Seasonal & Holiday Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Travel to the sandy beaches of Hawaii as you take inspiration from this design. Oceanic elements and braided wire really tie this set's theme together.

Design Idea MF29

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Earrings

Capture a spectrum of colors in these 12Kt gold-filled earrings adorned with Crystal Passions® bicone beads for a look that's both edgy and cheerful.

Design Idea D13Y

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Indulge in celestial charm with this sterling silver and rainbow moonstone necklace and earring set. The reflective allure of the silver and rhinestone drops is gracefully balanced by the icy irregularity of the stones on the chain.

Design Idea H33R

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Give customers a special way to keep a loved one close to their heart with a chamber pendant jewelry set. Deposit small keepsakes such as a lock of hair or even cremated ashes into the chamber.

Design Idea K919

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Bracelet and Earring Set

Druzy stars add a touch of celestial charm to this bracelet and earring set featuring the shimmering allure of Crystal Passions® pearls and crystals. The invigorating combination of green and gold make it a stunning addition to your jewelry collection.

Design Idea PJ3G

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Bracelet

This bracelet blends the relaxed charm of faux suede cording with the glamour of gold-plated steel chain, creating a look that is both sophisticated and casually alluring.

Design Idea PM2V

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Bracelet

Bring a touch of spring with this stunning bracelet adorned with sparkling beads. Graceful forget-me-not flowers spill from the sides, enhancing its feminine allure.

Design Idea PK2T

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Sunset Bracelet

Experience the essence of an Ocean Sunset woven into each seed bead of this exquisite bracelet, a stunning creation that earned its place as a 2023 finalist.

Design Idea PM3R

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Cosplay Jewelry

Cosplay jewelry helps fans embody favorite characters from pop culture. Learn more about creating these popular jewelry and accessories to wear or sell.

How (and Why) to Make a Christmas Spider

Uncover the intriguing backstory of the Christmas spider and learn to craft your own spider ornament in this enlightening article.

Earrings

Shimmering droplets of ocean spray cascade from these elegant earrings, complemented by the gleam of silver. The chic interplay of cool tones captivates with subtle twinkles.

Design Idea PM2R

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Collar-Style Necklace

Madlen Zhorzholiani's "Sun in the Sea" necklace takes you on an under-the-sea adventure. The captivating interplay of colors is surpassed only by the intricacy of the beadwork.

Design Idea PM3Q

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Bracelet

Add warmth to rainbow fluorite's cool blues and greens with antique copper-plated beads in a graceful flower shape. The mix of round and faceted fluorite beads adds a distinct touch to this elegant bracelet.

Design Idea PK2R

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Double-Strand Necklace

Get inspired to add a touch of realism to your jewelry designs with this gorgeous seed-beaded butterfly necklace.

Design Idea PM3J

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"Butterfly Explosion" Inspirational Bead Mosaic

Crafted with precision using seed beads, "Butterfly Explosion" vividly captures the delicate beauty of butterflies in flight. The mosaic's detailed design and vibrant colors showcase the artist's exceptional skill and creativity, making it a standout piece.

Design Idea PM3S

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Single-Strand Necklace

This abstract pendant is complex and simple, elegant and raw, gritty and refined. With its dark cord, this edgy necklace is perfect for the spirit of a new generation.

Design Idea PL25

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Single-Strand Necklace

The red tones of this pendant's copper wire wrapping enhance the beauty of the green focal stone; its freeform design complements the asymmetry of the stone.

Design Idea PL24

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Single-Strand Necklace

With a sultry golden radiance reminiscent of a volcanic hot spring, this necklace emanates avant-garde allure and embodies original style.

Design Idea PL22

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Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set

Crafted with meticulous detail, this captivating necklace and earring set features a silver-finished steel charm in the shape of a heart with a cutout design, complemented by a smaller single-sided heart charm in gold-finished steel. The set is elegantly accented with a silver-plated brass curb chain and gold-plated brass ear wires designed as round hoops adorned with open hearts.

Design Idea QC2K

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Bib-Style Necklace

Irina Oleinik's "Dragon" necklace was a finalist in our 2023 Jewelry-Making Contest. This masterpiece of seed beading is destined to make a dramatic entrance!

Design Idea PM3G

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

This necklace and earring set, as cool and refreshing as an ocean breeze, features Crystal Passions® and amazonite beads. The necklace, with its distinct square drape, is perfectly complemented by a sky blue leather cord, harmonizing with the tranquil hues of the amazonite.

Design Idea PK24

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

A square drape sets this aquamarine and blue aventurine set apart, with gold accents adding a touch of shimmer to its misty hues.

Design Idea PK25

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Best Foot Forward

Put your best foot forward with fun anklets, be they single or stacked. Learn more about this hot trend and how you can incorporate it into your summer look.

Tropical Weddings

Tropical-themed weddings are a perfect way to create a special day that feels like a vacation for you and your guests.

Ornament

Bask in the rosy aura of this heavenly messenger. This little angel will add a touch of grace to your decorations, bringing a serene presence to any setting.

Design Idea PM2T

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Two-Piece Christmas Bracelet Set

Using large and small seed beads in the Cellini stitch creates a 3D effect. Katsue Huang's experiments with this technique produced festive Christmas tree and Santa hat motifs.

Design Idea PM3M

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A Jewelry-Maker's Advent Calendar

Have some fun! Turn an advent calendar into a jewelry-making challenge by creating one piece a day until Christmas.

Halloween Jewelry

Say hello to spooky season with hauntingly fun jewelry! Find ideas, inspiration and materials for Halloween jewelry in this article.

Holiday Jewelry and Craft Traditions

The holiday season is all about tradition. Why not add to your list of Christmas traditions using your beads and jewelry-making supplies?

The Anklet - A Bracelet for the Legs

Feel a little scandalous this summer: put on some jewelry and flash those ankles! Learn all about this edgy accessory here.

Earrings

Create elegant fall earrings with Celestial Crystal® beads for a subtle charm and feminine allure for any outfit.

Design Idea PD33

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Bracelet and Earring Set

This striking, sophisticated bracelet and earring set showcases floral-embossed brass with a petite floral pattern. The addition of lustrous seed beads in midnight hues of blue and amethyst brings a rich and alluring touch to this dramatic ensemble.

Design Idea PH27

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Earrings

The Preciosa Czech crystal beads in these earrings sparkle in candlelight, beautifully capturing the essence of Hanukkah's celebration of light.

Design Idea PJ2Y

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An Ocean of Style

Dive into ocean-themed jewelry trends featuring mermaids, sea-life motifs and breezy coastal styles.

Multi-Strand Bracelet

Step out in style with this multi-gemstone bracelet featuring Celestial Crystal® beads and gold-plated accents.

Design Idea PD36

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Earrings

Pink and gold dazzle together in an earring design featuring Sculpey® PREMO clays and gold leaf sheet. Wire twists form breast cancer ribbon symbols.

Design Idea PH2Y

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Transform your style with our mesmerizing necklace and earring set showcasing Preciosa Czech crystals in light sapphire, sapphire, and cobalt blue, beautifully paired with a fashionable paperclip chain and gold-finished brass accents.

Design Idea PK2U

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Fun, Festive and Easy Holiday Earrings

Celebrate the Christmas spirit in style with this merry collection of holiday earring designs. Use these sparkling ideas for sales, accessorizing and gifts.

Triple-Strand Necklace

Turn heads this holiday season with this stunning necklace adorned with the intricate beauty of a Crystal Passions® amethyst drop, an emerald Chaton, and a mix of Crystal Passions® amethyst and emerald beads, all elegantly complemented by a delicate gold-finished chain.

Design Idea PH39

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Ornament

Craft an enduring vision of loveliness that will captivate generations to come with this radiant snowflake ornament, adorned with lustrous green beads and sparkling crystals.

Design Idea F83U

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Earrings

For a truly festive touch, craft charming Christmas earrings featuring a gold-finished pewter and enamel Christmas sleigh.

Design Idea F552

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Earrings

Faceted cone beads give the popular Christmas tree earring design a sleek, modern look.

Design Idea FA3G

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Bookmark

Create this enchanting bookmark featuring two hearts embellished with Crystal Passions® rhinestones. A flowering vine winds its way down the double-sided base.

Design Idea FB3N

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Earring

Radiating a golden luminosity, cultured freshwater pearls take center stage, gracefully paired with the luster of gold-plated brass beads in these enchanting earrings.

Design Idea G30Z

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Earrings

With icy whites and greens as cool as frost, these cultured pearl and natural green aventurine earrings make a striking and contemporary statement.

Design Idea G302

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Bangle Bracelet

Create something vibrant and special with this sweet and romantic bracelet. Adorned with sparkling hearts and red Crystal Passions® bicone beads, this adjustable bracelet is certain to delight.

Design Idea G637

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Ornament

Transform your holiday décor with a touch of wild elegance as you adorn your space with a meticulously handcrafted spider ornament, an exquisite nod to the tradition of the Christmas spider.

Design Idea PB2W

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Single-Strand Necklace

A delicate floral lei forms the essence of this radiant necklace, adorned with Crystal Passions® light rose and tanzanite crystals. Cascading gracefully, the necklace evokes the enchanting beauty of a blossoming garden.

Design Idea QC2F

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Triple-Strand Bracelet

Here we go a-tasseling among the beads and bling! The classic blend of golden lava with crystal blues is grand during the holiday season and wears beautifully into the following year, too.

Design Idea PH2W

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Ornament

Create your personalized rendition of this minimalist angel by incorporating Czech fire-polished glass beads, colored wire and your preferred selection of seed and bugle beads. The possibilities are endless!

Design Idea D1A4

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Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set

Experience versatility and elegance with this exclusive 3-piece necklace and earring set, featuring three distinct chain designs in silver-plated brass—a classic figaro, long and short oval, and figure 8 bead adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in light topaz, peridot, Capri blue, Siam, and emerald, accented by an imitation nickel-plated brass double-sided puffed heart charm for an exquisite touch of style.

Design Idea QD2A

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Rogue Winterfest

Discover how Fire Mountain Gems supports three local mental health organizations through their involvement in Rogue Winterfest.

Earrings

Refresh your look with these elegant drop earrings featuring hand-cut dyed garnet, natural amethyst, and peridot beads, accented with sterling silver for a touch of sophistication.

Design Idea QD2F

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Bracelet

Wide spacer bars and gemstone beads warm up the cool silvery tones of this bold bracelet design, while the toggle clasp gives it a secure finish.

Design Idea PH2K

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Single-Strand Necklace

Add a touch of grace and elegance with this exquisite gold-plated brass necklace and earring set. The set features delicate dragonfly charms and a stunning alphabet letter 'A' charm, suspended from a chain crafted in gold-finished brass with faceted ball and crimped rondelle accents, imparting a sophisticated allure to your ensemble.

Design Idea QD2J

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Earrings

Preciosa Czech crystals in red, green and iridescent clear add seasonal splendor to these swinging drop earrings.

Design Idea PH2C

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10 Handcrafted Holiday Party Gifts

Hosting a party (or three) this holiday season? Give your guests a handmade gift to make the occasion even more festive and heartfelt.

Single-Strand Necklace

Need a quick necklace? Just add a charm to a chain with a jump ring or bail, and voilà, it’s ready!

Design Idea PG2V

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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.

Design Idea PH38

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Flight of the Bumblebee

Bees are popping up in fashion and jewelry trends. Check out ideas for adding bumblebees to jewelry designs for a happy buzz.

Summer Camp Jewelry

Capture the magic of a childhood summer with this nostalgia-drenched jewelry trend. Learn how the basic techniques of your camp craft table are making their way into modern fashion.

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.

Design Idea PF4C

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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.

Design Idea PG3J

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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.

Design Idea PG3N

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Transform your festive look with our stunning Christmas charm bracelet, beautifully embellished with glistening Czech pearl-coated glass druk beads.

Design Idea PH2H

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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.

Design Idea PG33

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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.

Design Idea PH3B

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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.

Design Idea PH2A

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Bracelet and Earring Set

Elevate your style with our exquisite earrings and bracelet featuring stunning lilac stone and yellow calcite beads, accented with silver-plated brass for a touch of elegance.

Design Idea PH26

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Ask the Experts Wire Gauge Q&A

Q: What gauge of metal wire should I use for making a beaded Christmas tree with size 11/0 seed beads? The wire needs to be strong enough to support the weight of many glass seed beads, plus miniature ornaments of metal and glass, but it also needs to be narrow enough to fit through the seed bead holes. Thanks for your help!

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Christmas Tree Earrings

Gold wire swirls around sparkling Crystal Passions® beads to create the perfect holiday silhouette. This understated earring design needs only three shapes of crystal beads to make a lightweight design.

Design Idea PH2G

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Earrings

Add a touch of holiday spirit to your look with our Christmas earrings featuring jolly Santa Claus charms, intricate lampworked glass beads, Crystal Passions®-enhanced lustrous Pearls, and dazzling elements.

Design Idea PG3M

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Bracelet

There are hearts a-plenty in this romantic charm bracelet. Even the sterling silver base chain has heart-shaped links for the ultimate love-themed accessory!

Design Idea PG3K

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Earrings

These dazzling Crystal Passions® beads and drops allow this beautiful earring set to fully capture the light and reflect a dazzling array of colors.

Design Idea PH33

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Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set

Stay fashion-fresh with amazonite! This necklace, earring and bracelet set is designed around the contrast between the warm golden tones of the findings and the cool minty blue-green of the gemstone.

Design Idea QC25

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Bracelet

Icy blue coated glass and crystal clear fire-polished beads coil around the wrist alongside two styles of silver-plated beads. This quick-and-easy winter bracelet design ends with an intricate snowflake charm for seasonal style.

Design Idea PF4B

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Earrings

Like classic ornaments, these beautiful earrings feature Christmas reds and greens framed in fashionable copper beads and elegantly woven copper wire.

Design Idea PH2M

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Earrings

Create the popular Christmas tree earrings by stacking three sizes of Crystal Passions margarita beads in majestic green, accented with golden findings, stardust beads, and Preciosa crystal rondelles.

Design Idea PH2Z

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Ornaments

You can never make too many Christmas designs. This tutorial from Preciosa teaches how to make a seed bead net to place over and dress up glass baubles.

Design Idea EA8P

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Bell Ornament

Ring in some holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape and supports the structure of this bell ornament.

Design Idea EA8L

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Queen's Link Chainmaille

Add elegant detail to chainmaille jewelry using the queen's link chainmaille technique.

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Décor

Branch out into holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape of this holly branch. Add Preciosa’s pearls as red holly berries or white mistletoe!

Design Idea EA7Q

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Ornament

Stitch a glittering snowflake net over a round round Christmas ornament. Make this holiday treasure with full step-by-step instructions from Preciosa®.

Design Idea CAF9

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Ornament

Use off-loom beading stitches to create this lacy embellishment for a Christmas tree ornament using our full step-by-step instructions, courtesy of Preciosa®.

Design Idea CAEZ

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Memory Wire Bracelet

A stunning memory wire bracelet adorned with a harmonious blend of natural wood, captivating gemstones, and elegant sterling silver charms and beads.

Design Idea L10K

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Bracelet and Earrings Set

Complete your ensemble with our elegant 3-strand bracelet and matching earrings, adorned with Preciosa Czech rose and Labrador crystal beads, beautifully complemented by antique silver-plated pewter accents.

Design Idea PH28

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Earrings

This pair of earrings featuring majestic green Crystal Passions® crystals add a simple and stately accent to any outfit.

Design Idea PH37

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Caring for kids takes a village. That's why we love supporting organizations that do just that. The Boy and Girls Clubs of America have been providing a safe place for the kids the serve for over 100 years. Support your favorite organization and help a kid on the path to a great future.

Design Idea PG22

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Ornament Hanger

Using an elegant ornament hanger, anything with a loop can become a beautiful ornament!

Design Idea PE2H

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Earrings

These charming polymer clay popsicles are dripping with style.

Design Idea PC2Q

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Cotton Filled Gift Box

Experience the enchantment of the holidays with our Christmas gift box, featuring ribbon charms and festive trinkets.

Design Idea PH2U

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Mother-of-pearl shell meets the dramatic flashes of Czech fire-polished glass for a striking necklace and earrings set that is just as at home on the seaside as the dance floor.

Design Idea HC0K

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This holly-day-inspired necklace and earring set in glistening crystal is sure to add the Christmas spirit to any outfit this season.

Design Idea KA2G

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

An eclectic mix of shapes and colors, this necklace and earring set is perfect for welcoming spring with a dash of drama.

Design Idea H926

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Christmas Wind Chime

Ring in the season with a cheerful wind chime. Skillfully shaped ParaWire™ forms a warm Christmas greeting, accented with Asfour crystal and festive colored beads.

Design Idea PP22

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Earrings

Add a bit of fairytale whimsy to your outfit with these delicate flower-themed earrings. Lightweight acrylic flower components make enchanting focal points, and their frosted finish beautifully contrasts with shiny metallics and glistening crystals.

Design Idea G61S

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