Anytime is a good time for crystals, but you'll have more options than usual right now as a BeadStyle reader. 

It's your last chance to pick up a copy of our September issue on newsstands (or you can order one here). In this issue, Theresa Drake Abelew spotlights new crystal palettes in her "Seasonal color combinations" story — you'll find instructions for a chain necklace (shown below), bangle bracelet, and earrings that include oval and rectangular crystal components.

In "Winged style," Denise Yezbak Moore adds pops of color with crystals in her antiqued brass and filigree bracelets. And you can learn how to combine 3 mm bicone crystals with gemstone beads in the article about our Class Challenge Winner, Danica Losich.

If you're looking for a crystal project that's a bit more challenging, try Linda Augsburg's video, Stitch a Crystal V-Drop Necklace, available from our online Jewelry Classes on Demand. After reviewing crystal shapes and summarizing the supplies you'll need, Linda shows how to stitch seed-bead rings around bicone crystals to make an elegant necklace. And don't forget to check out the "Color note" on the accompanying PDF for suggestions about different crystal palettes.

Last, you can always search for crystal projects online by clicking the "Projects" tab at BeadStyleMag.com. In the "Find a project" box, select "Crystals" to pull up our archived crystal projects. Then you'll know which of your back issues to check.