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Jewellery Making Trends & Inspiration

In this section of our jewellery making blog, we share with you trending gemstones and popular topics that we hope will inspire your handmade jewellery designs. Discover incredible customer jewellery designs, our recommended supplies and so much more.

6 Designs for Mother's Day
Trending 'Mocha Mousse' Gemstones & Jewellery Designs Of 2025
Our Favourite Customer Designs Of 2024
Easy Handmade Jewellery Ideas For Beginners
Our Jewellery Book Recommendations
14 Jewellery Designs Using Metal Clay
Trending 'Peach Fuzz' Gemstones & Jewellery Designs Of 2024
Our Favourite Customer Designs Of 2023
How To Make Your Own Chakra Jewellery
Our Favourite Customer Designs Of 2022
Handmade Garnet Jewellery Designs We Love
Trending Magenta Gemstones & Jewellery Designs
Top 12 Best Selling Gemstone Cabochons
Our Favourite Customer Jewellery Designs Of 2021
12 Good Luck Charms To Add To Your Jewellery
Handmade Jewellery Creations Using Turquoise
Handmade Birthstone Jewellery Inspiration
Our Favourite Customer Jewellery Designs Of 2020
12 Things To Do At Home If You Love Jewellery Making
Favourite Customer Jewellery Designs Of 2019
20 Handmade Heart Jewellery Designs
16 Amethyst Jewellery Designs We Love
Easy Handmade Mother's Day Jewellery Gift Ideas
11 Amazing Handmade Aquamarine Jewellery Designs
17 Jewellery Designs Using Liver Of Sulphur
Customisable Earrings For Non Pierced Ears
25 Additional Jewellery Making Supplies For Your Collection
Our Favourite #KernowcraftXmas Designs
25 Jewellers Creating Bespoke Engagement Rings
15 Statement Onyx Jewellery Designs We Love
9 Gemstone Ring Designs We're Obsessed With
What Is Rose Gold Filled?
Australian Opal Jewellery Designs
Handmade Floral Jewellery Designs
Using Crystals For Jewellery Making
4 Reasons To Do A Craft Course
DIY Hair Accessories With Gemstones
18 Handmade Emerald Jewellery Designs
What Is Granulation & Jewellery Designs We Love
10 Jewellery Making YouTube Channels To Watch
Favourite Customer Designs Of 2018
Favourite Customer Jewellery Designs Of 2017
Prosecco & Rubies’ Top Tips for Buying the Perfect Gift
Out Of This World, Galaxy Jewellery Designs!
How Has Making Jewellery Helped You?
Opal Jewellery Designs We Love Right Now
4 Jewellery Making Books For Beginners
16 Sea Glass Jewellery Designs We Love
Jewellery Making With Peridot
Jewellery Designs Using Ruby Gemstones
19 Boho Inspired Jewellery Designs
What Jewellers Think Of Alligator Tape
Top 20 #KernowcraftNature Designs
The Gemstones For Nature Lovers
How To Help The Environment As A Jewellery Designer
14 Jewellery Designs Inspired By Nature
22 Jewellery Designs Inspired By The Sea
Making Your Own Wedding Jewellery
Top 6 Chains For Your Jewellery Designs
Soldering For Jewellers - Book Review
Make Your Own Festival Jewellery
10 Tips For Creating A Jewellery Wedding Collection
2016 Monday Makes: Our favourite customer creations throughout year
10 Reasons To Do Jewellery Making With Your Kids
Our Favourite Halloween Inspired Jewellery Designs
5 Minute Handmade Jewellery Making Gifts This Christmas
6 Ways To Support Small Businesses This Christmas

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What Our Customers Say...

Gloria Williams
I just came across your online shop and my first reaction was wow! It has everything i need to carry on with my jewellery making. I've seen things that i have been looking for and couldn't find in so many other shops!
George Inglis
Great looking website, one of the best I've seen and used. Good search function, good range of products, good prices and great advice for jewellery makers of all abilities. All-in-all a great site and one I'll use again and again.
Frank Wilson
It is always a joy to deal with your Company and your hints and tips always help me to improve my skills and encourage my interests. Thank you for caring about us small enthusiastic silversmiths!
Janice Scragg
Your website is easy to use, your products excellent, nice friendly service on the phone and delivery quick, excellent. Thank you and well done Kernowcraft. Gold star!
Joel Martin
Great, easy to navigate website with wonderful clear photographs. I look forward to receiving my order... it's going to be like Christmas!
Frank Wilson
I have grown as a jewellery maker over the last year or so due to the encouragement the team have given me - they are all experienced jewellery makers or keen crafters. They have helped to guide me through my inventory, offered helpful tips and advice on all manner of silver working.
Sarah Tiley
Whenever I feel unsure as to where to purchase any stones or jewellery requirements I always go back to what is familiar. Thank you Kernowcraft for being true to your customers.
Denise Mountain Pike
I recently ordered a couple of replacement stones from you and I'd just like to say how happy I am with my purchase and very impressed with the friendly helpful service you gave. Thank you very much.
Hayley Meredith
I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing service from Kernowcraft.  I find your website easy to navigate, products good quality and the delivery is second to none!
A
I added a special request for moonstones with strong blue/green flashes and received 3 briolettes which were exactly that - some of the prettiest moonstones I’ve seen. Thank you!
Claire
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the beautiful sapphires that arrived today. Hannah picked out just what I wanted and I’m over the moon with them.
Helen
Just wanted to say thank you for picking such beautiful stones for my order. I'm halfway through making a ring for my daughter and the rose cut rainbow moonstones are particularly yummy. Thank you!
Catherine Warwick
Just received my order that I placed only yesterday. I wanted to say thank you! I am delighted with the choice of cabochon, setting and books. Now I have to read up on how to set it! FABULOUS SERVICE - Thank you!
Jill Hammersely
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team, particularly the ladies that helped me yesterday. Delivery took less than 24hrs, that's amazing. The quality of both cabochons and settings are stunning.
Kim Thomson
I have been using Kernowcraft since 1997 and still regularly recommend them to all my students.
April Luescher
Beautiful quality and colours - I rarely buy semi-precious stones anywhere else these days. Very helpful, superb service, speedy delivery. What more could anyone want?
Julia Schofield
I’ve used Kernowcraft as a supplier for findings and pearls since beginning my business 8 years ago, because I know I can absolutely rely on the quality I get. The service is pretty impeccable too.
Mihaela Ciubotaru
I am very happy with my products... it is wonderful to have a reliable source of materials and gems with a fast delivery and a lot of tips on how to use the tools we buy.
Deborah Roberts-Barter
I have sent a couple of email enquiries today, which have been really quickly answered. This customer service is what made me order with you straight away!
Lydia Farrow
Just to say that I have always had the best possible results for every order - however small and all your products are of excellent quality.
Eve
The stones are excellent quality, and the special request I put in for dark citrines and paired malachites has been met perfectly. I am delighted with Kernowcraft, and will be back!
Lenna
Hi, just a quick email to thank you for my cross and chain - I love it. What a speedy service - ordered it yesterday and wearing it tonight. Thank you very much.
Marshal
Thank you to the lady who went to a great deal of trouble to find a very small opal that fitted a bezel cup. The work is now complete and looks very nice - my wife is delighted with the result.
Christine Wood
Just want to say a very big thank you for your quick delivery and excellent service. The stones I ordered arrived this morning, the quality and price are second to none. I was delighted with my purchase. Thank you so much.
Maggi Henman
I’ve just had my first order from you and I am so pleased with the fast delivery and the quality of the products. The satin cords and the findings really finished off my ceramic jewellery.
Daniel Coe
The customer service I have received from you and the help has been second to none. If only all companies were so helpful and understanding that i am a complete newbie. The retail world would be a better place.
Vivienne Sadler
Always too many temptations, but a joy to look through. Thank you for such good service. I have to be very strict with myself when I visit your website!
Dorota Todd
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the quality of pearls in my recent order! Thank you so much for taking time and matching them into pairs, it's very appreciated. Thank you and I am definitely going to buy at your store in the future.
Jaquie
It can be difficult to order gemstones online - no such worries with Kernowcraft - you really do care about your products & clients and it shows.
Rhiannon Piper
The opal I received is absolutely amazing and just perfect. Its such a beautiful stone and I tried it with my wedding dress yesterday and its just set it off so well.
Claire Hall
Kernowcraft is my go to for all my gemstones! Their stones are the first ones I show when offering my clients stone choices and I can't recommend their customer service enough! This is a company that cares!
Jenny Kirkwood
Love the service you get and appreciate the range of products on offer. I just used the alligator tape for the first time and found myself asking - where have you been all my life?
Helen Bowles
I felt compelled to write to you, as I'm so impressed with your quick service! I've been a Kernowcraft customer for years and have never had anything but reliable, efficient service from you.
Catriona
Thank you for my recent order as I'm blown away by all the lovely pieces. I don't really know what to start work on first. Thank you for supplying top quality items on a easy to use website. 
Lauren Jodie Piercy
Beautiful gemstones and a lot of choice. Running competitions and being interactive as well really sets them apart. Keep up the interesting content.
Lynn Carson
I bought the sand dollar charm to make a holiday bracelet. It’s really lovely, subtle and pretty detail. Perfect piece and exactly as described.