Which cities are the most creative at Christmas?

If Christmas has such a special magic, it's undoubtedly because it awakens our desire to create, to give and to imagine with our own hands unique attentions. While cities are decked out in lights, ideas are teeming in workshops, on workbenches and in bead boxes...

Get your pliers, your beads and your creativity ready: here are the most creative cities this Christmas!

1st place: Paris, the undisputed capital of creativity

It's impossible to dethrone Paris! Once again this year, Paris tops the list of the most creative cities for the festive season.
With its bustling neighborhoods, diversity of styles, emerging trends and endless urban inspiration, Paris is the #1 city for DIY jewelry this Christmas.

A jewel to represent Paris? Paris is the capital of fashion, so we inevitably think of trendy jewelry... And right now, we're loving charm jewelry and creole earrings with a hollowed-out flower pendant.

2nd place: Lyon, creative elegance

Lyon takes second place! It would seem that between two strolls to the Fête des Lumières, the people of Lyon find time for DIY activities... Charms necklaces? Flower earrings? Lucky bracelets? In Lyon, we don't choose, we make them all (and following Perles&Co ? tutorials )!

A DIY jewel to represent Lyon? Lyon is the city of lights, and lights mean colors! So to represent the capital of gastronomy, we'd tend to choose our dangling earrings with resin petals or our Miyuki loom bracelet.

3rd place: Burgundy, sparkling inspiration

In third place, Burgundy stands out for its charm and creative energy!

A piece of handmade jewelry to represent Burgundy? When we think of Burgundy, we think of wine and the ocean... So for jewelry that represents this city, we opt for either our Miyuki pearl fringe earrings in the Miyuki beaded fringed earrings in shades of burgundy, green and red, almost reminiscent of vineyards, or a set with a marine spirit, perfect for ocean getaways.

4th place: Toulouse, the pink city of ideas

In fourth place, Toulouse is in a class of its own... And as an Albigensian company, we're proud to see our neighbors so high up in the rankings!

A piece of jewelry to represent Toulouse? Obviously, we'd choose a pink piece of jewelry, in tribute to its nickname: the Pink City! So why not some pretty creoles in tinted Regalite or a necklace in pink Tourmaline?

5th place: Marseille, creative audacity

Fifth place goes to Marseille, whose creative dynamism never ceases to amaze. Mediterranean influences, a mix of cultures, the energy of the South... Marseille's creations are often vibrant, expressive and sunny.

A DIY jewel to represent Marseille? We'd choose our freshwater pearl and blue faceted pearl bracelet with a pretty fish charm... What could be more Marseillais than the blue and white colors in homage to OM!
And in the same theme, we also have creoles with heishi rounds and marine charms.

Beyond France's borders, other cities stand out for their creativity at the end of the year. In Europe, Milan, Madrid and Rome are the most creative! And if we go beyond European borders, Montreal, Santiago and Bogota enter the ranking.

Everywhere, DIY jewelry is becoming a unique way to give, share and create precious memories!

Which city will inspire your Christmas creations?