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.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by the fidelity of true, lasting and unforgettable love, Lia Dipaola creates a precious set of jewels one might present as a token of deep admiration.
Bib-Style Necklace
Jess Balazovich took inspiration from her love of all things malachite when creating this stunning monochromatic necklace.