The gorgeous luminescence of the cat's eye glass beads adorning this sterling silver rosary lends it a shimmering beauty all its own.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A sparkling cross charm enhances this delicate rose quartz and sterling silver jewelry set, adding a touch of extra significance.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Reimagine components with this innovative necklace and earring set. Repurposing a watch body as a showcase for sparkling crystals and a silver charm, it teems with magic.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Crystal Passions® faceted beads come alive with sparkling brilliance in this sterling silver necklace and earring set, featuring intricate tree-of-life charms.
Bracelet
Let this silver bracelet inspire you with its potential for personalization. Adorned with silver letters, cubic zirconia drops and a heartfelt charm, it is sweet and fitting.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Take a dive into the beauty of the sea with this necklace showcasing heishi beads and a pendant crafted from a variety of gorgeous seashells.
Bead Embroidery
Learn about the magic of bead embroidery and let Jody Young’s pieces and free videos inspire you.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Neon is in! Shout your style with this seed beaded earrings and necklace combination.
Cufflet
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.
Cufflet
Showcase your passion for both jewelry and science with this unique cufflet. Hemalyke beads and Crystal Passions® dazzle against a chainmaille canvas, blending fashion with a mechanical edge.
Bib-Style Necklace, Cufflet and Earring Set
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.
Bib-Style Necklace, Cufflet and Earring Set
It might seem like Anh Nhan chose real sunflowers for this necklace, but she skillfully crafted them with beads for "Sun Flower Field."
Cufflet
This award-winning chainmaille cufflet, designed by Rachel Fleming, is guaranteed to spark your creativity with its exceptional craftsmanship.
Top 10 Best-Selling Chains
Are you in a chain rut? Here are top-selling chains and design ideas to help guide your jewelry production.
How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry Through Etsy
Are you ready to turn your jewelry-making hobby into a business? Etsy.com is a great place to start selling handmade items. Learn how to set up shop here.
Seven Principles of Design for Jewelry-Making
Turn jewelry making into an art form with these 7 key design principles. Learn how balance, movement and more can inspire new heights of creativity.
Mala Beads: How to Make Your Own Mala
Learn the different spiritual uses for mala bracelets and their significance across cultures in this informative article.
Supply Chain Issues: How to Navigate Them and Get What You Need
Navigating supply chain issues might feel messy and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for expert tips from Fire Mountain Gem's own product management lead, KC.
The Rock Star Look: Embellished Guitar Straps
Explore a myriad of creative possibilities to personalize your guitar strap in this insightful and imaginative article, brimming with inspiring ideas.
A Fire Mountain Friendship
A friendship kindled during a tour of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads blossoms into a journey filled with thrilling adventures.
What Does Jewelry Mean to Us?
What does your jewelry say? From cultural symbolism to psychology to group affiliations, this article delves into the complexity behind our jewelry.
Alternate Outlets for Selling
Suffering losses from canceled events? This article can help. Branch beyond the show floor and discover alternate methods for marketing your products and boosting sales.
The Gemstone Information Manual by the American Gem Trade Association
The Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Jewelry Industry as revised April 10, 2001 are designed to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices.
The Earring Styles of the Princess of Wales
Allow this article to spark your creativity, encouraging you to craft your own Princess Kate-inspired earring designs that capture her elegance at a fraction of the price.
The Wonder of Cloisonné
Discover the rich history and intricate techniques behind cloisonné, from ancient origins to modern art. Explore its timeless beauty and craftsmanship!
The Story Behind the Boss' Bead Bag
Discover the story of the Boss' Bead Bag, a unique mix of beads born from a serendipitous accident. Get your hands on a bundle of beading goodness in one grab bag!
A Fashion Guide to Hip Jewelry
Almost anything goes when you're crafting trendy hip jewelry, where styles ranging from punk to vintage are fair game. Get inspired to create something that transcends the ordinary.
Say it with Chain
Every design has a story. Learn how to share who you are and why you make jewelry so people can build a relationship with you and your work.
Leather Guitar Strap
Why settle for plain guitar straps? Christie Johnson used seed beads to create stunning, intricate patterns in this captivating example.
Seed Beaded Guitar Strap
Lydia Humphrey's "Shadow and Flame Guitar Strap" is a striking example of how you can decorate anything with seed beads.
Bracelet
Show off your rock 'n roll side with this crystal skull bracelet. A leather band and dark rhinestones keep this tough look in tune.
How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry Through Amazon Handmade
Amazon is one of the top shopping websites in the world. Read on to learn how its success can benefit your jewelry-making business.
Guitar Strap
Nearly everything can be beaded. Designer Lydia Humphrey brought beads to a guitar strap to great effect, creating visual stimulation to accompany musical enjoyment.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Gaze into the depths of mesmerizing blush-toned chatons, elegantly framed by a combination of rose and yellow gold-finished seed beads in this exquisite necklace and earring set.
Glitz and Glamour with Embellished Sandals, Heels and Sneakers
Create custom shoes with popular jewelry-making components! Read on to learn how.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
The captivating fusion of rose and black takes center stage in this striking necklace and earring set, blending femininity with flair.
Royal Blues
Discover the timeless allure of royal blue and draw inspiration for your most profound blue creations.
Bracelet
Express your pop-culture style with this simple cotton bracelet that conveys its message through silver-plated pewter alphabet beads.
How To Buy, Restore and Upcycle Grandma's Jewelry
Want to give Grandma's vintage jewelry a modern glow-up? Want to freshen up a family heirloom while still preserving its essence? Discover tips, ideas and more in this article.
Gemstone Optical Properties
Optical properties refer to the way gemstones interact with light. Color, interference and inclusions are all examples of optical properties. The first optical property is also the most obvious—color.
Bracelet
Effervescent color-changing beads make this stainless steel Swiftie bracelet sweet like honey on your wrist.
Bracelet
Weave your own love story with this charming turquoise satin bracelet embellished with a message and dancing silver-plated beads.
Body Chain
Get inspired to dive into the contemporary trend of adornment with all varieties of body chain.
Hair Sticks
Shimmering Crystal Passions® pearls and delicate Miyuki seed beads adorn these graceful hair sticks with cascading flowers, sure to add a touch of romance to any coiffure.
Single-Strand Necklace
The soft, clear hues of a wintry sky unite in this stunning necklace, showcasing an aquamarine pendant adorned with Crystal Passions® beads and glittering cupchain.
Beautiful at Any Age: Jewelry for Everyone
Explore the evolving jewelry preferences across generations, from classic pearls to dazzling crystals, fast fashion to enduring elegance. Let this article guide you in the right direction.
Bracelet
Create this whimsical Swiftie bracelet adorned with vibrant lime green polymer clay beads and a personalized romantic message.
Special Effects in Jewelry-Making Materials
The rainbow in an opal, the jardin of an emerald, the shimmering asterisk in a star sapphire—learn why gemologists call these "phenomena" or "inclusions" instead of "flaws."