Jewelry Making Design Principles | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Tips and Tricks

Learn practical tips and tricks to streamline your process and create bulk jewelry designs efficiently—perfect for growing jewelry businesses and resellers.

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The Backdrop Necklace

Turn heads coming and going with backdrop necklaces—elegant, versatile and effortlessly chic.

Create Your Own High-End Jewelry Look

Learn how to create an elegant, high-end jewelry set—necklace, bracelet and earrings—using gold-filled chain and cubic zirconia for a luxe look that’s affordable and accessible.

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Jewelry Designers Answer Their Most Asked Questions

Patti and Elaine answer the most common jewelry-making questions—from tools and materials to techniques and design inspiration—in this fun and informative video.

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We Ask Our Designers

Patti and Elaine share their creative process and reveal where they find inspiration for their jewelry designs—whether it’s nature, daily life or designing to sell.

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Honoring Our Veterans:

This article celebrates U.S. veterans and shares inspiring ways jewelry artists can make a difference—supporting veteran organizations through meaningful designs and creative giving.

Beyond Boho:

Learn how to use wood, shell and pearls to create elegant jewelry designs that go beyond traditional Boho style.

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Minimalist vs. Maximalist Jewelry Styles

Explore how the same jewelry materials can create two strikingly different looks—one minimalist, one maximalist—and discover which design style speaks to you.

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Wanderlust Sparkle: How Travel Inspires Jewelry Design

Discover how travel and treasured memories shape jewelry design—through color, symbolism, and story-rich styles inspired by global adventures.

5 Tips to Make Budget-Friendly Jewelry

Learn 5 practical tips for making beautiful, budget-friendly gemstone jewelry—perfect for designers who want to create accessible pieces their customers will love.

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How to Create Jump Ring Jewelry

Discover fresh, modern ways to create stylish jewelry using versatile jump rings in this inspiring how-to video.

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Creating Connectivity

Each of these materials comes from the Earth, and the pieces seem to hum not only with Earth's vitality, but with that of the artist who made it.

Symbols in Jewelry from Every Continent

From ancient amulets to modern designs, jewelry carries history in every piece. Explore how a selection of global symbols shapes the jewelry we wear today.

Hidden Gems: Designing with Rhinestones

Explore the beauty and versatility of rhinestones as a stylish and creative choice for jewelry designs, offering a brilliant alternative to faceted gems.

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Hidden Gems: Designing with Cubic Zirconia

Discover the versatility of cubic zirconia (CZ) as a stylish, practical choice for jewelry design, offering endless creative possibilities and rivaling the look of gemstones like amethyst, garnet and citrine.

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The Meditative Art of Bead Mosaics: A Path to Creativity and Calm

Learn how bead mosaics are more than just an art form, they’re an experience for both the mind and body, providing peace and relaxation.

Angels Among Us

Create angelic jewelry full of meaning. Discover how a simple design can offer hope, comfort and love with Kristal Wick's inspiring Awareness Angel Earrings.

Honoring Frank Schofield

Learn how Chris’ family creatively honored the passing of her son-in-law through Eternal Reefs.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Jewelry designers and beading artists can raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Here are five popular ways to pitch in.

Jet Black Jewelry

Explore the current trend of black gemstones in jewelry for a jet-black jeweled look.

How to Be Inspired By (but not copy) Jewelry

Here’s a helpful guide and examples for jewelry makers on finding design inspiration without copying.

Commedia Dell'arte

Discover how Commedia dell'Arte and Carnevale shape today's fashion. Infuse this historic flair into your jewelry designs!

Matching Gemstones to Eye Color

Match your eye color with gemstones: aquamarine for blue, jade for green, and topaz for brown. Explore our curated or full collection to create your perfect piece.

The History of Glass Beads

Discover the history of glass bead making, with roots in Ancient Rome and evolving through innovative techniques spurred by the advent of industrialization.

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