Simple child's play or sophisticated chainmaille? These Christmas tree earrings walk the line with their chainmaille base and glow-in-the-dark tree topper.

Cathedral glass beads are made in the Czech Republic by pressing into a steel mold, coating with color then grinding and polishing every facet to reveal the base glass. The color coating remains on the ends, giving the appearance of bead caps.

Costume jewelry is generally thought of as jewelry made from base metals, glass, plastics and other synthetics. It may also be comprised of shell, wood and other organic materials. Costume jewelry can be artisan-made or mass produced.

A tight-fitting necklace that is worn close to the base of the neck. May be plain or with pendants or ornamentation. Measures approximately 16 to 18 inches.

Lovely turquoise and lapis shades of polymer clay beads combine with floral diamond shapes for a bluesy melody.

Designer Tatiana Van Iten proved that artistic inspiration can be found anywhere by creating "Quarantine", a four-piece set based on a favorite television show.

Learn how this trendy pattern-making process makes mass-producing details a breeze. Simply roll out your base, create your design and cut!

Continue the cycle of artists inspiring artists. This beaded wall hanging is based off a cross stich pattern and inspired by a painting.

Jolly old Saint Nick swings from a jewelry set as bright and cheery as a string of lights.

Create a modern bracelet in a flash using this premade bangle base, tassels and the sparkling charm of your choice. Easily swap the embellishments to fit your current style.

Lose yourself in the exquisite detail of this beautiful beaded cuff. A combination of stitching and adhesives bring it all together on a brass base. Sherry Serafini shows you how.

Absolutely stunning details abound in this bolo tie with an antique silver finished naja center piece, featuring attractive turquoise against the black leather cord.

Brilliantly using earring backs as a base, these clever ice cream sundae earrings are sure to delight any jewelry-lover with a sweet tooth.

A mixture with a beeswax base, used for bead-based inlay work.

A bead shape, most commonly seen in Crystal Passions®, of two cone shapes joined at the wide bases.

Also called Gold Color or "washed." The base metal is brass or steel and the product is electroplated with a non-standardized thickness of gold.

items are made of neutral grey, lightweight metal. After manufacturing into the desired shape, such as earposts, the neutral grey base metal titanium can be anodized into six colors. (Note: anodized titanium earstuds are not certified hypoallergenic, however most metal-sensitive people can wear them comfortably.)

A fine silver film deposited on a base metal by electrolysis, in the same kind of electrically-charged bath used to make gold electroplate. The film can be as thin as seven millionths of an inch. A silver plate item cannot be called sterling or bear a marking of "silver."

Also called Silver Color or "washed." The base metal is brass or steel and the product is electroplated with a non-standardized thickness of silver.

Items have an industry standard of .15 to .25 mils thickness of nickel which is plated to the surface of the base metal.

items are made of a hypoallergenic metal first engineered to protect hypersonic aerospace vehicles from extreme conditions. After manufacturing into the desired shape, such as earwires, headpins, eyepins or jumprings, the naturally grey base metal niobium is then anodized to create six signature colors. Most people who are metal sensitive can comfortably wear niobium.

Prometheus® Metal Clay requires distinct firing methods based on the metal type and the firing method. This chart sums up the instructions for all variations and methods.

The wirework base sets the stage for this turquoise gemstone focal. The graduated sizes give this design a feather-like appearance.

Make an exclamation with this bold beaded design. The charm at the base is easily replaced to reflect your personal statement.