There for, it’s never wrong to follow the vintage trends as well as bright and splendorous trends for this season when making your special jewelry project.

For your sake of convenience, we launch the topic all about Fall Themed Jewelry Beads and Supplies where you can spice up your days of this season with warm, bright and splendor colors, from shinning crystals to blooming resin flowers. You’ll find our collection includes plenty of fall colors as well as a huge variety of leaf beads, birds charms in different styles and colors. We’ve also assembled quite a collection of antique and vintage style big focal pendants, charms, metal chains, new patterns of collage sheets.

All these fall featured components can help you to make every simple and dedicated works.

Jewelry Making Essentials of Jewelry Links

Posted by admin on Sep 13, 2011 in beads, jewelry supplies | 0 comments

Jewelry links is a component within a piece of jewelry which connects one component to another or a single loop in a chain. A link has the same amount of loops or holes on each end.

Links are decorative and functional design elements that connect various parts of a piece of jewelry. They can be in sterling silver, gold filled, silver plated, gold plated, and copper plated as well.

Today I will introduce four kinds of links with different features, priorities and usage tips.

The first kind of links is end bar links hat serve as a transitional finding for single- and multi-strand designs. Commonly used as a centerpiece for a chain necklace, they are stylish transitional pieces from two or more strands to one or whenever your design calls for an elegant connection of multi-strands. They are also popular for use in rosaries.

With a beautiful antique finish and natural design, the second kind of links can be used as focal pieces in jewelry or as distinctive connectors between jewelry elements.

An antique finish highlights the detailing of the third kind of links will complement all your favorite beads with sophistication and polish. Besides, to embellish shinning crystals and tiny beads to these links will also highlight the jewelry piece.

The following Links are also versatile components with two holes, one on each end, that enable multiple jewelry options. Use them as transitions between beads, clasps, chain or other findings.

Use jewelry links to add length in a necklace, create multiple strands in a bracelet or even use as a dangling detail for earrings! Browse from our selection of various materials, styles and sizes to find the links that work best for you and your next lovely idea.

Happy Designing&Learning:How to Attach A Bail(Style Two)

Posted by admin on Aug 9, 2011 in beads | 0 comments

Hi, it’s Happy Designing&Learning that everyone can enjoy happiness and learn something for a day, especially for the beginners of the splendid beading world.
The bails have variety kinds and shapes, to select a proper bail will add glamor to your design too. So follow me to know the types of bail and how it attach with a pendants, a chain or cord materials.

Step 1 Choose a pinch bail and a tear drop shaped crystal beads.

Step 2 Grasp the pinch bail on either side of the opening with two pairs of Chain Nose Pliers.

Step 3 Insert both notches of the bail into the hole of the crystal bead.Grip both sides of the bail with your flat nose pliers or your chain nose pliers. Gently squeeze both sides of the bail.

Step 4 The bail should be tight enough that the bead does not slip out and the bead still wiggles slightly.

August Must Have Jewelry Supplies Collections-New Cabochon Settings

Posted by admin on Aug 4, 2011 in beads | 4 comments

Zacoo.com will introduce  new arrivals  each month for providing the updated jewelry beads and supplies for your art design. So just keep your attention with the New Arrivals Column.

This month, cabochon settings and bezels settings have becoming a great hot in every corner of the world. They are also the new arrivals that I want to highly recommend.

This collection shown at Zacoo.com are of high quality zinc ally material, colorful resin materials and clear glass textures which will satisfied your art works both in fashion modern tone and vintage style. The antique tibetan sliver, antique brass and antique copper cabochons are my favorites, they are so versatile that have already sparked my inspiration ideas. As for shape, they include new rectangular & square and oval-shaped collage pendants and links, lockets and large bezels.

As these collections are new arrivals in August, so it will save you up to 10% discount now!

Have I piqued your interest yet? Take action and make your own cabochon pieces!

How to Choose the Best Earrings for Your Face Shape

Posted by admin on Jul 8, 2011 in Beading Tips, beads | 0 comments

No matter how old you are, earrings are always a hot accessory to spice up any outfit. You may bring many factors into your determination such as the color, the materials (metals, stones, shells, wood, etc.), the formality and of course, the price. You may also consider about which earrings would be best based on your face shape. Feel confused at this point? Then check out the following suggestions for your face shape.Basically your face will fall into the following categories: oval, round, heart-shaped, square and rectangle.

Oval Face
Fortunately for you, every earring style looks good with your face shape, factors like shapes, sizes, styles, textures, lengths, and widths of earrings for the oval face may not weigh in as much as with other face shapes. The earrings you can pull off are from button earring to chandelier earring. The best choice for you is studs and smaller hoops that won’t elongate your face. Try to avoid earrings that extend past your chin for the same reason.

Heart-shaped Face
As for the heart-shaped face is wider at the top and tapering down to the chin, when choosing your best earrings, considering an inverted shape. Options for your right earrings are the ones that heavier at the bottom, such as chandeliers, teardrop dangles and Triangle-like shapes. Avoid narrow shaped earrings; although they are long, they don’t offer balance.

Square Face
The best earrings for a square face, you can think about shapes that would contrast with a square shape. Look for earrings with smooth edges and curves and avoid earrings with large or angular shapes which will make your face appear more angular.

By conclusion, when selecting the right earrings for you, remember that earring shapes should balance out the shape of your face instead of matching it. For example, a round pair of earring makes a round face, rounder, while a long pair of earrings paired with a round face creates the illusion of length. However, it’s all right to disregard your personal fashion guidelines once in a while. Sometimes you just can’t help falling in love with a certain pair of earrings.