Hidden Gems: Designing with Rhinestones
Explore the beauty and versatility of rhinestones as a stylish and creative choice for jewelry designs, offering a brilliant alternative to faceted gems.
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Bracelet and Earring Set
This patriotic-inspired jewelry set features a bracelet and matching earrings, crafted with textured red and blue glass beads and shimmering gold accents.
Quartz, Rutilated
Discover rutilated quartz, a stunning quartz variety with golden or silver rutile inclusions, known for its energy-amplifying and clarity-enhancing properties.
Bracelet
Shoot for the moon! Softly luminous peach and white moonstone beads gleam in this bracelet, accented by a dainty moon charm with sparkling cubic zirconias.
Ask the Experts Bead Huggers Q&A
Q: What can I use to secure a seed beaded bead I made? It’s an inch long and 2mm hole. I’m putting it on a silver 2mm tube, but it slides around. Does your company make bead huggers big enough to go onto the tube? What would you suggest?
Ask the Experts Polishing Q&A
Q: I have a large labradorite bead that lost its glossy finish when I polished the necklace it's set in. Is there any way to restore the shine without taking it to a jeweler? Thanks.
Ask the Experts Bails Q&A
Q: I have a 36-inch gold plate rope chain 2.5mm thick, and I want to attach a 1x2-inch pendant that consists of my initials. A tiny hole is attached to the top center of the pendant. I need some help finding an inexpensive bail that will hold the pendant steady as I wear it. Would appreciate any help! Thanks.
Ring
A mesmerizing synthetic black opal shimmers against a backdrop of elegantly twisted silver wire in this stunning ring design.
Ring
Create unique, one-of-a-kind rings with metal clay, then embellish them with rhinestones or gemstones for a brilliant finishing touch.
Earrings
Fiery seed beads dance in these stunning earrings, their flickering hues intensified by shimmering paddle pins that catch the light with every movement.
Bracelet
Beaded chain makes creating this dazzling bracelet a snap. Follow the step-by-step instructions to make your own version.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Dazzle them with these darling, dramatic hoops adorned with Crystal Passions® bicones.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This slim and sparkly jewelry set is easy to customize for wedding parties, birthdays, favors and more.
Earrings
Preserve dried flowers in clear resin for blooms that last forever. Learn how in this free earring project.
Watch Band
Brighten your wrist jewelry options with this colorful, summer-ready watch band. Delica seed beads give it a precise, mosaic-like look with a smooth feel.
Ring
Customize engagement rings by incorporating multiple stones to represent special meaning to both parties.
Ring
Let your engagement ring stand out from the rest with richly colored gemstones, like this emerald-cut garnet.
Single-Strand Necklace
Design your own medievalcore coat of arms to mark your noble status, then create it with polymer clay, resin and a magical creature charm.
The Different Types and Lengths of Dangle Earrings
Learn to craft DIY dangle earrings, exploring length, materials and design tips for stylish and wearable creations.
Engagement Rings
Break tradition with a unique engagement ring! Explore meaningful gemstones, symbolic metals, and bespoke designs to create a ring as special as your love.
A Guide to Summer Jewelry
Get ready for sunshine and style with this guide to summer jewelry, featuring the best materials, care tips and design ideas to keep your accessories looking great all season.
Wedding Jewelry for the Bride
Add a personal touch to wedding jewelry. Here are tips on how to make pieces that mean more than anything store-bought.
Earrings
Glossy exotic wood disc beads in dark greywood, warm robles wood and pale whitewood stack up with style in this pair of goes-with-everything earrings.
Ask the Experts Glass Beads Q&A
Q: I am making a suncatcher to go outside, hanging on a tree. It will have seed beads (#11 the smallest) as well as large glass beads. What is the strongest wire to use that will go through these beads twice, and will not rust? Do I really need to run the wire through twice?
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