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Q: I have a 10Kt gold magnetic clasp and the magnet has fallen out. How do I repair it?
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Ask the Experts Cleaners and Polishers Q&A
Q: How do I keep my plated 24Kt gold and my plated sterling silver seed beads from tarnishing or fading?
Minimalist vs. Maximalist Jewelry Styles
Explore how the same jewelry materials can create two strikingly different looks—one minimalist, one maximalist—and discover which design style speaks to you.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Amethyst and lavender beads bloom with translucent flowers and silver in this whimsical memory wire bracelet, perfect for a touch of spring magic.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
Shades of sand and surf unite in this multi-strand bracelet, featuring the iridescent shimmer of paua shell paired with the natural warmth of wooden beads.
Christmas Tree
Get in the Christmas spirit with this festive ornament, courtesy of Preciosa!
Double-Strand Bracelet
Design a dazzling two-strand bracelet that balances shimmer with structure, using spacer beads to add depth and definition to the glamorous layout.
Single-Strand Necklace
Silky honey-toned beads beautifully complement TierraCast® antique silver-plated honey bees in this striking statement necklace, full of warmth and charm.
Candy Cane
Create a sweet beaded crochet candy cane with this tutorial, courtesy of Preciosa!
Crocheted Rocket Ornament
Create a classic Christmas tree decoration with this tutorial courtesy of PRECIOSA.
Charm Bracelet
Create a charm bracelet inspired by the places you love—landmarks, symbols and sparkle. Think Parisian icons today, your own story tomorrow.
Wanderlust Sparkle: How Travel Inspires Jewelry Design
Discover how travel and treasured memories shape jewelry design—through color, symbolism, and story-rich styles inspired by global adventures.
Single-Strand Necklace
Capture camping vibes with wood beads and emerald-green sparkle in this charming necklace, featuring a Bigfoot, camper and fir cone for a playful outdoor feel.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Gleaming tigereye pairs with grey feldspar in a necklace and earring set that’s easy to make and fun to wear.
Earrings
Lively and luminous, these earrings feature sparkling peridot-hued crystals that dance with light—bringing a pop of color and a dash of luxury to any look.
Single-Strand Necklace
Shades of denim-hued seed beads frame a shimmering crystal fancy stone, creating a handcrafted necklace with subtle sparkle and rich texture.
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I’m using 550-lb parachute cord for stringing, but I can find anything that will cut it cleanly. I’ve tried a bunch of tools but only my newest wire cutters come close, and they still don’t cut it cleanly.
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: I’d like to make a necklace by loosely braiding or weaving three strands of wire together and adding beads periodically. Is memory wire the way to go? Would the bare wire be uncomfortable? I want a very light and airy feel to the necklace. Would something else work better? I’ve racked my brain, and I would appreciate your help! Thank you very much.
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: A friend asked me to fix a beaded necklace that had two strands twisted around each other with a large pendant in the center. One strand broke, leaving one side still twisted. Some beads had fallen off and were missing, so I basically had to start from scratch using new beads. Before cutting the remaining strands, I photographed the twisted strand, and the ends attached to the clasp. I then inspected the twisted strands to see how they stayed twisted. I saw nothing special that made the twists stay twisted. Next, I made two strands of beads to test what looked like “too easy”. As I feared, the strands untwisted. I searched the internet looking for the magic trick that I was missing. I found one post, words only, no pictures, and it talked about twisting 3 strands, which I could not relate to my issue. I am hoping one of the experts at Fire Mountain Gems could make a tutorial for twisting two strands. Can you help?
Single-Strand Necklace
Rich copper wire and beads bring warmth and dimension to this handcrafted pendant necklace, highlighting the brilliance of a faceted Asfour crystal point.
Single-Strand Necklace
This elegant necklace showcases a peach moonstone at its center, beautifully framed in rose gold-finished copper wire for a warm, handcrafted touch of shimmer and sophistication.
Single-Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set
Create an effortlessly modern look with this matching necklace and bracelet set, featuring sleek beading wire and bold rectangular pink druzy focals.
Afghanite
Discovered in 1968, Afghanite showcases a range of blues with white inclusions. These magical inclusions are UV-reactive, fluorescing bright orange under black light.
Deadbolt Chain Charms
Who says security can’t sparkle? Add a touch of glam to your front door chain lock with crystal accents. Chic, creative and totally unexpected!
Two-Piece Necklace Set
Create with heart—this 2-necklace set honors breast cancer awareness with a ribbon charm, pink glass bead and crystal heart on stainless steel chain.
Single-Strand Necklace
This necklace features a matte pink glass heart and a pewter “Hope” charm on a silver-plated chain—designed to inspire love and resilience.
Lariat-Style Necklace
Pretty in pink with sweet simplicity—that sums up this necklace to a T. Follow the steps to make one of your own!
Single-Strand Necklace
Design elegant, personalized jewelry by customizing chains with charms and drops—like this dazzling monogrammed necklace.
5 Tips to Make Budget-Friendly Jewelry
Learn 5 practical tips for making beautiful, budget-friendly gemstone jewelry—perfect for designers who want to create accessible pieces their customers will love.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Wrap yourself in earthy elegance with this memory wire bracelet, featuring rich natural malachite and garnet beads, a striking malachite heart and silver-plated accents.
Single-Strand Necklace
Designed with a sparkling summer aesthetic, this citrus green Crystal Passions® necklace shines with vibrant color and captures the season’s lively energy.
Three-Piece Bracelet Set
Join the bracelet stacking trend with elegantly layered styles created from shimmering gemstones and accented with radiant gold-plated details.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Shimmering with coastal charm, this elegant set features mother-of-pearl charms that add a touch of seaside serenity to any outfit.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bold gemstone focals call for bold creativity—craft your own custom wire bails and clasps to match! Click through for step-by-step instructions.
Bracelet
This men's bracelet features a rugged mix of leather, black agate beads and a sleek magnetic clasp—blending earthy style with modern edge.
Single-Strand Necklace
Design with flexibility—this necklace features a clasp-on pendant that’s easy to switch out, inviting you to create versatile looks with just one chain.
Bracelet
Create bold, unique bracelets with a lampworked glass bead on nylon cord. Quick to make, with a slider knot for adjustable fit. Perfect for custom designs!
Memory Wire Bracelet
Add a little sweetness with this confectionary-cute bracelet made of sparkly seed beads and finished with a charming candy cane dangle. It's a treat to design!
Shoe Clips
Go Castlecore from head to toe with these blooming leather shoe roses. Soft leather in rich colors will decorate m’lady’s medieval slippers with style.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Gleaming red and gold Crystal Passions® pearls, gold-plated beads and a poinsettia charm make this bracelet a radiant way to shine this holiday season.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Create a festive holiday look with a memory wire bracelet featuring the soft tones of Taiwanese cheesewood beads, sparkling faceted glass and a playful charm.
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: Do you have a circle earring or pendant with a jump ring inside the circle, so I can hang a bead or charm from it?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I would like to secure 1/16" elastic cords together (either end to end or overlapping). What size crimp should I get?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: What is the best material for stringing spiny oyster heishi beads? What kind of fastener would be best?
Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Q: I’m going to be soldering a ring band onto a bezel. What is better for that job—dead soft or half hard?
Single-Strand Necklace
A sleek silver hoop highlights the raw beauty of a striking black tourmaline crystal in this effortlessly elegant pendant necklace.
Single-Strand Necklace
See how one striking stone and a single length of chain can become a standout piece—simple, elegant, and easy to customize for your own line.
Ask the Experts Wireworking Q&A
Q: I'm looking into wire looper tools and cutters. I use a lot of memory wire and wanted to know if the looper tools will work on memory wire.
Single-Strand Necklace
A life-like silver metal clay dragonfly alights on a copper metal clay lily pad in this intricately detailed design by artist
Britta Solstad.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Gold-filled wire cradles Austrian crystal beads and crystal pearls in this leather-and-lace-adorned jewelry set, ideal for upscale country bridal wear.
Ring
Wrap up casual style with this wireworked ring! The shank and setting are created entirely out of silver Zebra Wire™ and showcase a gleaming crystal pearl.
Single-Strand Necklace
Add a touch of summer memories to your jewelry designs with sterling silver charms—a seahorse, sandals and a palm tree—for vacation-inspired designs.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Alternating segments of sparkling Celestial Crystal® bicones and 24Kt gold-plated seed beads make this memory wire bracelet a spiral of Christmas fun.
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I use Beadalon 49-strand wire and 7-strand wire. What size crimps and wire protectors should I use on each size. Also, what size will I need using the 7-strand doubled?
Ask the Experts Hypoallergenic Jewelry Q&A
Q: What can I use to cover metal jewelry if it causes allergic reactions on my skin?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: My pearl necklace broke. Is it possible for me to fix it? It is 14Kt gold.
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: I am making small tapestries. The size is comparable to pen wraps when not zipped up. I'd like to hang them either in my windows with suction cups or on my Christmas tree. But how do I finish them on the top so that they can hang? Is there a finding to use? I've looked but I really don't know what I am looking for. Thank you very much.
How to Make a Multi-Strand Crystal Bracelet
Learn how to create a sparkling multi-strand crystal bracelet—perfect for building your skills, boosting your jewelry collection, or designing pieces to sell.
Single-Strand Necklace
This elegant necklace features a sleek, open-heart pendant made of lustrous Hemalyke™, suspended from a gold-finished bail for a striking contrast.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Simple and elegant, this striking design pairs bold lampworked glass beads with the inviting warmth of copper for a look that feels both breezy and meaningful.
Single-Strand Necklace
Turn heads with this quick-and-easy necklace featuring a tree of life wire-wrapped on an abalone teardrop, paired with popular paperclip chain.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Sweet meets striking in this chic necklace, where chunky gold chain contrasts beautifully with delicate pearls for an unexpectedly edgy look.
How to Make a Crystal and Chain Jewelry Necklace
Learn how to create a timeless crystal and chain necklace with this easy-to-follow jewelry-making project.
Earrings
Delicate swirls of hammered bronze-finished ParaWire™ bring a playful touch to these dangle earrings, beautifully accented with sparkling, turquoise-hued beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
This silver-plated dragonfly necklace shimmers like wings in flight, with bold turquoise beads and a cabochon that add beauty to its delicate, ethereal design.
Earrings
These dramatic earrings feature hoops of captivating Tigertail™ beading wire, with antique gold-plated diamond-shaped drops adding striking angular contrast.
How to Create Jump Ring Jewelry
Discover fresh, modern ways to create stylish jewelry using versatile jump rings in this inspiring how-to video.
Tarnish Prevention & Removal Tips
Discover how to prevent tarnish and safely clean precious metal, plated and patinated jewelry in this helpful guide.
Single-Strand Necklace
The warm, rosy glow of antiqued copper beads and findings perfectly complements the sweet charm of a copper Art Clay® pendant in this monochromatic necklace.
Creating Connectivity
Each of these materials comes from the Earth, and the piece seems to hum not only with Earth's vitality, but with that of the artist who made it.
Single-Strand Necklace
Simple yet full of meaning, this necklace features a cross and heart charm, along with some sparkling accents—perfect for everyday wear and heartfelt gifting.
Stretch Bracelet
Leopardskin jasper and blue labradorite give this energy bracelet an earthy look, while silver-toned beads and charms add an exotic vibe.
Earrings
Discover sweetness with cascading tendrils of 12Kt rose gold-filled wire, adorned with delicate Crystal Passions® blooms—a floral fantasy in every sway.
Earrings
The fusion of leather with hammered silver- and gold-plated wire rounds gives these earrings a bold, edgy flair.
Earrings
Delicate and earthy, these hammered sterling silver earrings feature an elegant leaf design, adorned with a cascade of pale green peridot briolette beads.
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: When doing wire weaving, I am having a hard time keeping the base wires straight, so my design comes out a little crooked. I am using either 20- or 18-gauge base wire. What am I doing wrong?
Single-Strand Necklace
This charming necklace evokes the essence of autumn, with a warm copper oak-leaf charm and a misty, iridescent heart that shimmers like light through the trees.
Single-Strand Necklace
Grounded and bold, this red and black agate pendant on Gossamer™ chain sparks inspiration for creating soulful gemstone necklaces with natural charm.
Earrings
These stunning floral earrings exude boho charm with their hammered copper accents, natural amazonite teardrops, and shimmering Crystal Passions® beads.
Bracelet
Jaspers and jades dance with silver: multi-colored gemstone beads showcase color while handmade antiqued sterling silver beads feature intricate detail.
Single-Strand Necklace
Delicate and enchanting, this necklace features a graceful butterfly pendant accented with fluttering crystal drops—capturing the essence of transformation and beauty in flight.
Earrings
Adorned with curls of hammered Zebra Wire™ in soft pinks and purples, these delicate earrings sparkle with the radiant glimmer of Preciosa Czech crystals.
Single-Strand Necklace
Embrace earthy luxury with a hand-cut amethyst crystal set in silver-plated brass. A toggle clasp adds a free-spirited touch to this effortlessly chic necklace.
Earrings
Mixed metals and different textures give these hammered earrings an edgy, modern look.
Earrings
Bring together organic textures and timeless beauty with shell earrings crafted from hammered copper and zinc sheet, each cradling a cultured freshwater pearl.
Earrings
Sterling silver ear wires have attached ice-pick bails for quick ‘n’ easy earrings. Add blue dyed fire crackle agate and suspend a world from each ear!
Non-Traditional Weddings
Explore how today’s couples are embracing non-traditional weddings with creative, budget-friendly ideas for jewelry, décor and authentic celebrations that break the traditional mold.
Single-Strand Necklace
Add feminine, asymmetrical flair to awareness jewelry with Crystal Passions® rosaline pearls, bare chain and a sparkling charm that symbolizes hope.
Single-Strand Necklace
This necklace features an antique pewter dolphin pendant with graceful curves, paired with a sleek 18-inch stainless steel snake chain for a modern, ocean-inspired look.
Bracelet
This bracelet features playful seed bead flowers in pink and white tones, accented with brass findings and a trendy paperclip chain.
Single-Strand Necklace
Brilliant, sky-hued Crystal Passions® beads add a sparkling touch to this elegant sterling silver necklace.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Timeless and elegant, this matching pearl pendant and earring set features lustrous cultured freshwater pearls on sleek sterling silver—perfect for effortless sophistication.
Single-Strand Necklace
Add a soft pop of shimmer with this faceted pink teardrop pendant, finished with a personalized initial charm for a sweet and meaningful touch.
Single-Strand Necklace
Delicate and detailed, this floral pendant necklace blends vintage charm with modern simplicity—perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance to any look.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Embrace everyday elegance with this minimalist Herkimer diamond set—featuring a raw, double-terminated quartz that sparkles with natural beauty and clarity.
Bracelet
Show your support in style with this meaningful charm bracelet featuring pink ribbons, heartfelt beads and a powerful “Together we make a difference” message.