This pair of sparkling earrings is a fabulous mix of purple elements, including Preciosa® crystals, amethyst chips, and lustrous faux pearls.
Earrings
Create easy-to-make snowflake earrings for quick holiday gifts and add-on sales. This "Opal Snow" design brings a touch of wintry charm wherever you go.
Earrings
Combine turquoise and sterling silver in this dangling set of bear paw earrings.
Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Love abounds in this set that takes inspiration from modern minimalist and layered jewelry trends. The red hearts provide a rich backdrop for gold-tone elements.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Show off the intricate artistry of these floral rondelle beads with this simple and sweet matching jewelry set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This design is beachy-keen with iridescent Crystal Passions® coin pearls in soft hues. Create yours using birthstone or wedding colors for a personal touch.
Convertible Single-Strand Necklace and Pendant Set
Southwestern shades liven this turquoise kumihimo cord necklace with change-out pendants. Use hook-and-eye clasps to swap pendants, so this design can stay at home or go out on the town!
Backstitch
A type of embroidery, sewing and needlework stitch where individual stitches are created in the opposite direction to the direction of the seam.
Aurora Borealis 2X
The AB2X effect has twice the coating of the AB effect, covering the entire crystal. The iridescent rainbow effect is seen on all sides, for the utmost sparkle.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Experience the vibrant charm of springtime with this necklace and earring set. Featuring Celestial Crystal® elements and delightful acrylic flowers, the design captures the essence of a flowering vine bursting into bloom, evoking the lively colors and refreshing vibes of a vineyard in spring.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Create the look of traditional heishi beads for less with these lightweight polymer clay options. Perfect for evoking earthen palettes and a natural feel.
Bugtail
1mm satin cord.
Triple-Strand Necklace
This triple-strand necklace comes alive with a PMC3™ Precious Metal Clay butterfly, adorned with Murano glass beads, and sprinkled with Carnelian Gemstone Beads.
Gift Box
Presentation is important; jewelry presentation doubly so. Go the extra mile with clasps and charms that make the box itself an impressive piece all its own.
Heishi
This Pueblo Indian term is synonymous with thin, uniform, disk-shaped shell, gemstone and metal beads that are center- drilled and strung in a row.
Bracelet
Honor traditional Sámi styles with this leather bracelet adorned with braided metal thread.
Bracelet
Surprise them with a handmade bracelet they're sure to love. The simple design and neutral colors make this idea a great gift for men or women.
Earrings
Deep red garnet beads hang like little pomegranates from these fun seed-beaded hoops.
Bracelet
Seed beads, crystal pearls, soutache braid and other beautiful materials dance a mesmerizing "Minuet" in Keiko Wada's delightful bracelet.
Earrings
Chandelier earrings accented with fringe-like bars and cube-shaped emerald beads put a Bohemian spin on May's birthstone.
Bracelet
Embellish a simple bead bracelet with a silver charm, like this tiny lizard, for a fun touch of movement and character.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Sunstone is said by some to encourage benevolence and willingness to bestow blessings upon others. Start a charitable chain by gifting this stunning gemstone set.
Brown-Plated
Brown-plated items have a polished copper core, dipped in a secret liquid brown compound. The items are then baked to fuse the coating into the metal.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
A rainbow of shimmering Crystal Passions® colors encircles your wrist in this bright and cheerful bracelet design.
Earrings
Sparkling rhinestones and a touch of paint or pigment transform ordinary charms into something unique and special.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Opt for a tone-on-tone pairing of gemstones and crystals for a smart style choice. Substitute your favorite gemstones and coordinating crystals to explore limitless options.
Earrings
Freshwater pearls and gold-toned filigrees give these elegant earrings an updated Rococo look.
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.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Although it looks complex, this necklace set is actually quite simple. Basic macramé and simple loop techniques give this fantastic creation its special appearance.
Bracelet
Create this stunning Western-inspired seed bead bracelet that captures the essence of the frontier, while incorporating a special message into the pattern.
Earrings
July's birthstone takes on a slightly exotic Bohemian vibe.
Bangle Bracelet
Simple and sweet, this bracelet celebrates the joys of motherhood. Easily customize this design by adding your favorite or customer-requested charms to the sleek adjustable bangle.
Gold-Finished
Also called Gold Color or "washed." The base metal is brass or steel and the product is electroplated with a non-standardized thickness of gold.
Cuff Bracelet
Watch components make excellent additions wirework jewelry designs due to their recognizable and timeless shape. Mix metal finishes for added interest and depth.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Multi-gemstone strands can be used to depict the chakras or any rainbow-themed jewelry. You can enhance the significance by adding meaningful charms.
Focal Component
Any item that is used as the central element in a jewelry design. A focal is the main attention-getter, the "focal point." Sometimes referred to as a "station."
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Part geometric form and part intricate wirework filigree, this design is all luxurious. This icy set contains dazzling druzy-like crystal grow pendants amidst swirling metal forms.
Bracelet
This copper bead and gemstone bracelet is sure to make a statement on any wrist.
Carbon Steel
A type of steel that contains carbon, with other alloys making up a trace portion. This term is also used generically to refer to steel that's not stainless.
Briolette
A briolette is an elongated, pear-shaped stone covered with bands of triangular or rectangular facets, usually with a pointed end and without a girdle.
Vermeil
Vermeil items are made of sterling silver, electroplated with gold. Vermeil has an equivalent of 2-1/2 microns of 24Kt gold.
Titanium
Neutral gray, lightweight metal. After manufacturing into the desired shape, such as earposts, the base metal titanium can be anodized into six colors.
Bridge Jewelry
A category of jewelry generally thought of as the "bridge" between fine jewelry and costume jewelry. It may use vermeil, gold-filled or sterling silver metals and semi-precious stones such as amethyst, citrine, turquoise, jade, topaz, cultured freshwater pearls, garnet and others. Most bridge jewelry is artisan-made, but it can also be mass produced.
Earrings
Sapphire beads nestle among crystal pearls and rainbow-finished clear seed beads, dangling from ear wires set with cubic zirconia.
Bead
A generally hard material, in any shape and small to medium size, which contains a hole for stringing.
Troy Ounce
The "ounce" used for precious metals differs from the avoirdupois ounce, used for non-precious metal. One troy ounce = 31.1 g. One avoirdupois ounce = 28.4 g.
Sterling Silver
Items made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper or other alloy, proportions fixed by law. Sterling silver will "patina" in time, taking on an antique look.
Stainless Steel
Get technical with stainless steel! Uncover its composition, delve into its myriad applications in jewelry- making, and explore the diverse varieties available.