Jewelry-Making Contest

Swirls of 12Kt gold-filled wire playfully encircle a sparkling alexandrite gem in this whimsical necklace by designer Kristin Clarke.

Bold yet refined, this intricate body harness accentuates your curves with sophistication, commanding attention while hinting at allure in every detail.

This award-winning cufflet, crafted by Zegna Aston, features stunning wirework along with Crystal Passions beads and pearls, promising to inspire brides across the globe with its exquisite beauty.

Discover the enchanting allure of this necklace, earring, and hand bracelet set, inviting you to explore every shimmering detail up close. This parure ignites a passion for sparkling beadwork.

It might seem like Anh Nhan chose real sunflowers for this necklace, but she skillfully crafted them with beads for "Sun Flower Field."

This award-winning chainmaille cufflet, designed by Rachel Fleming, is guaranteed to spark your creativity with its exceptional craftsmanship.

Why settle for plain guitar straps? Christie Johnson used seed beads to create stunning, intricate patterns in this captivating example.

Lydia Peedin's "Shadow and Flame Guitar Strap" is a striking example of how you can decorate anything with seed beads.

Nearly everything can be beaded. Designer Lydia Peedin brought beads to a guitar strap to great effect, creating visual stimulation to accompany musical enjoyment.

Sip the delight of Karen Parker's "Sweet Honey" necklace, featuring an abundance of bee-themed elements—from honeycomb patterns to drops of honey and the charming bee itself.

Embark on a whimsical journey with Kelly Kindall’s "A Stroll with Bigfoot" earrings, intricately woven with delicate seed beads, celebrating their status as a 2023 contest finalist.

Embrace the warmth of 'Sunshine' with this intricately designed seed bead necklace—a radiant piece that proudly stands as a finalist for 2023.

Blue Zephyr is the result of an artist's creativity in full freeform. Adding twists, turns and components as the heart desired, Syndi Salata created an intricate cuff bracelet.

Twisting gold-filled wire frames and moves across this sparkling raw gemstone for a sparkling galactic look.

Capture a spectrum of colors in these 12Kt gold-filled earrings adorned with Crystal Passions® bicone beads for a look that's both edgy and cheerful.

Dress to impress with formal futuristic wirework. Combine tight coils and silver pearls for resplendent, versatile accessories.

Experience the essence of an Ocean Sunset woven into each seed bead of this exquisite bracelet, a stunning creation that earned its place as a 2023 finalist.

Madlen Zhorzholiani's "Sun in the Sea" necklace takes you on an under-the-sea adventure. The captivating interplay of colors is surpassed only by the intricacy of the beadwork.

Get inspired to add a touch of realism to your jewelry designs with this gorgeous seed-beaded butterfly necklace.

The stunning bead mosaic, titled 'Butterfly Explosion,' intricately crafted with seed beads, proudly stands as a 2023 finalist.

Jennifer Stephens' "Pacific Tidepool" necklace blends various bead sizes and textures, capturing the essence of tidepools while exuding avant-garde beauty and balance.

Irina Oleinik's "Dragon" necklace was a finalist in our 2023 Jewelry-Making Contest. This masterpiece of seed beading is destined to make a dramatic entrance!

While the contest is over, the winning designs continue to transcend their time. Explore the remarkable winners of the 2021 Jewelry-Making Contest.

See the remarkable winning and finalist designs of the 2018 Jewelry Making Contest.