Stephanie J. Eddy was inspired by Van Gogh's famous painting when she sought to explore the ancient art of French beaded flowers to create this swirling piece.
Single-Strand Necklace
Sergiy Nagorny's "Encaptured" proves that inspiration can come from anywhere--even a cast iron fence overgrown with ivy.
Cuff Bracelet
Renata's beautiful seed bead bracelet is inspired by the Arizona desert and the fantastical flora that resides there.
Bracelet
Rangashrii Santhanam's "Maharani" bracelet showcases brilliant crystal fancy stones in a design worthy of royal standing.
Bib-Style Necklace
Patricia Parker modeled the vibrant seed-beaded blooms in "Le Jardin" after flowers from her own garden, bringing a colorful world to life through jewelry.
Single-Strand Necklace
The gorgeous opal at the center of this pendant informed the rest of Merilou Jenkins' design, resulting in swirling wirework forms that act as a playground for the eyes.
Necklace
Inspired by all things mystical, "Empress of the Fog Dragons" transforms beads and wire into stunning, lifelike creatures.
Bib-Style Necklace
Martha Kirchhoff captures the beauty of the sea with this lustrous seashell and pearl necklace.
Bracelet
Inspired by the beauty of geometric shapes, Marina Garbo's "The Crown" features stunning beadwork in a vivid, contemporary palette.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by the vivid colors of the gemstone cabochons, Krafty Max created the look of a frozen rainbow in her icy jewelry set.
Bracelet
Lisa Martinez turned accident into inspiration when her beads spilled together, creating this lustrous seed bead bracelet.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by the fidelity of true, lasting and unforgettable love, Lia Dipaola creates a precious set of jewels one might present as a token of deep admiration.
Collar-Style Necklace
Unleash your inner Cruella with Laura Embrey's lacey soutache and crystal collar.
Bib-Style Necklace
Kristina Ilickovic used the love of her father and the independence of wildflowers as inspiration for this delicate, floral piece.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Kit Skeoch's vibrant necklace reminded contest judges of saltwater taffy--a fitting description for a piece titled "Ochosi's Candy".
Bib-Style Necklace
Jess Balazovich took inspiration from her love of all things malachite when creating this stunning monochromatic necklace.
Double-Strand Necklace
Jade Sergi's beautiful necklace, "Autumn Blossoms" is inspired by the intricate patterns of French beaded flowers.
Bib-Style Necklace
Francesca Lobbe's "Kaleidoscope" won gold for its vibrant colors, lifelike creatures and impressive details.
Bracelet
Let this butterfly wrap bracelet inspire your seed bead creations with its mesmerizing design. Butterfly motifs are always in demand and are a beautiful symbol of rebirth and spiritual growth.
Bib-Style Necklace
In Slavic mythology, heroes go in search of a fiery creature in order to take possession of his feather. The fiery radiance of Elena Landzberg's design captures the creature's essence.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Inspired by a gecko sunbathing from dawn 'til dusk, Elaine Kolodziej created a stunning gemstone necklace complete with matching pavé reptiles.
Bib-Style Necklace
Ekaterina Uskova's "Star Traveller" took inspiration from the beauty of the night sky and the mystery of galaxies we have yet to explore.
Bib-Style Necklace
Admire the natural beauty of "Tiger's Eye" in this necklace that's sure to set your creative inspiration wild.
Single-Strand Necklace
Deborah Glasser's "Frost on the Vines" took inspiration from a chilly day and the love of good wine. Intricate details throughout made this piece a top choice among contest judges.