Saddle up and lasso the spirit of the Wild West with this rugged steer-head and turquoise necklace.

Beading expert Deborah Roberti brings us this bright and airy design ideal for adding color and texture to your outfit.

Watch this fringed pair of earrings dance as you move, catching the light in iridescent flashes. Practice your seed bead stitching to make your own.

The Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Jewelry Industry as revised April 10, 2001 are designed to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices.

A Jewelry-Maker's Guide to Seed Beads gives you the valuable knowledge you need to buy the right, beads, design with confidence and spark your designer's imagination.

"Waves of Glory" honors the American flag and the ideals it has come to represent. Re-create this patriotic bracelet with these free instructions.

The dream catcher is one of the most widespread symbols of generalized Native American culture. Discover the history and symbolism of this intricately woven talisman.

Ready to take on a different kind of beading project and make a fashion statement? Embellished purse handles are glitzy and fun for evening wear. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Each native tribe of the Southwestern United States has their own distinctive jewelry style. Here are four of the most prevalent from the 19th century onwards.

Why, might you ask, would anyone want to bead a Cadillac in the first place? Well, a Cadillac is an American car with a large surface, so there is a lot of room for beads!

What do the ancient Egyptians, Native Americans, 1970's celebrities and people today all have in common? A love of turquoise! This article highlights this gemstone's popularity throughout history.

(see also Pony Bead) A bead cut from a tube of glass or plastic, then tumbled and polished to smooth the edges. Used on the bottom of cornrow braids, in fringe and for some Native American styles.

Celebrate the spirit of the Southwest with this necklace adorned with mother-of-pearl najas. Pops of color from Czech dipped décor glass beads and a dash of seed bead work give the design a Native American-inspired flair.

Q: What is the difference between "heated" and "dyed" colored stones?

Learn all about bone, horn, wood, nut and shell materials and how they can be incorporated into jewelry for natural designs.

Level up your fashion with dream catcher earrings embellished with dazzling Crystal Passions® beads and vibrant turquoise accents.

As defined by the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), stabilization is the use of a colorless bonding agent (commonly plastic) with a porous gemstone to give it durability and improve appearance. Turquoise is a commonly stabilized gemstone.

(see also Crow Bead) A bead cut from a tube of glass or plastic, then tumbled and polished to smooth the edges. Used on the bottom of cornrow braids, in fringe and for some Native American styles.

Go west with this colorful necklace and earring set. Seed beads create the colorway, encasing a turquoise-colored cabochon and accenting bright orange Preciosa crystal beads and pale pink Celestial Crystal pearls. Use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own!

Celebrate patriotism in sparkling red, white and blue. Crystal Passions® highlight a locket displaying an American flag.

Southwestern, boho and a dash of Native American--these earrings take inspiration from all three styles.

Boho, Southwestern, and Native American-inspired designs come together in this colorful seed-beaded bracelet and earrings set.

Xuron® Maxi-Shear™ flush cutter jewelry pliers create clean cuts on a range of wireworking and beading wires. Learn more about these American-made pliers in this informational video.

Xuron® deluxe flush-cutters made smooth, precise cuts on jewelry wire—even in tight spaces. Learn more about these American-made pliers in this informational video.