Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings

A cosmic collision of hammered metal, twinkling stars and cheeky rainbows—this necklace and earring set brings the magic of the night sky down to Earth.

Design Idea RJ2M

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Ask the Experts Finishing Q&A

Q: I am struggling with finishing a necklace with a delicate single charm. It is strung on a very delicate chain, and I have no earthly idea how to finish the chain so that I can then attach an equally delicate clasp. I am assuming that super glue is out, but what are my other choices? Thanks so very much for your kind assistance!

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Creating Connectivity

Each of these materials comes from the Earth, and the pieces seem to hum not only with Earth's vitality, but with that of the artist who made it.

Bracelet

The colors of earth and sky abound in this delightful bracelet, featuring multicolored crackle glass beads and swirls of copper ParaWire™.

Design Idea RF27

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Encourage your connection to Mother Earth in this nature-inspired chainmaille necklace and earring set.

Design Idea K106

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Show your love for your planet by crafting this necklace and earring set, featuring an image of the Earth in a heart-shaped pendant and on matching earrings.

Design Idea K115

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Slow Fashion: Quality Over Quantity

Hit the brakes with Slow Fashion. Explore some of the many environmental, economic and ethical benefits of this Earth-first fashion trend.

Ask the Experts Gemstones/Druzy Q&A

Q: What on earth is druzy and what is druzy quartz and blue lace agate druzy? Merriam-Webster on-line does not recognize the word druzy.

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Agate, Fossil

Agate gemstones, especially fossil agate with its visible ties to the past in the form of fossilized life inside, have a deep connection to the Earth.

Chrysanthemum Stone

Chrysanthemum stone blends the beauty of both earth and moon. It contains the rich dark brown color of soil and the golden glow of moonlight.

Feldspar

Feldspar comprises almost 60% of the Earth's crust, which makes feldspar the most common mineral. While it may be abundant, feldspar's metaphysical abilities are anything but ordinary.

Bib-Style Necklace

Inspired by the native peoples and spirit of the Pacific Northwest, this design comes together as a collage of earthly elements woven together atop a textured seed bead surface.

Design Idea K724

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Multi-Strand Bracelet

Why wear only one favorite gemstone at a time? This multi-strand bracelet shows how delightful it is to showcase multiple gems of the Earth in one handmade creation.

Design Idea KA0U

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Choker-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Metal, glass and crystal beads emulate moonbeams falling to the Earth's surface in this necklace and earring set. Sea opal cabochons reflect the beauty of a full moon.

Design Idea LA3K

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Bracelet

Beat the heat with this beaded bracelet project that showcases the versatility of Miyuki seed beads in a pattern bursting with earth-toned metallic shine.

Design Idea MD2G

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Bracelet and Earring Set

Antique brass-plated components and earth-toned Tila beads give this jewelry set ruggedly rustic appeal.

Design Idea MD32

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Lariat-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Embrace your inner earth goddess with this modern nature-inspired jewelry set made fresh with sparkling silver and emerald-green accents.

Design Idea MK46

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Stretch Bracelet

Ground yourself with the energies of the Earth. Each featured gem color is said to represent a different chakra and enhance certain metaphysical properties when used in meditation.

Design Idea L74J

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

This macramé and gemstone necklace embodies the spirit of time. Cool earth tones and metal gear components resemble the passing of time, making a refined piece.

Design Idea J521

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Single-Strand Necklace

A fiery necklace with a cascade of carnelian gemstone beads and a captivating cabochon, embraced by PMC+™ Precious Metal Clay, dances with the essence of earth's ember and the soulful craft of metal alchemy.

Design Idea G228

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Single-Strand Necklace

Thought to represent the earth, water and sky, the Celtic triskele sits at the forefront of this pendant necklace.

Design Idea MH2N

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Double-Strand Necklace

Kirstin Eismin reaches beyond the shoreline with her Essence of Ocean and Earth necklace, combining oceanic beauty with the breezy leaves of the forest.

Design Idea BC0F

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Single-Strand Necklace

Laura Silverman's "Mother Earth" uses an exciting assemblage of seed beads, gemstones and cord to re-create the stunning natural beauty of our planet.

Design Idea MH7D

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Bracelet

Copper accents bring out the warm colors of Liz Reed's "Mother Earth Bracelet."

Design Idea A66D

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