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Pearls of Wisdom

Wedding project ideas and style how-to’s for brides, bridal jewelry designers and wedding planners.

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by Susanne Kathol, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

Show the mother-of-the-bride (or mother-of-the-groom) how much you appreciate her with a thank you gift she'll cherish forever. Don't let those countless hours of work, unconditional love and support go unnoticed. Nothing says "thank you" better than a sentimental piece of jewelry.

Whether you are a bead store owner, jewelry-making instructor, reseller or bride, here are 10 Jewelry Gift Ideas to make the mother-of-the-bride feel extra special (and appreciated) on the wedding day and beyond. These ideas can be used as inspiration for jewelry-making classes geared towards brides and marketing jewelry-making projects (and products) as wedding-party and mother-of-the-bride gifts. Make similar styles yourself to sell or gift as perfect ways to say "thank you."

1. Charm Bracelet

Surprise the mother-of-the-bride with a heart-warming charm bracelet. Include a meaningful mom charm, heart charm or other special charm. A charm bracelet starts a gifting tradition, as you can continue to add charms for upcoming occasions.

• View design inspirations using charms in the Gallery of Designs

Design with ...

• Charms
• Ready to wear bracelet chain
• Jumprings

2. Pendant Necklace

Wrap her in love and appreciation with a token necklace designed specifically for her. Let the jewelry do the talking with "mom," "love" and "thank you" affirmation charms. Find the perfect sentiment in a wide selection of charms including angels, hearts and other popular themes.

• View design inspirations using pendants in the Gallery of Designs

Design with ...

• Affirmation charms
• Charms
• SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
• Ready to wear necklace chain

3. Locket and Picture Frame Jewelry

A picture is worth a thousand words. Express gratitude with a photo-filled locket or picture frame piece. Incorporate these components into beaded jewelry designs or simply add to a bracelet or necklace chain for a picturesque gift.

• View design inspirations using locket and picture frame components in the Gallery of Designs

Design with ...

• Locket charms and pendants
• Picture frame components
• Ready to wear necklace chain
• Ready to wear bracelet chain

4. Pearl Jewelry

Present the mother-of-the-bride with pearl jewelry she'll treasure forever. Create classic designs using Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire or knot pearls using silk thread as seen in this easy-to-follow how-to video on ''Hand Knotting Pearls''.

• View design inspirations using pearls in the Gallery of Designs

Design with ...

• White Lotus™ cultured freshwater pearls
• Swarovski crystal pearls
• Cultured freshwater pearls

5. Birthstone Jewelry

Honor the mother-of-the-bride with birthstone jewelry featuring her birthstone, the birthstones of her children or other meaningful combinations. Identify birthstones in this ''Suggested Birthstones'' guide, along with the corresponding Swarovski crystal color. As seen in the following how-to video's, ''How to use Bezellite Settings'', ''How To Use Wrap-Tite® Settings'' or ''Snap-Tite® Settings, How-To'' for easy and professional stone-setting.

Design with ...

• Gemstone beads
• SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
• Bezellite settings
• Wrap-Tite settings
• Snap-Tite settings
• Ready to wear necklace chain

6. Embellished Accessories

Add some sparkle to her step with embellished flip-flops for a beach wedding, wedding shower or pre-wedding pedicure. Customize with Czech glass beads or Swarovski crystal flat backs. For an extra special touch, add Swarovski crystal flat backs to a personalized handkerchief or other accessory for the wedding day.

• View embellished shoe design inspirations in the Gallery of Designs

Design with ...

• Swarovski crystal flat backs
• Czech glass beads

7. Hand-Stamped Jewelry

Design a personalized jewelry gift with hand stamped jewelry art. Use stamp tools to create designs that can include monograms, initials, special dates, messages of thanks and more. Incorporate stampable metal components into one-of-a-kind bracelet and necklace designs.

• View hand stamped design inspirations in the Gallery of Designs

Design with ...

• Stampable metal components
• Stamp tools
• Ready to wear necklace chain
• Ready to wear bracelet chain

8. Dione™ Add A Bead System

Take her breath away with the Dione Add A Bead system. Choose beads based on birthstones, colors of the wedding, wedding theme or other meaningful sentiment. Use alphabet beads for additional personalization.

• View design inspirations using Dione large-hole beads in the Gallery of Designs

Design with ...

• Dione™ Add A Bead System

9. Fingerprint Jewelry

Give the mother-of-the-bride a hand (or fingerprint) for her efforts by creating fingerprint jewelry that is sure to leave a lasting impression. View an instructional guide to making fingerprint jewelry. Use birthstones, charms or other special components to add further personalization to this jewelry style.

• View fingerprint jewelry design inspirations in the Gallery of Designs:
  • ''Single-Strand Necklace with Personalized Pendant and Swarovski Crystal Beads''
  • ''Bracelet with Personalized Art Clay® Charms and Swarovski Crystal Beads''

Design with ...

• Stampable metal components
• Metal Clay
• Omni Gel™
• ICE Resin®
• Magic-Glos® top coat
• Antiquing solutions
• Clay tools
• Stamp tools

10. Finished Jewelry Gifts

The Jewelry and Gifts Store is a perfect place to shop for finished jewelry for the mother-of-the- bride. Find a full range of styles and materials from chic beaded jewelry in the Everyday Jewelry™ collection to diamond pendants and more in the Create Compliments® line--all at unbelievable prices.

And last but not least, a Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Gift Certificate.

Let the mother-of-the-bride relieve wedding stress with a creative shopping spree! Choose from a wide selection of gift certificate designs for sending the perfect message.

Top off any jewelry gift with a beautiful gift box or pouch for the perfect presentation. Remember to give thanks, small gifts and show appreciation along the way; you don't have to wait until the wedding is over to let the mother-of-the-bride know how much she is appreciated.