If you stop and smell the rosy blooms of this beaded necklace, you may notice a tiny pollinator buzzing around the petals.
Bib-Style Necklace
Betty Neve's "Curvalicious" bib-style necklace is a masterpiece of wearable art. Its undulating patterns, crafted from colorful seed beads, are a testament to intricate design and vibrant expression.
Single-Strand Necklace
Bead in the pursuit of happiness. A joyful spectrum of yellow seed beads was used to shade and highlight the realistic petals of this blooming focal.
Doll
Brides come in all sizes—even doll sizes! Cathy Infante’s Effervescent Bride brings the beauty of that special day to the small scale with a hand-crocheted gown and beautiful Czech glass embellishments.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
Create a distinctive multi-strand bracelet using Tila seed beads. Follow along with the video to learn the proper weaving pattern.
Bracelet
Let color speak for itself in this easy-to-create bracelet. Matching seed beads and silver components make this piece pop.
Bib-Style Necklace
Let the icy chill of this design's ornate crystal details inspire your next beading project.
Single-Strand Necklace
Sometimes we need to pause and take in the world around us. Betty Neve understands this and captures that sentiment in her beautiful Desert Tranquility necklace.
Single-Strand Necklace
"Ocean Treasures" by Svetlana Kossman took the judges on an exotic undersea adventure in FMG's 2016 crystal contest, claiming the Employee's Choice title.
Bracelet
Gold hues really shine with blue-green seed beads that catch the eye, giving this bracelet a sense of light and motion.
Bib-Style Necklace and Bracelet Set
Keiko Wada has outdone herself with her enchanting masterpiece, taking us on a stroll through her incredible Midnight Garden. Both the necklace and the bracelet are blooming with incredibly intricate details that evoke the beauty of a blossoming garden.
Double-Strand Necklace
Like its namesake, Hiroko Toda’s Sakura necklace captures the beauty of ephemeral nature with delicate seed-beaded flowers so detailed that they seem true-to-life.
Bib-Style Necklace
"Desert Morning" is inspired by the rare dew after desert rain and features a fresh use of stones around the neck.
Single-Strand Necklace
Jewelry designer Ezartesa lassoed the moon and brought it down into the romantic facets of this award-winning moonstone bridal necklace.
Belt
Go beyond the basic bracelet and continue your pattern with this beautiful seed bead belt design.
Bracelet
Love is in the air! Kumihimo-braided seed beads in romantic colors create a beautiful ombre affect around the wrist.
Bangle Bracelet
Discover the versatility of Accu-Flex® as it seamlessly weaves into this charming bangle design, offering both strength and flexibility for a unique and delightful accessory.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This design bursts into a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, adorned with seed beads and Celestial Crystal® beads.
Home Decor Figurine
"Hibernation Dreams", a home décor sculpture made from beads, was the result of stumbling upon just the right bead at the right time.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Naja focals and calming pearls evoke a relaxing maritime feeling with this necklace and earring set.
Earrings
Capture some of that Southwestern feel with earrings of the Arizona desert accented with beautiful peyote stitch.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Turquoise blue and emerald green pair well with gunmetal-plated brass in this necklace and asymmetrical earrings set. It has an updated vintage vibe that is also a little bit hip.
Single-Strand Necklace
Learn how to make a two-strand twisted herringbone seed bead necklace that's ready to layer with other pieces or be worn on its own.
Two-Piece Convertible Necklace and Earring Set
Painted gold moons and stars twinkle on Preciosa® Czech pressed glass beads, echoed by gold-toned accents and offset by a twist of rainbow-finished seed beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
Put a touch of spring in your step with the bursting blooms of this floral necklace. Create it using your favorite colors.
Bracelet
Grow your jewelry lines with pieces inspired by this vibrant floral bracelet. Finished chain makes it easy.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The inventive use of Accu-Flex® beading wire as embellished links in this design is sure to get noticed.
How to Make the Daisy Chain Stitch
Follow along with Rose as she teaches the daisy chain seed bead stitch to create adorable DIY daisy chain seed bead bracelets and necklaces. The daisy chain stitch is a fun, simple stitch that’s great for a variety of designs. Follow along with this instructional video to try it for yourself.
Single-Strand Necklace
Two necklaces in one! This reversable floral design adds a burst of either light or dark color to your wardrobe.
Triple-Strand Necklace
Just like the feathers of a peacock, the blues and greens of Nina Leon’s Mardi Gras necklace just demand attention towards their beauty.
Bracelet
Waves of golden seed beads frame classic pearls in in Yan Yee Winnie Ho’s gorgeous Fresh Water Pearl Set bracelet.
Collar-Style Necklace
Inspiration can come from anywhere. This beaded necklace was inspired by the beauty of the natural world and aptly named Gaea's gift.
Bib-Style Necklace
Journey to Oz in this incredibly detailed piece from Karen D'Andrea.
Collar-Style Necklace
Apollinariya Koprivnik's enchanting necklace "Andel" took the gold medal prize in 2016's seed bead competition with its stunning design and detail.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Turquoise, coral, leather and silver give this multi-strand Southwest-inspired necklace its grit and glam.
Belt Buckle
Buckle-up with this petroglyph-inspired seed bead design perfect for Western styles.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Create the look of traditional heishi beads for less with these lightweight polymer clay options. Perfect for evoking earthen palettes and a natural feel.
Earrings
Deep red garnet beads hang like little pomegranates from these fun seed-beaded hoops.
Bracelet
Seed beads, crystal pearls, soutache braid and other beautiful materials dance a mesmerizing "Minuet" in Keiko Wada's delightful bracelet.
Bracelet
Embellish a simple bead bracelet with a silver charm, like this tiny lizard, for a fun touch of movement and character.
Bracelet
Create this stunning Western-inspired seed bead bracelet that captures the essence of the frontier, while incorporating a special message into the pattern.
Earrings
Sapphire beads nestle among crystal pearls and rainbow-finished clear seed beads, dangling from ear wires set with cubic zirconia.
Single-Strand Necklace
The Maori believe whales are the descendants of Tangaroa, the god of the oceans who transported the first man safely to New Zealand's island shores. The tail is seen as a symbol of strength.
Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Svetlana Dubinsky's jewelry set "Blooming Desert" captured sparkling spring growth with a delicate use of crystals.
Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Play with a wide variety of available crystal components to create the ornate flower detailing spread across this necklace.
Bracelet
Create the colorful mosaic look of this bracelet with DiamonDuo™ beads. The faceted front provides extra dimension and play of light.
Bracelet
This beautiful seed-beaded bracelet uses peyote stitch to craft little colored coral patches for a statement piece of natural-yet-otherworldly beauty.
All About Seed Bead Stitches
This comprehensive chart covers over 30 different stitches along with their uses and preferred seed bead styles.
Interchangeable Bracelet, Earring and Ring Set
An interchangeable bracelet, rings and earrings made this labor of love (and pop culture) an easy victor for the Employee's Choice award.
Open-Ended Necklace
GLITZYstones and beads took her inspiration from the swan floating over the lake, and its elegant nature earned her the Whimsy Award in the crystal contest.
Bib-Style Necklace
Winning a Silver Medal winner in the crystal category, Jody Young really made a standout with her necklace, a wonderful mix of Crystal Passions® and Czech glass.
Costume
Sherazade (and love triumphs) took home the Grand Prize Silver Medal, an amazing labor of love and technique to create a story telling piece of clothing.
Bib-Style Necklace
Get a boost of confidence with this Trendsetter Award-winning piece "Queen of Hearts" by Ekaterina Uskova. The large gemstones and bold colors made the wearer feel like a queen.
Pendant
Magic Sphere
Collar-Style Necklace
Sheila Christie melded Greek myths with Native American materials, combining two hemispheres for the Pacific Northwest Inspiration Award.
Bib-Style Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Sharing a tie for the Bronze Medal in jewelry design, the Homage to Cartier's Toussaint is a throwback to a famous jewelry piece. A mix of stunning Crystal Passions® and intricate seed beads.
Ornament
Wire frames make custom beaded ornaments a breeze. Make for hostess and holiday gifts.
Bracelet
Long magatama seed beads gather around this kumihimo bracelet like clusters of acorns in an oak tree, topped by custom metal clay bead caps.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Layer on the style with complementary necklaces and matching earrings. The seed bead piece is a great backdrop for the leaf pendant.
Bracelet
Make this Potawatomi stitch seed bead bracelet that’s full of color and fun.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Similar to the spiral rope technique, this beautiful seed bead jewelry set is created using the dot stitch.
Bracelet
The daisy chain stitch seed bead bracelet makes darling display on the wrist.
Bracelet
Create a bright handmade bracelet, including the clasp, by following our free step-by-step instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Carved camel-bone flowers are surrounded by colorful seed beads in intricate patterns.
Triple-Strand Stretch Bracelet
Bamboo tube beads add a slight tropical flavor to this Southwestern-inspired bracelet.
Key Ring
Embellish key rings with flowers, butterflies and kittens for a feel-good look.
Bracelet
For a modern and economical spin on a classic bracelet, adorn your wrist in white Crystal Passions® pearls in this beautiful classic-meets-contemporary bracelet.
Bracelet
Faceted beads framed by Toho™ seed beads make a beautiful centerpiece for this elegant statement bracelet.
Single-Strand Necklace
Want to be Dripping in Diamonds? This crystal contest finalist by Susan Sassoon is a wonderful example of Miyuki seed beads and Crystal Passions® rhinestone chatons working in harmony.
Bracelet
When the desire to design hits you, you just can't deny it. Crystal Passions rivoli and bicones combine with galvanized silver Toho beads in a beautiful finalist in the crystal contest.
Bib-Style Necklace
The Grand Prize Gold Medal Winner, sent in by Giovanna Cau, is a wonderful necklace mixing seed beads and crystals in visual harmony.
Bib-Style Necklace
The Bronze Medal winner in the necklace category of crystal contest. An Alaskan Summer captured in one piece of jewelry, brings beautiful nature themes to life.
Choker-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Interlocking circles make for a striking modern style in silver, ruby and black glass seed beads.
Designer Bead
Edwin Batres tied for the Bronze Medal in the fashion accessories category of the crystal contest. He drew his inspiration from the agave pineapple, creating an adorable (but glittering) bead.
Hat and Band
In the Southwest, no hat is complete without a seed-beaded hatband! Fire Mountain Gems associate Heather shows off her inner cowgirl with her own personalized hatband.
Purse
Follow the yellow brick road to Ruth Spiekerman's design. The detail work on its many surfaces and attention to every surface earned this design Employee's Choice.
Bib-Style Necklace
Sometimes art refuses any category other than its own, which is why AtypicaLab di Cristina Patratanu's piece "Wind of Spring" won the special Whimsy Award!
Home Décor Garden Sculpture
Grab a container and begin to "grow" your own seed bead garden scene. This whimsical home décor design features a beaded willow and colorful pansies.
Double-Strand Necklace
Shoko Kimura took the judges on a seed bead-filled voyage with her piece. The subtle nod to nautical vessels and variation in detailing earned this design the President's Award.
Home Décor Wall Art
Paint with the versatile colors of seed beads to capture the spectrum of saturated hues in a Southwest sunset in this framed wall decor.
Collar-Style Necklace
Stephanie J. Eddy was inspired by Van Gogh's famous painting when she sought to explore the ancient art of French beaded flowers to create this swirling piece.
Purse
A feat in both sewing and construction, this faux Fabergé egg purse makes a stunning statement on the stand and over your shoulder.
Cuff Bracelet
Renata's beautiful seed bead bracelet is inspired by the Arizona desert and the fantastical flora that resides there.
Single-Strand Thistle Necklace
Inspired by the natural edge of nature, this prickly necklace features a twisted bouquet of thistle flowers.
Bracelet
Rangashrii Santhanam's "Maharani" bracelet showcases brilliant crystal fancy stones in a design worthy of royal standing.
Bib-Style Necklace
Mariana Vasileva's "The Hot Dragon" won the Trendsetter Award for its punky, sharp, bold style choices. It leaves an energy in the room that can't be denied.
Bib-Style Necklace
Patricia Parker modeled the vibrant seed-beaded blooms in "Le Jardin" after flowers from her own garden, bringing a colorful world to life through jewelry.
Bracelet
Elevate your wrist with a stylish touch using this seed bead bracelet adorned with stunning copper beads, adding a decorative flair to your overall look.
Bracelet
This striking western-inspired bracelet design is created from popular Toho seed beads. The three-strand slide-lock clasp creates a professional and secure finish.
Necklace
Inspired by all things mystical, "Empress of the Fog Dragons" transforms beads and wire into stunning, lifelike creatures.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by the vivid colors of the gemstone cabochons, Krafty Max created the look of a frozen rainbow in her icy jewelry set.
Bracelet
Lisa Martinez turned accident into inspiration when her beads spilled together, creating this lustrous seed bead bracelet.
Double-Strand Necklace
Jade Sergi's beautiful necklace, "Autumn Blossoms" is inspired by the intricate patterns of French beaded flowers.
Bracelet
Let this butterfly wrap bracelet inspire your seed bead creations with its mesmerizing design. Butterfly motifs are always in demand and are a beautiful symbol of rebirth and spiritual growth.
Bib-Style Necklace
In Slavic mythology, heroes go in search of a fiery creature in order to take possession of his feather. The fiery radiance of Elena Landzberg's design captures the creature's essence.
Earrings
Copper, silver and gunmetal clash in a symphony of mixed metal with a touch of glass.