Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Single-Strand Necklace

This elegant necklace showcases a peach moonstone at its center, beautifully framed in rose gold-finished copper wire for a warm, handcrafted touch of shimmer and sophistication.

Design Idea RJ28

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5 Tips to Make Budget-Friendly Jewelry

Learn 5 practical tips for making beautiful, budget-friendly gemstone jewelry—perfect for designers who want to create accessible pieces their customers will love.

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Single-Strand Necklace

A sleek silver hoop highlights the raw beauty of a striking black tourmaline crystal in this effortlessly elegant pendant necklace.

Design Idea RD32

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Sweet meets striking in this chic necklace, where chunky gold chain contrasts beautifully with delicate pearls for an unexpectedly edgy look.

Design Idea RD3J

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Earrings

Delicate swirls of hammered bronze-finished ParaWire™ bring a playful touch to these dangle earrings, beautifully accented with sparkling, turquoise-hued beads.

Design Idea RD22

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Single-Strand Necklace

This silver-plated dragonfly necklace shimmers like wings in flight, with bold turquoise beads and a cabochon that add beauty to its delicate, ethereal design.

Design Idea RD25

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Single-Strand Necklace

Delicate and enchanting, this necklace features a graceful butterfly pendant accented with fluttering crystal drops—capturing the essence of transformation and beauty in flight.

Design Idea RJ24

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Earrings

Bring together organic textures and timeless beauty with shell earrings crafted from hammered copper and zinc sheet, each cradling a cultured freshwater pearl.

Design Idea RD2E

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Embrace everyday elegance with this minimalist Herkimer diamond set—featuring a raw, double-terminated quartz that sparkles with natural beauty and clarity.

Design Idea K31F

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Moonstone, Pink/Peach

Discover the history, meaning and unique beauty of pink and peach moonstone—from its ancient associations with love and intuition to its gentle shimmer and design potential in modern jewelry-making.

Ask the Experts Shell Q&A

Q: I have two matching huge giant clam shells. They lived outside my parents’ house in Kent in the wind and rain for 50 years and kept the beautiful mother-of-pearl inside. After some years outside here in Bristol, they have lost the mother-of-pearl, except where the rainwater has collected. What might have caused this? Can the mother-of-pearl be restored on the rest of the shell or is it destroyed and lost forever?

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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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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

Q: I have 3 cookie tins of screwback earrings from my mother’s jewelry collection. There are so many beautiful ones, but I don’t know how to change from screw or clip to pierced.

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Two-Piece Midi Ring Set

Memory wire is perfect for creating delicate midi rings, like these two beauties adorned with Czech pearl-coated druk beads and a sparkling rhinestone.

Design Idea RA27

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Bracelet

Natural wood beads accented by delicate gold-plated flower bead caps bring an earthy, understated beauty to this whimsical dragonfly bracelet.

Design Idea RF2R

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Wall Hanging

Seed beads aren’t just for jewelry—their delicate sparkle brings beauty to any piece. This vibrant parrot wall hanging is a stunning example.

Design Idea A496

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Bib-Style Necklace

Bloom into beauty with this intricate seed beaded necklace, adorned with delicate flowers. Perfect for spring and summer, it’s a wearable garden of charm!

Design Idea J73L

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Jasper, Sesame

Discover the intriguing history and unique beauty of sesame jasper, a stone with striking speckles and earthy tones—perfect for bold, natural jewelry designs.

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