Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Celebrate summer in style! Carved gemstone focals and gleaming sterling silver combine subtle elegance with day-at-the-beach vibes.

Design Idea RF24

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Hair Stick

Gilders Paste® brings out the stunning details in this hand-carved bone hair stick.

Design Idea RF2Q

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Signet Ring

A signet ring is a timeless statement piece. Its bold design blends tradition and modern elegance for any occasion.

Design Idea K54F

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Earrings

Intricately carved soapstone beads imbue these earrings with a sense of primal elegance and sophistication.

Design Idea QF25

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Gift Box

Adorn your gift box with the addition of this captivating fluorite bracelet. The serene blue and violet tones of the fluorite beads harmonize with the rugged allure of the large hand-faceted fluorite nugget and carved rondelles.

Design Idea PJ3E

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Cameo

A carved gem or shell, in which the carved design stands out against a background of a different color.

The Unlocked Mysteries of Jade:

Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of jade, highlighting its revered status in Chinese culture, its exceptional toughness, and its various forms, including jadeite and nephrite, as well as its widespread use in jewelry and carvings, with an emphasis on the importance of color, translucency, and texture in determining jade quality.

Bone Carving for Jewelry Designs

An ancient art form, bone carving continues to influence artists today. Do you know where this time-honored tradition derives from and how it's done today? You will now.

Ask the Experts Center-Drilled Q&A

Q: I have some carved shell flowers. The hole is in the middle of each flower. How do I attach beads, and how do I make them into earrings?

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Ask the Experts Genuine Q&A

Q: How do you tell the difference between a cameo that is carved out of a single piece of shell, and one that has the image glued onto the background?

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Ask the Experts Setting Q&A

Q: I have a pretty rose cabochon with petals that can't be set in a bezel. Should I wire wrap it—if so, how do I do this? Thank you.

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Soapstone

Soapstone is incredibly soft, which makes it a perfect stone for carving. Natural soapstone tends to have light shades of gray, green or brown, making it ideal for autumn-themed jewelry.

Marble

Marble is viewed as a stone of potential. Marble has been used in architecture, decorative carvings and, of course, jewelry for centuries for its fantastic cutting and shaping properties.

Intaglio

Decoration made by carving or engraving a design into a gem or other hard material. Intaglio is the opposite of cameo.

Earrings

Hand-carved amethyst gemstone drops steal the show in Hannah Crane’s Amethyst and Crystal Dangle Earrings

Design Idea PF4H

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Horn

Bead and component material carved from the horns of animals like cattle and goats. Horn is a permanent growth on the head of an animal. Antler is shed yearly.

How to Set Up the Rotary Tool

Follow along with Joel Peterson to see how to change out the various bits or attach a flex shaft to the rotary tool and use this jewelry-making tool for inlaying, cutting, carving, cleaning and polishing.

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Clay Carving Tools

The right clay tools make creating with polymer clay easier and more fun. Christi Friesen, polymer clay artist extraordinaire, explains why she loves this set of five double-ended clay carving tools in a fun jewelry-making product feature.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Unleash your inner goddess with this amethyst necklace and earring set. The hand-carved pendants and matching beads are said to promote peace and balance.

Design Idea LA28

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Single-Strand Necklace

This design brings together a beautiful collection of natural materials including leather, horn, bone and more for a boho-inspired look.

Design Idea PB2D

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Cuff Link

A decorative closure used to fasten the two sides of a man's dress shirt sleeve. The finding is often hidden by a cabochon, carving or other design motif.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Show your spooky spirit wearing this happy Halloween necklace with artisan-made lamp work glass beads, a classic black tassel and a happy jack-o-lantern bead

Design Idea J92K

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Bracelet

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with our exquisite bracelet design. The rich hues of sapphire and tigereye beads are beautifully complemented by the carved bone accents, creating a stunning piece that embodies the strength and grace of this majestic animal.

Design Idea A152

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Bring a beautiful nature inspiration into your jewelry lines with this translucent monochromatic look using carved green aventurine.

Design Idea MK2F

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