Shimmer and shine with Crystal Passions® fancy stones. Set them in specially calibrated findings for sleek lines and classic looks that everyone will love.
Earrings
Elegantly embrace the holiday spirit with beautiful earrings featuring Crystal Passions® majestic green rivolis and Siam beads framed in gold for a festive but classic look.
Sterling Silver-Filled Wire and Findings
Find the answers to your questions about sterling silver-filled wire and findings in this performance results test conducted by jewelry-making experts. Discover why this metal offer a tremendous value and amazing workability.
Soldering Savvy
Soldering can be a difficult task, but the end results are amazing. Helen Driggs, courtesy of Jewelry Making Daily, is here to help make soldering just a little easier.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Style takes wing with this coiled memory wire bracelet. Featuring sparkling Crystal Passions® round beads in bright spring colors, this design ends with a gleaming golden butterfly charm.
Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Adorn yourself in the captivating hues of crazy lace agate in this three-piece set. Featuring stunning blue beads accented with the warmth of copper.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Add a touch of holiday magic to your look with this enchanting bracelet and earring set. Green Druzy stars add sparkle alongside festive red Czech fire-polished glass.
Christmas Earrings
Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas earrings featuring a Santa hat design in red, white, and clear glass and acrylic, complete with a whimsical fishhook ear wire adorned with a charming star.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Transform your festive look with our stunning Christmas charm bracelet, beautifully embellished with glistening Czech pearl-coated glass druk beads.
Candy Earrings
Transform your style with these captivating earrings, showcasing Czech pressed glass beads in a mesmerizing swirl pattern, intertwining shades of light blue and metallic blue-black, accented by elegant silver-plated touches.
Earrings
Turn back time with the captivating brilliance of Crystal Passions® rhinestones and the timeless elegance of majestic green crystals in these stunning dangle earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Bezel setting connectors have made creating gemstone cabochon jewelry a breeze. Create a sophisticated Western-inspired style with this turquoise set.
Ask the Experts Preventing Tarnish on Gold-Plated Beads Q&A
Q: I love the look of the gold-plated beads with my gemstones but they "turn" or tarnish with only one or two wearings, and then they look awful! Is there anything I can do to stop this? I can't afford to use the real thing.
Ask the Experts Half-Hard and Full-Hard Wire Uses Q&A
Q: Would you please explain the differences of sterling silver wire dead soft/half hard and what type of projects they are best suited for. Thank you much!
Ask the Experts Stone Q&A
Q: I am wondering how to drill small holes in certain pieces to accommodate certain designs. How would I drill holes in sterling silver or brass components? Also, how would I drill an extra hole in a pendant made of howlite? HELP!
Ask the Experts Cleaning Q&A
Q: I've used toothpaste to clean my silver necklace for about the last 4-5 years. I was just wondering if I was ok in using it, or am I hurting my necklace?
Ask the Experts Wirewrapping Q&A
Q: I have a glass pendant that the loop broke off of. How can I wire wrap it and put a loop at the top, where the glass loop broke off?
Ask the Experts Metals Q&A
Q: I'm hearing that aluminum is a good metal for jewelry chain. What are the benefits to using aluminum vs. sterling silver? Also, what is rhodium? Is it hypoallergenic? Thank you.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Translucent pastels bring the understated glitter of ice flake quartz into a springtime look, while antiqued finishes on silver beads and findings add a vintage vibe.
How to Make a Sterling Silver Pendant Setting
Create a custom cabochon setting using these step-by-step instructions. This project tutorial explores bench jeweler metal fabrication techniques such as sawing, soldering, filing and polishing.
Ask the Experts Proper Gauge Wire for Wrapped Loops Q&A
Q: What gauge wire is recommended for making wrapped loops? I've tried the 22 and 24. They are too soft, for me, to work with. Would a lower gauge wire work best? I'm a newbie at this. Also, what would be the equivalent gauge size of a wire diameter of, say, .014 or .015"? I've seen only diameters of wires given, and I have no idea how to determine what the gauge would be.
Ask the Experts Gold-filled Chain Q&A
Q: I recently bought gold-filled chains that I will resell to my customers. How do I explain gold-filled?
Ask the Experts Add-a-Bead Chain Q&A
Q: What is "Add-a-bead chain"? What technique secrets apply to this type of chain?
Single-Strand Necklace
Bright seed bead rocailles frame a brilliant Crystal Passions® pear with a beautiful iridescent rainbow for a gorgeous pendant necklace.