Susan Opie's nostalgic 2021 Jewelry-Making Contest entry features adorable, hand-sculpted renditions of everyone's favorite spud spouses.
Cuff Bracelet
For quick-and-easy style with a sporty feel, use black lip shell as a checkered inlay on a cuff bracelet!
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.
Hair Sticks
What you can create is limited only by your imagination. Let your creativity take flight with this pair of hair sticks adorned with colorful butterfly wings.
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.
Bib-Style Necklace
Susan Opie honors many of art's most notable masters in her hand-painted polymer clay masterpiece.
Ring
Let Apoxie® Sculpt be a part of your design! Mini chips set against a black backdrop give this stainless steel ring a natural, sophisticated appeal.
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.
Single-Strand Necklace
Sergiy Nagorny's "Encaptured" proves that inspiration can come from anywhere--even a cast iron fence overgrown with ivy.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Evoke the beauty of sunrise over an island mountain range with this fun jewelry set.
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.
Lanyard
Spice up a ho-hum lanyard with an extraordinary kumihimo lanyard of striking red cord and eye-catching silver chain for a look that convention-goers and coworkers alike will remember.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Experience the magnificent splendor of Preciosa with this breathtaking crystal and pearl necklace, designed to capture attention and turn heads wherever you go.
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.
Single-Strand Necklace
Metal clay was brilliantly combined with citrine and sunstone in this artistic masterpiece. Let this OOAK statement necklace inspire your metal clay creations.
Single-Strand Necklace
A rainbow has never been so vibrant as in glorious Crystal Passions™ crystals strung upon titanium-coated wire.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
You'll be pretty in pink with a vintage feel in this set.
Single-Strand Necklace
The gorgeous opal at the center of this pendant informed the rest of Merilou Jenkins' design, resulting in swirling wirework forms that act as a playground for the eyes.
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.