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Glass Pyramid Beads Glass Pyramid Beads

New sizes of glass pyramid beads in crystal clear and lively colors with AB finish. Machine-cut for consistent shapes and sizes. Pyramid shape offers excellent color play and multi-faceted radiance.

CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements XILION 5328 Bicone Beads CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements XILION Bicone Bead – Article No. 5328

Swarovski introduces the new 5328 Xilion bicone bead, which will be replacing the discontinued 5301 bicone bead. View more information about Swarovski’s product transition from the 5301 bicone bead to the 5328 Xilion bicone bead.

Ready-to-wear Costume Jewelry: New Sterling Silver with Gemstone EarringsSterling Silver with Gemstone Earrings

A brand new collection of stunning sterling silver with gemstone earrings from Los Angeles designer Misti Martin.

New Press Release

New Celestial Crystal® Jewel-Toned Glass Beads Sparkling, Faceted Celestial Crystal® Glass Beads in Jewel Colors

Glamorous, Celestial Crystal® faceted glass baubles are now available in an enchanting array of jewel-tone colors in a new range of shapes and sizes.

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Straightening Bent Beading Needles

Even the most durable beading needles can bend, putting a crimp in seed bead and other intricate beading projects. A pair of chain-nose and nylon-jaw pliers will help extend the life of your beading needles. Grasp the needle at the eye with the chain-nose pliers. Starting below the bend in the needle and gripping firmly, pull the needle through the nylon pliers. Repeat as necessary. With a little manipulation, your needle will be as straight as new.

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What's Happening!

Shake Those Winter Blues!

As we enter into spring and summer, the color blue is emerging in footwear, jewelry and accessories. Just recently, WGSN (World Global Style Network) reported from New York on the increasing fascination with this color of hope…

Peace Sign Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

The Fire Mountain Gems and Beads style team just returned from the MAGIC Marketplace and Accessories Show in Las Vegas and is reporting that peace is back in style...From the First Lady to Hollywood celebrities, peace signs are showing up everywhere in accessories and jewelry.

View the recent press on Fire Mountain Gems and Beads’ Secrets to Art Clay Success DVD

View the recent press on Fire Mountain Gems and Beads’ Secrets to Art Clay Success DVD to see what jewelry-makers are talking about. Read reviews from:

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"It's all about playful pendants on colorful cords."

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World Beat

Hot this season: Paua Shell Paua Shell

The lively iridescence of paua shell beads, cabochons and coins fuse contemporary influences with traditional materials that are the essence of world beat style.

Hot this season: Czech Seed Beads Czech Seed Beads

Incorporate Czech glass seed beads into fringe and tassel necklaces to set a nomadic mood for jewelry that reflects a world-traveler look that’s first class.

Hot this season: Copper Wire Copper Wire

Wrapped and hammered copper wire elements infuse intricate detail into eclectic mixes of gemstone, glass and acrylic beads and focal pieces.

Hot this season: Turquoise Beads Turquoise Beads

Bold gold and silver beads paired with turquoise gemstone beads capture the sophisticated ethnic style of world beat.

Hot this season: Coral Beads Coral Beads

Capture the world beat spirit by combining red coral beads and components with feathers and Rajasthani silver beads as dangle earrings and pendant necklaces.

Design Idea 981M

World Beat designs embody a wide mix of cultural inspirations emblazoned with vivid hues and statement pieces.

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