Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Lariat Necklace and Earrings

Add distinction and personality to your designs with brilliant amazonite cabochons suspended from delicate S-bar chain, as in this stunning lariat necklace.

Design Idea SA23

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Ask the Experts Bail Measuring Q&A

Q: I would be so very grateful if anyone could let me know the dimensions of bails I will need for my projects. I am making resin pendants of three different thicknesses: 5mm, 10mm and 15mm. I don’t understand the dimensions listed for bails—which measurement is the height, depth and width, as well as the distance from the top of the pendant to the hole.

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Single-Strand Necklace

The silky bands of an autumn hickoryite cabochon offer a striking contrast to antiqued silver-plated wire and rugged leather cord in this earthy necklace.

Design Idea RF4D

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Design for fall fashion with Preciosa Czech crystal in shades of topaz, as in this stunning necklace and earring set.

Design Idea SA29

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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

Q: My necklace is a 16mm wide figaro. What size does my classic slide bail need to be?

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Bold gemstone focals call for bold creativity—craft your own custom wire bails and clasps to match! Click through for step-by-step instructions.

Design Idea RD3S

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Single-Strand Necklace

Design with flexibility—this necklace features clasp-on pendants that are easy to switch out, inviting you to create versatile looks with just one chain.

Design Idea RD3G

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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

Q: I am making small tapestries. The size is comparable to pen wraps when not zipped up. I'd like to hang them either in my windows with suction cups or on my Christmas tree. But how do I finish them on the top so that they can hang? Is there a finding to use? I've looked but I really don't know what I am looking for. Thank you very much.

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Single-Strand Necklace

This elegant necklace features a sleek, open-heart pendant made of lustrous Hemalyke™, suspended from a gold-finished bail for a striking contrast.

Design Idea RD2Y

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Earrings

Sterling silver ear wires have attached ice-pick bails for quick ‘n’ easy earrings. Add blue dyed fire crackle agate and suspend a world from each ear!

Design Idea RH25

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Single-Strand Necklace

Brilliant, sky-hued Crystal Passions® beads add a sparkling touch to this elegant sterling silver necklace.

Design Idea RJ27

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Timeless and elegant, this matching pearl pendant and earring set features lustrous cultured freshwater pearls on sleek sterling silver—perfect for effortless sophistication.

Design Idea G920

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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

Q: What glue should I use to glue a silver bail to a gemstone cabochon?

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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.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Shell flowers bloom with shimmering style in this necklace and earring set. Ideal for summer fashions, shell transitions easily into winter wear as well.

Design Idea RF2U

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Earrings

Hand-cut sea "opal" wings delicately float from sterling silver findings in these sleek and elegant earrings.

Design Idea LA3V

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Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set

Grace and meaning combine in this elegant necklace featuring lustrous cultured freshwater pearls and spiritual charms.

Design Idea F30E

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Earrings

Crystal Passions® hearts sparkle with love in these delectable earrings, featuring delicate sterling silver ear wires.

Design Idea RB2R

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Natural rose quartz radiates with icy elegance in this enchanting necklace and earring set, perfect for celebrating love and beauty.

Design Idea RB2P

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Key Ring

Brighten your days—and nights—with this eye-catching glow-in-the-dark alien keychain, featuring silver-plated accents and sparkling Preciosa crystals.

Design Idea QH34

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Earrings

Radiating sweetness and sparkle, these Valentine's earrings showcase exquisite Egyptian glass rhinestone flowers paired with vibrant Crystal Passions® hearts.

Design Idea QG29

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Earrings

Cozy up to this cute pair of earrings. Apoxie® Sculpt holds a glue-on bail at the back of the adorable mitten charms, transforming them into links.

Design Idea K624

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Shimmer and shine with this angelic necklace and earring set. With Czech glass rhinestones and crystal accents, this sparkling treasure makes a perfect gift.

Design Idea QM29

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Single-Strand Brooch Necklace

It's party time! Get ready for Carnival season, or give a nod to commedia dell'arte, with this playful polymer clay brooch that doubles as a pendant.

Design Idea QG2B

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