This issue of Jewelry Affaire is dripping with beautifully adorned accessories created from truly amazing artists. Lori Anderson shares her ever-so-popular Bead Soup Blog Parties, showing some of the winners from the most recent soiree. Introducing a new section, feast your eyes upon our steampunk collection filled with vintage watches, antique gears, watch hands, and cast-offs. Last, but not least, venture through pages overflowing with nature-inspired jewels that range from crocheted flowers to tie-dye rosettes – enough beauty to make you fall in love with this issue.