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Eyeglass Holder

Secure your eyeglasses in style with this eyeglass holder, featuring exquisite gemstone beads and sparkling Crystal Passions® flat backs, elegantly accented by metallic beads.

Design Idea L103

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Eyeglass Holder

Secure your spectacles with practical, fashionable eye glass holders.

Design Idea L20X

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Life in Color: How to Use Oh! Ring™ Components

Oh how we love the flamboyant bright neon colors of soft and pliable rubber Oh! Rings™. Twisty little circles are so versatile and you can even add to jump rings for chainmaille.

Stacked Bracelets

Stacked bracelets continue to rise in popularity. Read on to learn how to create and style this versatile look.

2022 Jewelry-Making Contest Winners and Finalists

Explore the spectacular winners of the 2022 Jewelry-Making Contest, such as Deb Benninger's masterpiece meant to resemble "a swarm of butterflies...".

Ornament

Transform your holiday décor with a touch of wild elegance as you adorn your space with a meticulously handcrafted spider ornament, an exquisite nod to the tradition of the Christmas spider.

Design Idea PB2W

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Enamels in Jewelry-Making

Author and jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman provides you with plenty of tips and tricks for using enameling in your own jewelry-making processes.

2023 Jewelry-Making Contest Winners and Finalists

Explore the winners of the 2023 Jewelry-Making Contest, such as Karen Carmichael's masterpiece inspired by Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park.

How to Make Survival Paracord Watchbands and Bracelets

Learn how to make survival paracord bracelets and watchbands for all the outdoor enthusiasts in your life.

The Differences Between Soft and Hard Soldering

Tammy Honaman shows you the tools and techniques needed for soft and hard soldering.

Torch-Fired Enameling for Jewelry

The benefits of torch-firing enamel can be incredible for your designs as you don't need to rely on a bulky kiln. The end result is beautiful enameled beads and metal just for you.

One, Two, THREE! Using Three in Jewelry Design

Explore the impact the number three can have on your jewelry designs.

Single-Strand Necklace

Celebrate the spirit of the Southwest with this necklace adorned with mother-of-pearl najas. Pops of color from Czech dipped décor glass beads and a dash of seed bead work give the design a Native American-inspired flair.

Design Idea QC2H

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Embrace a spectrum of lush green hues with this stunning necklace and earring set featuring Crystal Passions® crystals. Perfect for celebrating the beauty of spring or donning a touch of green for any festive occasion.

Design Idea QC2B

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Bring on the shine with this exquisite Crystal Passions® drop necklace and earring set, featuring a faceted wild heart pendant and sterling silver elements, accented by clear cubic zirconia in a diamond-shaped bail, all elegantly suspended from a Gossamer™ sterling silver chain for a timeless and sophisticated look.

Design Idea QC28

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Indulge in the spirit of the vineyard with this captivating necklace and earring set. Czech pressed glass grapes in a rich purple hue beautifully complement a polymer clay wine bottle, creating a design that Bacchus himself would admire.

Design Idea QC22

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Feast your eyes on the enchanting elegance of this jewelry set. Crafted with eye-catching glass drops and gleaming ParaWire™ in two classic metallic colors, the intricate wirework creates a fairytale vibe fit for a princess.

Design Idea QC24

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Single-Strand Necklace

This enchanting little star delights with its radiant gold-finished brass and sparkling cubic zirconia embellishments. The faceted ball chain adds a celestial touch, providing an ideal complement to the star's sweet charm.

Design Idea QD34

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Earrings

Playful silver clouds burst into a cascade of rainbow-hued droplets crafted from Preciosa Pip™ Czech pressed glass, creating a whimsical and stylish pair of earrings.

Design Idea QD32

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Single-Strand Necklace

A delicate floral lei forms the essence of this radiant necklace, adorned with Crystal Passions® light rose and tanzanite crystals. Cascading gracefully, the necklace evokes the enchanting beauty of a blossoming garden.

Design Idea QC2F

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Single-Strand Necklace

Amplify your style with this meticulously crafted gold-finished filigree necklace, showcasing a captivating Crystal Passions® crystal faceted column pendant and a cubic zirconia-embellished bail crafted from clear gold-finished brass. It's complete with a loop for added versatility, adding a sophisticated flair to any outfit.

Design Idea PH2D

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Jewelry-Making Wire: Non-Precious Metal, Colored and Steel Wires

Learn about different types of non-precious jewelry-making wire—copper, niobium, aluminum, memory wire and more—and how to use each metal.

Bracelet and Earring Set

Turquoise, copper and sterling silver unite in this stylish wire-wrapped bracelet and earring set, blending beautifully for a stunning trio of colors.

Design Idea PG3A

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Bracelet

Indulge in chic sophistication with our bracelet component. Oval links weave through textured rectangles, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in vibrant hues: light Siam, topaz, jonquil, erinite, light turquoise, Capri blue, and amethyst, exudes timeless elegance.

Design Idea QD2M

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Single-Strand Necklace

Refine your look with our sterling silver triple rope necklace chain, adorned with a captivating Celtic-designed naja and hand-cut mystic topaz beads for a touch of elegance.

Design Idea QD2Q

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Earrings

Capture the elusive interplay of sunlight and shadow with these mesmerizing earrings. The elongated rectangles, embellished with delicate pearls and green apatite beads, will shimmer with a captivating and evocative glow.

Design Idea PB2X

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Bracelet

Giddy-up! This stylish bracelet for the cowgirl features turquoise blue faux suede lace, an easy-open magnetic barrel clasp and a miniature version of a snaffle bit as a centerpiece.

Design Idea QD2W

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Hat Pin

Transform your look with this stunning hat pin, meticulously crafted from Dione® crystal and gold-plated bead, bellflower cone by TierraCast®, with captivating accents.

Design Idea QD2X

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Triple-Strand Bracelet

Here we go a-tasseling among the beads and bling! The classic blend of golden lava with crystal blues is grand during the holiday season and wears beautifully into the following year, too.

Design Idea PH2W

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Earrings

Seed beading has its fringe benefits—these earrings are just one example. Featuring Delica and Miyuki Rocaille beads, this design showcases six different colors in swinging style.

Design Idea PH2X

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Ornament

Create your personalized rendition of this minimalist angel by incorporating Czech fire-polished glass beads, colored wire and your preferred selection of seed and bugle beads. The possibilities are endless!

Design Idea D1A4

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Cold Connections

Using cold connections can really change how your jewelry comes together. Find out what metalsmithing master Tammy Honaman says are some of the best tools for cold connecting metal.

The Beauty of Rose Gold

Where does your creativity take you when selecting a metal color for your jewelry designs? If you're looking for something new, look no further than rose gold.

Know Your Beading Wire

Learn to select the perfect beading wire to satisfy your needs. Key factors to consider are flexibility, resistance to kinking, strength and color.

Stringing and Jewelry-Making Fundamentals

Bead stringing is the backbone of many designs; the rest can be done with a few jewelry-making fundamentals. Learn the fundamentals you need to create your own jewelry lines.

Antiqued Jewelry Appeal

Discover the deeper appeal of antique-style jewelry in this tell-all article.

'Round and 'Round We Go: Lariat Necklaces and Wrap Chokers

Keep your style under wraps—wrap chokers and lariats, that is. Learn how to accessorize with these versatile necklaces in this article.

A Better Bottom Line with Promotional-Quality Gemstone Beads

Promo beads can make your wallet and your customers happy. Read on to discover how these gemstone beads can enhance your jewelry designs as well.

Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set

Experience versatility and elegance with this exclusive 3-piece necklace and earring set, featuring three distinct chain designs in silver-plated brass—a classic figaro, long and short oval, and figure 8 bead adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in light topaz, peridot, Capri blue, Siam, and emerald, accented by an imitation nickel-plated brass double-sided puffed heart charm for an exquisite touch of style.

Design Idea QD2A

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Bracelet

Revitalize your look with our beautifully crafted Hemptique® light blue polished hemp crochet bracelet, accentuated by alluring sea "opal" glass beads, showcasing a captivating translucent to semitranslucent radiance.

Design Idea QB29

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NO Rules for Making and Wearing Jewelry

Rules, schmules! This fun and informative article takes five outdated jewelry and fashion guidelines and turns them on their heads.

Barrette

Infuse your style with subtle sophistication using this barrette crafted from imitation rhodium-finished steel. It features a brown, flat leather cord with a unique heartbeat pattern design and is accented with nickel-plated brass eyelets, exuding elegance with every wear.

Design Idea PH2E

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Pricing Your Jewelry Designs

Figuring out a pricing structure is difficult, but vital to your business. This article provides the information you need to ensure you’re not selling yourself short.

Rogue Winterfest

Discover how Fire Mountain Gems supports three local mental health organizations through their involvement in Rogue Winterfest.

Something Other: Non-Traditional Uses for Jewelry Findings

Explore new ways to use jewelry findings with this article all about alternative uses for everything from bead caps to safety pins.

Americana Accessories

Showing patriotic pride isn't just for Memorial Day or the 4th of July. Tribute the red, white and blue any day by wearing jewelry inspired by Old Glory.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

This silver-strung lariat-style necklace and earring set features striking tigereye accents for style that reflects both simplicity and elegance.

Design Idea QB28

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Single-Strand Necklace

Complete your style with our exquisite delicate necklace, featuring a gold-finished filigree chain embellished with stunning Crystal Passions® beads in rose, crystal clear, and Capri blue, complemented by a touch of gold-finished detailing for a truly refined look.

Design Idea QD2K

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