Jewelry-Making Contest

Swirls of 12Kt gold-filled wire playfully encircle a sparkling alexandrite gem in this whimsical necklace by designer Kristin Clarke.

Bold yet refined, this intricate body harness accentuates your curves with sophistication, commanding attention while hinting at allure in every detail.

This award-winning cufflet, crafted by Zegna Aston, features stunning wirework along with Crystal Passions beads and pearls, promising to inspire brides across the globe with its exquisite beauty.

Discover the enchanting allure of this necklace, earring, and hand bracelet set, inviting you to explore every shimmering detail up close. This parure ignites a passion for sparkling beadwork.

It might seem like Anh Nhan chose real sunflowers for this necklace, but she skillfully crafted them with beads for "Sun Flower Field."

This award-winning chainmaille cufflet, designed by Rachel Fleming, is guaranteed to spark your creativity with its exceptional craftsmanship.

Why settle for plain guitar straps? Christie Johnson used seed beads to create stunning, intricate patterns in this captivating example.

Lydia Peedin's "Shadow and Flame Guitar Strap" is a striking example of how you can decorate anything with seed beads.

Nearly everything can be beaded. Designer Lydia Peedin brought beads to a guitar strap to great effect, creating visual stimulation to accompany musical enjoyment.

Sip the delight of Karen Parker's "Sweet Honey" necklace, featuring an abundance of bee-themed elements—from honeycomb patterns to drops of honey and the charming bee itself.

Embark on a whimsical journey with Kelly Kindall’s "A Stroll with Bigfoot" earrings, intricately woven with delicate seed beads, celebrating their status as a 2023 contest finalist.

Embrace the warmth of 'Sunshine' with this intricately designed seed bead necklace—a radiant piece that proudly stands as a finalist for 2023.

Blue Zephyr is the result of an artist's creativity in full freeform. Adding twists, turns and components as the heart desired, Syndi Salata created an intricate cuff bracelet.

Twisting gold-filled wire frames and moves across this sparkling raw gemstone for a sparkling galactic look.

Capture a spectrum of colors in these 12Kt gold-filled earrings adorned with Crystal Passions® bicone beads for a look that's both edgy and cheerful.

Dress to impress with formal futuristic wirework. Combine tight coils and silver pearls for resplendent, versatile accessories.

Experience the essence of an Ocean Sunset woven into each seed bead of this exquisite bracelet, a stunning creation that earned its place as a 2023 finalist.

Madlen Zhorzholiani's "Sun in the Sea" necklace takes you on an under-the-sea adventure. The captivating interplay of colors is surpassed only by the intricacy of the beadwork.

Get inspired to add a touch of realism to your jewelry designs with this gorgeous seed-beaded butterfly necklace.

The stunning bead mosaic, titled 'Butterfly Explosion,' intricately crafted with seed beads, proudly stands as a 2023 finalist.

Jennifer Stephens' "Pacific Tidepool" necklace blends various bead sizes and textures, capturing the essence of tidepools while exuding avant-garde beauty and balance.

Irina Oleinik's "Dragon" necklace was a finalist in our 2023 Jewelry-Making Contest. This masterpiece of seed beading is destined to make a dramatic entrance!

While the contest is over, the winning designs continue to transcend their time. Explore the remarkable winners of the 2021 Jewelry-Making Contest.

See the remarkable winning and finalist designs of the 2018 Jewelry Making Contest.

See the incredible winning and finalist designs of the 2020 Jewelry Making Contest, such as Laura Giusti's intricate work of art.

See the winners of the 2019 Jewelry-Making Contest that surpassed expectations with an unparalleled level of detail and artistry.

Explore the spectacular winners of the 2022 Jewelry-Making Contest, such as Deb Benninger's masterpiece meant to resemble "a swarm of butterflies...".

Explore the winners of the 2023 Jewelry-Making Contest, such as Karen Carmichael's masterpiece inspired by Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park.

Rangashrii Santhanam wanted to create show-stopping earrings, and we think she succeeded! Tiny seed beads form a diamond-patterned netting that showcases the bicones with striking contrast.

Each year we are amazed by the exceptional talent and creativity displayed in entries by jewelry makers. View their artistry, craftmanship, and innovation.

Sheila Schwede's The Sting combines fine details with simplicity in this honey of a necklace. The eye-catching metal clay pendant is the absolute bee's knees!

The seed bead colors in Betty Neve's Rainbow Connection seem to blend into one another like a watercolor painting, framed by jaw-dropping wirework.

According to Baltic mythology, Austeja is the goddess of bees and stands as a symbol of friendship. Ezartesa's gold medal-winning bracelet keeps this benevolent queen close by.

Lois Blake shares her love through beautiful metalworked copper with her Take My Heart necklace.

Combining three different seed bead stitches, Rangashrii Santhanam’s Maia Pendant creates a unique and breathtaking statement piece.

With over 275 crystals, Laura Embrey’s De Profundis Ad Astra sparkles as beautifully as a clearnight sky.

Duchess by Kathleen Devine combines shimmering Crystal Passions® rivolis with beautiful cream and blue pearls for a sophisticated, modern design.

Inspired by the artwork of the Zapotec people of Southern Mexico, Lindsay Reavis’ Beaded Zapotec Rug Earrings convert a classic rug-weaving pattern into energetic tassel earrings.

The geckos inhabiting Ibiza sparked the creation of this wire-wrapped brooch. The artist, ANKA, used turquoise and tourmaline to add pops of color to the copper reptile, which can also be worn as a pendant.

Elaine Lawell's love of ginkgo leaves shines in these highly detailed focals, cast from molds of the artist's original handmade piece. With its realistic botanical theme, "Ginkgo 5-leaf" has a whisper of Art Nouveau influence while appealing to modern sophistication.

Seed beads and cabochons are expertly woven together in Irina Oleinik's exquisite "Orchid" necklace, creating a beautiful tribute to its living namesake.

Iryna Combs created "Passion of Alexandrite" for her June-born daughter to showcase the stone's remarkable color-shifting qualities. This award winning design is crafted with Crystal Passions® fancy stones and complemented by crystal pearls.

Katsue Huang used her favorite colors to create this cheerful "Pink Elephant" calf. Inspired by the elephant festival in India, Katsue's design put a smile on our faces and will surely bring happiness to many people, just as the artist intended.

Experiment with metal components to bring jewelry designs to life. The gears and bits contained in the necklace appear to move in a mysterious, cooperative way.

Bring the colorful garden of Peru to you with this wirework necklace. Dress up a simple t-shirt--when worn this design looks just like thread embroidery.

Easily transition from battle to celebration with this one-of-a-kind bracelet. Traditional chainmaille techniques combine with pink opal to create an air of sophistication.

Life is short--make it sweet with a bold pair of earrings. Colorful Toho Beads® give sparkling detail to the wire knit flowers and forms of this design titled "Dolce Vita".

This necklace featuring metal clay beads and an enamel-filled focal is a true celebration of craftsmanship and creativity. It captures the essence of the harvest season with its colors, textures, and intricate details.