Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Bracelet

Delicate pink seed beads and shimmering crystals form a lacy frame around soft morganite gemstones, creating a bracelet that feels as graceful as spring itself.

Design Idea RJ3A

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Bracelet and Earrings

Verdant hues of sparking crystal beads bring a shimmering sparkle of spring to this bracelet and earring set, accented with 14Kt gold and sterling silver beads.

Design Idea RK2A

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Single-Strand Skeleton Necklace

Get into the Halloween spirit with this bone-chilling skull necklace. Step-by-step instructions by Preciosa make it frightfully easy to create.

Design Idea RK2U

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Earrings

Sleek copper and jadeite unite in earrings that whisper of ancient refinement and contemporary style.

Design Idea RH29

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Bracelet

Perfect for spring, this beaded memory wire bracelet features the golden orange of the sun, the pinks and greens of spring and a shimmering butterfly charm.

Design Idea RJ2N

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Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set

Sparkling snowflakes adorn this wintry wonderland jewelry set, which shimmers with majestic green Crystal Passions® beads.

Design Idea RH59

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Bracelet

Sparkling natural goshenite beads shimmer with delicate brilliance in this dainty bracelet, beautifully accented by luminous 12Kt gold-filled beads.

Design Idea RG2J

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

She wears seashells by the sea shore! Rich brown tagnipis, soft pink luanos, bright blue cabibe and multi-colored paua shell star in this beach-ready set.

Design Idea SA27

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Single-Strand Necklace

Soft pink aragonite heishi beads take on an even more delicate charm when suspended from luminous gold-filled Gossamer™ chain.

Design Idea RG28

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Ask the Experts Wire Gauge Q&A

Q: What gauge wire should I buy to string beads with a 0.4-1mm hole?

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Ask the Experts Tila Beads Q&A

Q: Could you please give me some stringing material options for TILA® beads?

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Single-Strand Necklace

The organic texture of blackstone chip beads gives this crystal and gemstone necklace a rugged bohemian vibe.

Design Idea RG2D

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Single-Strand Necklace

Channel your inner feline with cat’s-eye quartz beads and a paw-print charm, finished with a fish-shaped toggle clasp—purr-fectly playful jewelry!

Design Idea RG2R

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Single-Strand Necklace

Smooth antiqued silver is the perfect complement to sardonyx’s distinctive stripes in this elegant necklace.

Design Idea RG2V

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Backdrop Necklace

Classic pearls take a modern turn in this daring backdrop necklace, where a strand of romantic pearls ends in a graceful silver butterfly and tassel.

Design Idea RG2X

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Single-Strand Backdrop Necklace

Complement a daring backline with this earthy blue sodalite necklace, featuring understated front pendants and a graceful beaded strand cascading down the back.

Design Idea RG25

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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 Stretch Bracelet Sizing Q&A

Q: Is there is a way of working out how many beads you will need for a stretch bracelet if the heads are mixed or have spacers? I have 8mm round beads and 11x8mm rice beads.

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Ask the Experts Selecting Thread Sizes Q&A

Q: What size silk thread is best for stringing peridot chip beads for a necklace?

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Ask the Experts Waist Beads Q&A

Q: Hello, I’m making waist beads, and I’m struggling with threading. I’ve tried nylon, which is thin enough for #11 and smaller beads, but it doesn’t hold knots well. I absolutely love the cotton, kite and hemp thread, but worry about how they dry, and I can’t find any thin enough for #11 or smaller beads. What do you recommend?

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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A

Q: How do I use silk thread for necklace stringing so it won't relax and stretch?

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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A

Q: What size silk thread should I use for stringing peridot chips for a necklace?

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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A

Q: I only use FireLine for my wrapped bracelets (chan-lu style) but I find it breaking quite often when I’m making sure tension is correct and all glass beads or semi-precious stones are in place and ready to tie off the project as I’m completing the bracelet. Please help. This is maddening.

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Creating Jewelry Inspired by Cocktails or Mocktails

Sip in the inspiration—this video shows you how to create stunning bracelets inspired by the colors and vibes of your favorite cocktails and mocktails.

Design Idea RC34

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