CHRISTMAS SHOP 

£0.00
  1. Home
  2. Jewellery Making Blog
  3. Jewellery Making Trends & Inspiration

Trending Magenta Gemstones & Jewellery Designs

ruby beads mix pantone z.jpg

Be inspired by the trending colour magenta!

Fall in love with the pinkish, purplish red colour of magenta, perfect for using in your handmade jewellery designs as it instantly catches your eye with its intense colour.

Magenta has been named Colour Of The Year for 2023 by Pantone! This colour is thought to bring harmony and balance, with the red tones symbolising passion and power paired with the calmness of purple hues. We love how magenta offers a unique and vibrant colour, giving your designs a sense of self-expression and allowing you to create fun and bold jewellery designs using this statement colour. 

Below we share some of our top gemstone picks that we think work wonderfully with the theme of magenta. We think that ruby is the perfect match, along with our magenta pink chalcedony briolettes and magenta glow cubic zirconia stones. We also share some beginner friendly jewellery designs so you can get creating and wear this powerful colour even with limited jewellery making experience.

magenta pantone colour of the year ruby.jpg

Discover Precious Ruby

Ruby is our top pick for magenta coloured gems! Rubies are included in the precious gems alongside diamond, sapphire and emerald.

This rare gem is adored for its unique pinky red colouring, durability and incredible lustre. In sunlight, rubies have a wonderful glow where their colour is intensified. 

Ruby is a symbol of love, passion and power - making it a great choice to use in your jewellery designs for those meaningful makes.

At Kernowcraft, you will find a beautiful range of ruby stones including cabochons, faceted stones, briolettes and beads to use in your handmade designs.

New to jewellery making? Check out our jewellery making kits and tutorials for all the inspiration you need to get started.

ruby briolette chain earrings magenta pantone colour of the year.jpg

Ruby Chain Drop Earrings

In this handmade jewellery design, we've featured our ruby briolettes and ruby rondelle beads. Using loose chain and a few wire work techniques, we've created an eye catching design.

Shop kit >

ruby pantone cabochon hoop earrings.jpg

Ruby Drop Earring Hoops

These gemstone earring hoops are so easy to make! We've simply glued two 3mm ruby cabochons into our bezel pendant settings and hung them onto sterling silver hoops. We love that pretty pop of pink.

Shop kit >

Magenta Pink Chalcedony Briolette Beads

Another lovely magenta top pick is these sparkling chalcedony briolettes! Briolettes are usually head drilled, which are faceted and pear shaped - they are best sellers due to how lovely they are for creating statement pendants or earring drops to create modern designs with. These chalcedony briolettes have been treated to give them that rich pink/burgundy colour which emphasises the beauty of these beads. We also love how they sparkle due to the facets covering them. 

These are sure to brighten up any piece of jewellery and will definitely add some fun to your jewellery designs.

Explore our full collection of gemstone briolette beads.

so1695.jpg
magenta pantone colour of the year briolette necklace.jpg

Shop kit >

In this charm and briolette design, we've wire wrapped the briolette and used our elegant sterling silver teardrop charm to create a gorgeous frame for the bead to hang. 

Learn how to wire wrap a briolette bead in our step by step photo tutorial.

briolette silkon thread necklace tutorial finished.jpg

Learn how to make a minimal briolette necklace with silkon thread

This is such a popular way to show off the beauty of briolette beads and offers a modern, yet minimal design.

We love using silkon thread as it provides a strong thread that does not fray or stretch, making it ideal for necklace and bracelet designs. This thread also comes in a beautiful range of colours so you can really get creative with your makes.

Follow our step by step photo tutorial on how to create this necklace design, where you'll learn how to add findings to create a secure fastening. The tutorial also includes a list of recommended tools and supplies.

Follow tutorial >

Magenta Glow Cubic Zirconia Faceted Stones

We are obsessed with these glowy sparkling stones! They have a rich magenta colour, which ranges from plum, garnet red to deep flashes of violet and purple. If you're after an eye catching design, these stones certainly have the wow factor plus they really come to life with movement in natural light.

Cubic zirconia is a man made stone and is loved for its clarity, sparkle and affordability, they also make great alternatives to other gemstones such as diamonds. Explore our full collection of cubic zirconia stones with so many shapes and sizes to choose from!

In the necklace design below, we've set a 5mm magenta cubic zirconia stone into our popular sterling silver snaptite pendant settings and hung onto a sterling silver rope necklet. The beauty of these settings is that the back of the setting is slightly smaller than the stone, which cleverly provides just enough tension on the claws so that they 'snap' around the stone when the correct pressure is applied. You'll also find snaptite earstuds on our website so you can easily create matching jewellery sets!

pantone w49 magenta z.jpg
w49 magenta snaptite earring sn7.jpg

Shop Kit >

More inspiration is waiting with Kernowcraft

rose cut cabochons.jpg

Shop By Gemstone

Discover even more gemstones to use in your handmade jewellery designs! Choose from our high quality collection of cabochons, faceted stones and beads online now in a range of shapes and sizes.

garnet feather necklace.jpg

Shop Beginner Jewellery Making Kits

In need of some more inspiration? Head on over to our jewellery making kits for beginner friendly projects, with online step by step instructions and handy one-click shopping list.

Also in this section:

What Our Customers Say...

Kim Thomson
I have been using Kernowcraft since 1997 and still regularly recommend them to all my students.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
Iā€™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.
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!
Lynn Carson
I bought the sand dollar charm to make a holiday bracelet. Itā€™s really lovely, subtle and pretty detail. Perfect piece and exactly as described.
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.
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 Iā€™ve seen. Thank you!
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!
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!
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.
Julia Schofield
Iā€™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.
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.
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
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!
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. 
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 Iā€™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!