Lois Blake shares her love through beautiful metalworked copper with her Take My Heart necklace.
Aurora Borealis (AB)
Named for the northern lights, aurora borealis is a term for crystal stones that have a highly iridescent surface. Often abbreviated to AB.
Repousse
Patterns or decorations achieved with punches or chasing hammers.
Two-Piece Necklace Set
Combining three different seed bead stitches, Rangashrii Santhanam’s Maia Pendant creates a unique and breathtaking statement piece.
Rope necklace
Long, single-strand continuous necklace, 37 inches or longer.
Round-Nose Pliers
A pair of pliers with round jaws, used to create curves and loops in a range of diameters in headpins, eyepins and other metal wire.
Rondelle Bead
A flat or disc-shaped bead. Typically round, rondelles are also available in square or triangular shapes.
Collar-Style Necklace
With over 275 crystals, Laura Embrey’s De Profundis Ad Astra sparkles as beautifully as a clearnight sky.
Rivoli
A round crystal component which is faceted to a point on both sides.
Bib-Style Necklace
Duchess by Kathleen Devine combines shimmering Crystal Passions® rivolis with beautiful cream and blue pearls for a sophisticated, modern design.
Rhinestone
Originally quartz sourced along the Rhine. Today, it means colorless potash-and-lead glass that contains lead crystal quartz. Also called strass, diamante.
Rhodium
An expensive whitish-gray metallic element from the platinum family.
Earrings
Hand-carved amethyst gemstone drops steal the show in Hannah Crane’s Amethyst and Crystal Dangle Earrings
Organza Ribbon
Ribbon woven in a sheer fabric in a variety of colors.
Earrings
Inspired by the artwork of the Zapotec people of Southern Mexico, Lindsay Reavis’ Beaded Zapotec Rug Earrings convert a classic rug-weaving pattern into energetic tassel earrings.
Ribbon
A thin band of flexible material, usually fabric or leather, used for binding and tying. In jewelry-making, ribbon is used for stringing, embellishment and more.
Rocaille Bead
Rocaille seed beads are small, rounded beads perfect for adding texture and color to jewelry. With a variety of sizes and finishes, they’re ideal for creating everything from delicate necklaces to bold statement pieces.
Quench
A technique used in metalworking used to harden steel by immersing in air, oil, water or brine (salt water).
Lanyard
Personalized and playful, this lanyard features colorful acrylic letter beads strung for a fun, perfect for keys, badges, or everyday carry.
Octopus Sculpture
Did you know octopuses lack skeletal structure? That’s why "Octavio the Octopus" is such a wiggly fellow--don't let him slip away.
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.
Hank
A grouping of multiple strands of beads tied together. Many forms of seed beads are sold this way, especially Czech seed beads.
Hematite
A gunmetal grey mineral form of iron oxide used in jewelry-making and décor objects. Sometimes magnetized. Believed to have metaphysical attributes.
Hemp Cord
A cord made from the fibers of the industrial hemp plant and commonly used in jewelry. It knots easily, making it ideal for knotting or macramé projects.