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
Two-Piece Necklace Set
Shenna Lehmer's Indian Wedding Necklace was a standout when it came to the President's Award, featuring many beautiful crystals in eye-popping colors.
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.
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.
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.
Bracelet
Faceted beads framed by Toho™ seed beads make a beautiful centerpiece for this elegant statement bracelet.
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.