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Black "jade" is actually grey serpentine that has been dyed to imitate black jadeite's beauty, without its cost.
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Jewelry Material: Gemstone
Tigereye
Discover the history, metaphysical significance and unique tigereye properties of this captivating gemstone.
Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla is the gentlest of stones. Its main metaphysical role is to soothe and calm. Its color alone is relaxing with a deep blue-green that might remind you of a distant mountaintop.
Turquoise
Turquoise has been a treasured gemstone around the world, captivating imaginations for millennia. The beauty and history of this December birthstone is hard to match.
Larimar
Discover the fascinating story behind Larimar, from its remarkable discovery to the unique properties that make it one of the world’s most rare and captivating gemstones.
Opal
This article explores the history, properties, and varieties of opal—including precious, fire, and common opals—highlighting their beauty, symbolism, and uses in jewelry design.
Tourmaline
Tourmaline holds a special place in the hearts of jewelry designers and gem enthusiasts for its incredible amount of colors. No wonder it was thought tourmaline traveled along a rainbow.
Quartz, Rose
Rose quartz came to be known as the stone of love and reconciliation from the Greek myth about Aphrodite and Adonis. See why else this gemstone is ideal for Valentine's Day jewelry.
Pearl, Cultured Freshwater
Ancient myths tell of pearls formed when oysters opened their shells, rose to the water's surface, then were seeded by the morning sunlight and drops of dew.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest opaque gemstones in history--more than 6,500 years old! Valued since antiquity, lapis lazuli is a highly sought-after stone in jewelry designs.
Diamond
Diamonds may be everything from a girl's best friend or coal that stuck to its job—either way it's a gemstone with a mystique all its own, a symbol of stability and dependability in an ever-changing world..
Garnet
Garnet gemstones were used for an amazing amount of purposes: gifts of passion, protection of travelers, proclamation of royalty and, of course, stunning gemstone creation.
Citrine
From the earliest of times, citrine was called the "sun stone" and the gemstone was thought capable of holding sunlight.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine, whose name originates from the Italian word for seawater, embodies the splendor of the sea and was even thought to help protect those at sea.
Onyx, Black
How onyx got its name involves an intriguing myth including Cupid and Venus. Black onyx is a neutral gemstone, making ideal to combine with different colored stones and all metal tones.
Sapphire
It's amazing how many cultures throughout history valued sapphire, but it stands to reason since this precious gem is absolutely stunning with its rich hues—which include more than blue.
Carnelian
Carnelian was the stone of courage to the Romans, for the Egyptians it assisted the dead in their afterlife journey and in the Middle Ages was used to release energy of other stones.
Bracelet
Bead your own Lush Embellished Bracelet using whatever beads strike your fancy. This detailed design by internationally recognized artist and author Sherry Serafini includes a video how-to with Sherry, plus full step-by-step written instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Prometheus® fine silver clay allows you to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art. This beautiful silver feather pendant pairs perfectly with turquoise beads
Firing Gemstones into Art Clay®
Adding gemstones to metal clay can increase the appeal of a piece, but it's important to know how the stones will react. This article discusses how to fire different stone types.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Bursting with vibrant shades of blue, this jewelry set this jewelry set commands attention with its bold and striking presence.
Single-Strand Necklace
Sheila Schwede's The Sting combines fine details with simplicity in this honey of a necklace. The eye-catching metal clay pendant is the absolute bee's knees!
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bring the luck in nature's grace with our single-strand necklace and earring set featuring exquisite magnesite, snow quartz, and mountain jade gemstone beads, accentuated by a delicate four-leaf clover charm.
Earrings
Hand-carved amethyst gemstone drops steal the show in Hannah Crane’s Amethyst and Crystal Dangle Earrings
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Large-hole beads with cutouts make perfect frames for small beads in this spring-ready set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Experience the beauty of sunstone in this necklace that shines bright. Named 'The Schiller Effect,' this piece is sure to be a customer favorite.
Earrings
Negative space and faceted sparkle bring eye-catching allure to this pair of dazzling crystal earrings.
Bracelet
Silver-toned findings complement the oceanic blues of sodalite, while the off-white leather cord highlights the white streaks in this lapis lazuli lookalike.
Single-Strand Necklace
Unisex designs are in! The deep brown-red of brecciated jasper and deep black Hemalyke™ heishi beads compliment the stainless steel triskele pendant for a necklace that anyone can appreciate.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Green aventurine and honey-colored citrine complement gold-filled tube beads for a stately, understated necklace and earring set.
Brooch
The geckos inhabiting Ibiza sparked the creation of this wire-wrapped brooch. The artist, ANKA, used turquoise and tourmaline to add pops of color to the copper reptile, which can also be worn as a pendant.
Single-Strand Necklace
Create a beautiful yin-yang unisex statement with this simple stringing project.
Bib-Style Necklace
Seed beads and cabochons are expertly woven together in Irina Oleinik's exquisite "Orchid" necklace, creating a beautiful tribute to its living namesake.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Iryna Combs created "Passion of Alexandrite" for her June-born daughter to showcase the stone's remarkable color-shifting qualities. This award winning design is crafted with Crystal Passions® fancy stones and complemented by crystal pearls.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Show your love for man's best friend or your support for the local Humane Society or ASPCA with this darling dog-themed jewelry set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A sunstone pendant strung on a beaded filigree chain is a radiant and elegant piece of jewelry that embodies the warmth and beauty of the sun.
Komboloi
Used for everything from meditation to fidget-calming, this design includes step-by-step instructions for making your own worry beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
Karen Leslie's Chakra Opallios-Yin integrates classic and modern feels with a beautiful range of blue beadwork strung along the length of a zipper and fashioned into a trendsetting necklace.
Bracelet
No chain, no problem. Design the perfect piece by creating custom links with wire and pliers. This handy technique makes incorporating focal beads a breeze.
Stretch Bracelet
Make your own Powercord® energy bracelets with gemstone beads for fast-selling designs.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Safari jasper melds with antiqued brass chain and findings for vintage style. This set includes instructions for creating both necklaces and the earrings.
Capelet
This intricately woven capelet, adorned with Czech glass beads and Hemalyke™, showcases the beauty of nature through its floral motifs and netted design.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Go west with this colorful necklace and earring set. Seed beads create the colorway, encasing a turquoise-colored cabochon and accenting bright orange Preciosa crystal beads and pale pink Celestial Crystal pearls. Use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own!
Single-Strand Necklace
This design is called "Thrill of the Fight," but there's no struggle involved in making your own version when you follow our step-by-step instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Green and pink tourmaline shine as complementary colors in this mirrored necklace and earring set, complete with instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Is seed beading in your DNA? Use the full step-by-step instructions with this spiral helix necklace and earring design and test the theory for yourself.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
The blues of apatite and amazonite lend this necklace and earring set an icy feeling, while tassels of dripping silver chain complete the imagery of "Meltwater."
Amethyst
Despite being a common gemstone, amethyst is one of the most popular. This birthstone has an interesting Greek myth involving a nymph named Amethystos and the god Dionysus.
Bracelet
Discover the art of crafting a simple Powercord® bracelet and unleash your creativity by substituting your preferred gemstones for limitless design possibilities.
Earrings
Rock your world with these exquisite earrings adorned with lava rock gemstone beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Four-Piece Bracelet Set
Gemstone beads and leather cord are the basis of this kumihimo necklace and multi-strand bracelet.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Get your style point across with this turquoise-and-silver jewelry set. A magnetic clasp makes it easy-on, easy-off, too! Just use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own.
Ring
A Mexican opal bead makes for the shimmering centerpiece to the ball chain comprising this beautiful ring.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The captivating depth of labradorite adds a stylish dimension to this statement necklace and stud earrings. Easily create this design with the step-by-step instructions provided.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This stunning labradorite jewelry set is sure to turn heads with its otherworldly iridescence and captivating glow.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Make your own turquoise eye candy with this multi-strand project that dresses up any pair of jeans and your favorite tee. Simply follow the free step-by-step instructions for handmade success.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
This bib-style necklace combines the natural allure of gemstones, the rustic charm of leather and the warmth of copper, creating a distinctive and eye-catching piece of jewelry that reflects an earthy bohemian style.
Earrings
These minimalist earrings showcase turquoise beads elegantly held in place by sterling silver bead ends on a leather cord.
Triple-Strand Necklace
Marlynn McNutt’s Spanish Moss necklace combines riverstone and rhyolite to create a beautiful green-white effect reminiscent of soft mosses gathering on the riverbank.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Make a bold statement and learn basic metalsmithing techniques when you create this modern jewelry set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Druzy agate and Hemalyke™ beads combine in this cosmic jewelry project. Inspired by the night sky this design packs plenty of technique and visual interest.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Catch the light with this quartz crystal pendant suspended in a macramé net. Magnesite beads add pops of cool, calming color to this simple set.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Susan Opie's "Big Fish Little Fish" is wearable art in the form of jewelry and showcases her mastery of Vitrium clay, seamlessly blending creativity, and craftsmanship.
Bracelet
Every day of the year can be auspicious when you wear a lucky charm bracelet.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
This eye-catching necklace and earring set boasts a harmonious blend of metal components and vibrant gemstone cabochons for a truly alluring and unique adornment.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This playful necklace design evokes the joy of summer with delightful watermelon motifs crafted using Art Clay® precious metal clay and adorned with vibrant multi-tourmaline gemstone beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
Emulating the ocean's tranquil allure, this necklace combines the elegance of metal clay, the soothing hues of aquamarine gemstone beads, and the timeless beauty of cultured freshwater pearls, inviting wearers to dive into a sea of grace and sophistication.
Bracelet
Learn how to use the herringbone wire wrapping technique to create a wire-wrapped amethyst bracelet. Follow along with this instructional video to see how easy it can be.
Single-Strand Necklace
Mold your own custom gemstone like the gilded turquoise focal in this piece by Sherry Shine.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Amethyst and pearls come together in this lovely design, perfect for any occasion.
Earrings
Sail away in these filigree-filled sailboat silhouette earrings. This airy design allows for plenty of playful movement.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The tree of life has been used all over the world for centuries. To capture this symbol in your jewelry, wire-wrap a cabochon with a tree design by following these video instructions.
Crown
Embrace your majesty with this copper crown design. Play with color and gauge variance to draw the attention of the court and other envious royals.
Single-Strand Necklace
A wonder from down under, this metal pendant features a milky Australian opal center and accentuated wire coil contours.
Triple-Strand Necklace
Let this celestial-themed necklace inspire out-of-this-world jewelry.
Three-Piece Bracelet Set
Wrap wire into repeating geometric patterns to resemble the decorative woven grass techniques of ancient artisans.
Single-Strand Necklace
Turn a love for turquoise into a wear-anywhere design! Follow these step-by-step instructions to cinch in a cabochon to its setting and then string up the rest of the design.
Triple-Strand Bracelet
Hop along a sterling silver beaded river atop these beautiful amethyst Stepping Stones with this gorgeous bracelet that's sure to impress.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Amazonite, amethyst, chrysocola and apatite combine in a necklace and earring set that holds the colors of the ocean.
Earrings
The rich, soothing colors of rainbow fluorite hearts are beautifully reflected by textured metal sheet in these reclaimed-style earrings.
A Complete Guide to Jooltool™
View in-depth how-to videos courtesy of Jooltool™ and renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka that unveil the magic behind the Jooltool polishing system.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Laser-cut mango wood components make stunning focals in this trendy jewelry set.
Cuff Bracelet
Make metal macramé with the twisting wirework forms found in this Renaissance-inspired bracelet.
Earring Set
Southwestern, boho and a dash of Native American--these earrings take inspiration from all three styles.
Double-Strand Necklace
Sometimes it’s okay to monkey around! Louise Shadonix’ Hanging Around features an adorable silver metal clay gorilla encouraging you to just have a good time!
What Are Promo Beads?
Discover the benefits of promo beads. These affordable, top-selling beads are promotional-quality gemstones that are typically C-grade quality with occasional surface or drilling imperfections.
Video Tutorial
Learn about the 10 most common gemstones used by jewelry makers. Join Joel and Dev as they discuss gemstones, their origins and other nifty facts.
Earrings
Bring the drama with this dangly pair of antiqued copper chandelier earrings.
Earrings
Black silk stone is thought by many to enhance patience and clear thinking. Pair them with bright silver accents in this drop earring design for the epitome of style.
Bib-Style Necklace
Owl bet you won't be able to take your eyes off this piece! Stacy Farnsworth's snowy avian design soared on the wings of praise for its immaculate wire techniques and overall design.
Earrings
Refresh your next jewelry line with this design—landscape stone beads mimic pineapple’s shape and colors with modern style.
Earrings
Warm up your wardrobe with the blush pink of lepidolite and golden lotus flowers.
Earrings
The bright blues and shimmering silver tones transform this design from simple hoops to on-trend, Southwestern-inspired earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Unleash your inner goddess with this amethyst necklace and earring set. The hand-carved pendants and matching beads are said to promote peace and balance.
Crochet with Wire: The Chain Stitch
Crocheting isn't just for yarn! Watch this video to learn how to use the chain stitch to incorporate beads and other items into your jewelry designs.
Single-Strand Necklace
Rosanne Rosenberger’s "Mother of the Groom" necklace design is created using Fire Mountain’s Kismet bracelet pattern. Let this award-winning design inspire your next creation.
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