There's a particular feel to Christmas. It could be the very specific glow of the lights in the window, the excitement of wrapping a present for someone you love, or just the sheer joy of spending time with the people you love.

Christmas is full of little stories really. Some of them are the traditions we've been handed down through the generations, some of them are the memories we make along the way. It's often the little things that end up being the ones we remember.

This is the spirit of the new Holiday Stories 2026 collection from Black Raven Beads.

Four designs, a little Christmas magic

This year's collection is all about the familiar faces and the familiar traditions that make Christmas such a special time.

Santa and Faithful Dog is about the loyalty and companionship of our dogs. Santa's got a long journey ahead of him, and it's always better when you've got a faithful friend to go on it with. There's a little clapper under Santa's dress.

Santa and Elf Helper remind us that even the biggest Christmas job is a lot easier when you've got a bit of help. Santa and his rather cheery Elf Helper make a very pleasant festive pair, complete with a little moving clapper under Santa's frock.

Santa's Sled takes us straight back to one of the most iconic images of Christmas. The classic sleigh, a winter's night and the sheer excitement of Santa's annual journey. One of the most enduring images really. The simplest symbols can be the ones that create the strongest memories.

And then there's The Christmas Gift Carousel. That's a rather cheeky one with all the presents arranged around a Christmas tree. The whole circle of gifts spins freely around the tree. It's a very interactive little surprise; you just stop and turn it to enjoy it.

Each piece is hand-crafted in sterling silver and made to form part of a bracelet, which in itself is a story.

The Holiday Stories Collector's Set

For the collector who wants to put together the full story, the Holiday Stories 2026 Collector's Set is the way to do it.

A Collector's Set is more than just a selection of beads, really. It's a collection of designs with a theme that creates a little world of its own. It's also a great way of giving a very special Christmas present to someone who loves handmade silver jewellery.

As an extra thanks for your loyalty, the second ruby red stone bead is included as a special loyalty reward.

Whether you're starting a new collection or adding to an existing bracelet full of memories, the Collector's Set makes the Holiday Stories theme a very special part of your jewellery collection.

A little story to carry with you

We're always inclined to think that meaningful things have to be big, have to be extraordinary. Life has a way of reminding us that the things that really matter are often the small things: a hand held out, a friend who's there, a bit of a tradition, a present given just because that person is important.

A bracelet can become a collection of those little mementos. Each bead is a moment, a person, a place or a feeling that you want to keep close.

The best things in life aren't things really, they're the memories and the significance we give to them.

Don't wait for the right moment to show someone you care. Make ordinary moments special, value the people you share your life with, and you'll find the little things can make a massive difference.

Discover Holiday Stories 2026

The Holiday Stories 2026 collection is available now.

Four handcrafted sterling silver designs to explore, each with its own character and story. Santa and his lot, a carousel of Christmas presents and all the trimmings. These beads add a touch of festive magic to your bracelet. Discover the collection, and you'll find a little Christmas story to keep.