Inspired by the beauty of Japan's winters, "-50 °F" exhibits organic forms covered in frost through the use of seed beads, crystals and pearls.
Collar-Style Necklace
Explore the Pleiades star cluster through this stunning necklace by designer Ryoko Dowling, a silver medal-winning piece that intertwines history, culture and astronomy.
Double-Strand Necklace
Enjoy fragrant blooms beneath a sky full of stars in Patricia Parker's "Stella Polaris", the Grand Prize silver medal winner in our 2020 contest featuring seed beads.
Dreamcatcher
Inspired by fantasy and the mystical, Michele Dischino's "Dreamcatching Dragon" won a gold medal in our 2020 Seed Bead contest for its creativity and detailed seed bead work.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by geometric shapes, particularly triangles, this necklace by designer Marina Garbo earned a bronze medal for its ingenuity and unique style.
Sandals
"Rain Season" features intricate beadwork on removable panels. These shoes can be converted from simple beaded sandals to showstopping costume pieces!
Ornament
Give the term "Snow Angel" a whole new meaning with this design. Lois Thome hand-stitched Delica® seed beads to create a sweet angel ornament.
Home Décor Statue
Keep Santa warm and cozy on his midnight sleigh ride with this bronze medal-winning design from Lisa and Sam Yerby. The big man himself is sure to thank you!
Single-Strand Necklace
Sometimes a single piece or color can inspire a design. When designer Lisa Martinez saw the pairing of matte black and gold seed beads, this necklace was born!
Collar-Style Necklace
"Le Soleil" by designer Laura Giusti encapsulates the warmth and radiance of the sun. It's no wonder this shimmering, intricate necklace took home the Grand Prize gold medal!
Kente Shawl
Kente cloth originates in Ghana, Africa, and was initially worn mostly by royalty. Larry Brown's "Beaded Kente Shawl" combines tradition with creativity for a truly special piece.
Single-Strand Necklace
This shimmering seed bead necklace was inspired by a happy memory between mother and son. Watch the sea turtle swim among the reef in Kylie Drapala's design.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by a song featuring eight different cellos, "Chocolate Dreams" features loops and swirls of rich brown seed beads that mimic the different melodies of music.
Bracelet
Kathy Ray’s Indian Princess bracelet combines turquoise seed beads with natural materials and tones for a modern spin on a classic Native American design
Bracelet
Be cute in copper! Kathryn Ray’s Copper Heart bracelet combines classic copper and leather for a fun spin on a Western classic.
Earrings
These berry beautiful raspberry seed bead earrings look good enough to eat!
Bracelet
Kathy Ray’s Beautiful Blue marries blues and greys into a piece reminiscent of cloudy sky.
Single-Strand Necklace
No creature captures the feeling of Western freedom like the majestic stallion, and no jewelry captures that sentiment as purely as Diane Spencer’s Andalusian Stallion Head Beaded Medallion.
Collar-Style Necklace
Ryoko Dowling’s necklace features vibrant, three-dimensional zinnia blossoms crafted from colorful seed beads, suspended from leaf-inspired, seed-beaded chains woven in plaited herringbone stitch.
Necklace
Amanda Bielski-Wright masterfully weaves a breathtaking representation of the "Sunrise" as it fills the sky with vibrant colors. This splendid necklace captures the graceful home flight of a ceramic owl by Laura Mears, which inspired the piece.
Collar-Style Necklace
Laura Embrey challenged herself to reproduce an intricate pattern seen on a diary cover. Using seed beads and crystals, Laura has created a necklace worthy of a "Renaissance Queen."
Collar-Style Necklace
Inspired by the artistry of ancient Egypt, Giannella Cau Bijoux's "Egyptian Rhapsody" necklace beautifully captures the essence of classic designs and techniques.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by her love of marine life in general and the octopus in particular, Jama Watts created Eight Arms to Hold You as a tribute to this fascinating sea creature. Strands of seed beads represent coral branches for the bead-embroidered octopus to play in.
Odd Count Herringbone Stitch Bracelet
Create fabulous bracelets with odd count herringbone stitch.