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!