Feel a little scandalous this summer: put on some jewelry and flash those ankles! Learn all about this edgy accessory here.

What type of cutters are for which types of jewelry-making techniques? Nip over to this article to learn more about these essential tools of the trade.

Discover interesting beading facts and new insights into the jewelry making industry with articles from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Article: All About Rhinestones

When you take off jewelry, what do you do with it? What should you do with it? Here are some of the ins and outs of jewelry storage that will help keep your favorite pieces looking their best.

Learn all about clasps and how to use them in this handy guide.

Discover the best cord for your jewelry-making or crafting project with this thorough guide.

Which thread is suited to seed beading? What's best for pearls? Learn about jewelry-making thread from Beadalon® WildFire™ to TOHO BEADS® One-G™ and more.

Crimps are the powerhouse finding that hold together one or multiple strands of beading wire. Lean more about them in this article.

One of the most important things in jewelry-making is having the right tools. Check out this handy guide to jewelry-making hand tools to learn the right tool for every job, ensuring a professional-looking finish every time.

What does your choice of metal say about you? This article explores the meaning of different metals in jewelry designs to help you learn what your jewelry is saying.

In this article and video lean everything about pearls ... or at least a good start, such as how they are formed and harvested, pearl quality and how to tell genuine from imitation pearls.

Have questions about mandrels? Learn all about this valuable metalsmithing tool and the different options available in this article on mandrels.

There is a lot of metal sheet for you to pick from when you're making your metal jewelry. That is why all of them have been assembled into one chart.

Learn more about the holy rosary and how it's been a treasured devotion in the Catholic Church for centuries.

Learn the basics of jewelry-making wire, including wire shape, hardness and what wire to use in your projects.

Learn about the different types of jewelry-making wire and how to use them.

Explore new ways to use jewelry findings with this article all about alternative uses for everything from bead caps to safety pins.

Q: I would like to start using pure copper beads and findings, but I'm not sure about whether or not they can be cleaned at all, and if so, how? What about copper plated items?

Every jewelry artist knows the rewarding feeling of taking jewelry designs from imagination to creation. Learn about the different product lines that allow you to create pieces of art for you to add to your jewelry.

The fire of the diamond, the play of colors in an opal, the shimmering asterisk in a star sapphire--these optical effects make gemstone materials even more beautiful. Read this article to learn about these fascinating effects.

Learn about the hottest fashions from the Regency era and how to translate them into jewelry designs.

Find the answers to your questions about sterling silver-filled wire and findings in this performance results test conducted by jewelry-making experts. Discover why this metal offer a tremendous value and amazing workability.

Learn all about knapping, an ancient technique for creating gemstone tools or personal adornment. You'll be amazed how much effort goes into these creations!

Q: I'm curious about cup chain and cup-chain link mesh. Exactly what is it and how is it used? Thank you