Just looking at Pamela Olson's stunning necklace and earrings is as exciting as finding Gold at the End of the Rainbow.
Renata El
Jewelry making is something that I started to discover for myself about a year ago. While learning different techniques and colors it became a part of my life
Sandra Lupo
Sandra teaches wire techniques in jewelry-making in her home state of New Jersey, conducting classes regularly at the Newark Museum Arts Workshop. She also teaches annually at many Northeast bead festivals. Sandra has been an instructor in Tucson, Arizona in 2006-2010. She enjoys meeting new and former students from near and far.
Headdress
The vernal equinox marks the transition from winter to spring; Melissa Grakowsky’s Vernal Equinox Headdress beautifully embodies that magical moment in time.
Dianne Linderman
My whole life, people have tried to tell me that my ideas and dreams would never work, and that I should stick to a safe job. Society sets people up to believe that just getting a secure job is what we all should seek; everyone except for my father, who has the simple belief that, in America, you can be whatever your heart desires and you can teach yourself anything. My father's life's adventures have been an inspiration to me.
Lyn Punkari
I have a website for my historical jewelry line DarkridgeJewels.com. I occasionally have a booth at shows. I also wholesale my work, and
Serené Kopish
I make jewelry for fun. I love it when I can give someone a gift that comes straight from my heart
Single-Strand Necklace
Vive La Dorada! Lindsey Mae Barraclough’s La Dorada Necklace captures the color and feel of the beautiful port town that is its namesake.
Tom Triplett
Learn more about Tom Triplett, former owner of Vegas Beads, experienced jewelry class instructor, and past creativity manager at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.
Jacqueline Jarmol
My business is Lavender Cat Creations. My mission statement is to create unique, beautiful, yet very affordable jewelry. We go to craft fairs, and I have people who order pieces. I am exploring online options to market my jewelry
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Catherine King’s Night Sky Necklace and Earrings combines beautiful sterling silver wire with Crystal Passions® jet crystal for the feel of a star-filled sky.
Irena Šmérková
I love Celtic knotwork, oak leaves and green stones, so when I found out about the Metal Contest, it was a simple choice. I also wanted to test myself.
Susan Jaisle
Right now I am working on a marketing package and "branding" myself and my company. I see Fire Mountain Gems being my "go to" place to stock my shelves
Earrings
An array of dazzling citrine and chrysocolla drops are the stars of these show-stopping chandelier earrings.
Jamie Smedley
Oregon designer-artist, Jamie Smedley, creates eccentric clothing and jewelry full of fantasy, but thinks of herself as a mixed media artist most of all
Seed Bead Finishes and Treatment Durability
How long do finishes last on Miyuki seed beads? Miyuki shared their durability information using this chart. See below for descriptions of each finish.
Tamara Honaman
Tamara Honaman has been making jewelry for decades, working in a variety of media, including metal clay, wire, sheet metal, polymer clay, glass and beads.
Delica® Color Durability Chart
Curious about methods for preserving the vibrancy of your Delica® bead jewelry? Look no further—this chart provides a comprehensive guide to maintaining their brilliance!
Blair Scott
I use what is available to me, and in these hard times, I put my graphic design skills to work
Anna Marie Green
I started making my own jewelry because I could never find the right piece that I needed in the store to match my
David Rodgers
I hope to have grown the jewelry business to a steady part-time affair. We also sell sewing patterns and have over 7000 such patterns listed in our store where my jewelry is also currently listed.
Triple-Strand Bracelet
Silver, turquoise and zebra “jasper” come together for a beautiful bracelet that pops in colorful and contrasting appeal.
Earrings
Fun and funky with a slight '70s vibe, these earrings are ready to party!
Esther Pollock
Meet Esther, one of the talented jewelry artists who has created some of the amazing pieces you see in Catalog Supplements and in the Gallery of Designs.