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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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Earrings

Whether it's your Big Day or your bestie's, these glittering Czech crystal earrings are the perfect accessory to add sparkle and shine to the day's events.

Design Idea QD24

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Ask the Experts Power Cord Q&A

Q: I made a couple of gemstone chip bracelets on Power cord, but I don't like the way they turned out. The knot area, with a small dab of glue on it, is stiff and brittle. The cord seems to have "warped" and appears to be stretched out of shape. The chips slid on the cord easily so that would not seem to be the reason for this distortion of the cord. Help!

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Ask the Experts Beading Wire Q&A

Q: Hello! Could you tell me if the Accu-Flex beading wires are water resistant? I bought another brand (foolish of me!) to make bracelets and they all got rusty after a few days when in contact with water. The ones that were not in the water, but in a place quite humid, eventually got rusty as well ... I don't want to go through that again! Thank you for your advice!

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Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A

Q: What does one use memory wire for? I bought some thinking that it would stay the way I bent it, and found that it was impossible. Now what do I use it for?

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Ask the Experts Finishing Q&A

Q: When finishing a piece, I don't have a problem with crimping or threading the wire back through the finished beads but I have to pull on it a little too tight for comfort to make sure that the piece doesn't have too much slack in it...and be ruined. Some pieces cannot abide a crimp cover and the crimp will be hidden well but still, is there a secret to achieving the aforementioned task without using a winch?

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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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Ask the Experts Wire for Heavy Beads Q&A

Q: I am creating a necklace with rather heavy beads and am thinking about using 22 ga wire but have no idea how to finish it. I don’t think there’s a crimp big enough...HELP!

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Ask the Experts Beading Wire for Waist Beads Q&A

Q: Is Tigertail good for making waist beads? And if so, which strand is best?

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Ask the Experts Elastic Cord Q&A

Q: I live in Denver, CO and I have a problem with elastic cording breaking. My guess is it due to the lack of humidity. What would be the best elastic cording to use that will last?

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Earrings

These heishi drop earrings are sure to add a touch of boho style to any fashion.

Design Idea 720D

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Earrings

Dareya Cohen’s earring project includes full written instructions for creating your own version of her silver and Crystal Passions® design. Go for the same icy hues or opt for the colors you and your customers like most.

Design Idea F46M

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Triple-Strand Necklace

This multi-strand necklace by Matthew MacMinn can be made in silver and Crystal Passions® peridot green, or opt for the colors you or your customers like most.

Design Idea EC6Q

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Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A

Q: Dear Fire Mountain, what tools should I use to cut and finish my memory wire jewelry?

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Endless Necklace

The possibilities are endless ... and claspless! Here's how to build a long necklace that slips over the head and has no visible beginning or end.

Design Idea 691Q

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How to Use Bulldog Crimps™

Using Bulldog Crimps™ is easy. They work ideally as temporary crimps for stringing beads and holding multiple strands together for display or organization.

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Lashed Wrap Bracelet

Metallic Half Tila® beads stack up in this stylish lashed wrap bracelet, a strong on-going trend. Step-by-step instructions courtesy of Miyuki.

Design Idea E94M

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Using Small Crystals to Make Corners in Designs

Learn how to use small crystals as corner beads and create this sparkling bracelet in this tutorial.

Design Idea H929

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Ring with Seed Beads

To make a seed bead ring, choose your colors from Fire Mountain Gems' vast seed bead selection.

Design Idea 7255

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Stretchy Cord Bracelet

Stretch your skills with this fun, easy bracelet project! Judy Hendrix guides you through making stretch bracelets in this fun and colorful tutorial.

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The Y Necklace

Follow the steps below to create a timeless and fashionable "Y" necklace. Your necklace is sure to get "oohs and aahs" from all who see it.

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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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How to Thread a Needle with Ease

Learn an alternate way to thread a needle without holding it in the air. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.

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How to Use French Wire with Thread

French wire is designed to protect thread and other stringing materials from fraying at the loop of a clasp. Learn how to incorporate it in your designs with these illustrated instructions.

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How to Dye Pearls

Learn how to easily dye pearls to match any outfit or occasion, a process which has been a closely guarded trade secret.

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Morse Code Hoop Earrings

Morse Code jewelry is a fun way to personalize your creations, send secret messages and learn a new skill. Follow the instructions to find out what the beads in these hoops spell out.

Design Idea PG2J

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Using a Stop Bead

Follow along with instructions for how to use a stop bead to keep beads on the thread when starting any off-loom stitch. The stop bead is temporary and easy to remove.

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Morse Code Earrings Set

Support four-legged friends and the organizations that protect them with the proceeds from themed jewelry. You can even include secret messages in Morse code with seed beads--these earrings say, “best friend forever” as a perfect match to the paw print charm.

Design Idea PG24

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Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Bold AND beautiful! Crystal Passions® pearls pair with golden large-link chain in this timeless and elegant jewelry set. Includes full written instructions for creating both necklace and earrings.

Design Idea LA2P

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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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Bracelet

Bead your own Lush Embellished Bracelet using whatever beads strike your fancy. This detailed design by internationally recognized artist and author Sherry Serafini includes a video how-to with Sherry, plus full step-by-step written instructions.

Design Idea 7448

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How to Create the Cubic Right Angle Weave

Here's an easy solution to learning the cubic right-angle weave. Simply follow this illustrative guide and start designing today.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Prometheus® fine silver clay allows you to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art. This beautiful silver feather pendant pairs perfectly with turquoise beads

Design Idea L10Y

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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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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Go green (and gold) with this elegant Y-necklace that’s right on the money. Created by world-renowned designer Gulten Dye, this glass bead and crystal pearl creation includes full step-by-step instructions.

Design Idea C16S

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The Braided Look: 3-strand Bracelet

Braiding multiple strands of small beads gives body to the design and creates visually captivating textures. These easy-to-follow instructions for three-strand braids will get you started.

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Triple-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set

Tube-shaped beads, enhanced by the shimmer of Preciosa Czech crystals, lend an intriguing texture and abundant sparkle to this captivating jewelry set.

Design Idea FC37

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Jazz up a simple string of pearls with the shimmer of Crystal Passions®. This jewelry set combines the sparkling allure of bicones with the gentle luster of crystal pearls for jewelry that is both elegant and exciting.

Design Idea E73R

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Christmas Tree Earrings

Make the season merry and bright with these festive Christmas tree earrings. Customize the design with different colors to suit everyone on your list.

Design Idea D930

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Adjustable Cord Necklaces, Bracelets and Anklets

Follow this handy tutorial to learn how to take a pair of cords and a focal and turn them into an eye-catching adjustable necklace!

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Bring the luck in nature's grace with our single-strand necklace and earring set featuring exquisite magnesite, snow quartz, and mountain jade gemstone beads, accentuated by a delicate four-leaf clover charm.

Design Idea H827

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Lanyard

Personalized and playful, this lanyard features colorful acrylic letter beads strung for a fun, perfect for keys, badges, or everyday carry.

Design Idea PA4H

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Get ready for spring with this easy-to-make jewelry set bursting with the cheery greens and yellows of the first daffodils.

Design Idea H80L

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Like a cozy campfire on a summer night, these Celestial Crystal® fire briolettes bring a bright spark to this beautiful necklace and earring set.

Design Idea H34B

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Large-hole beads with cutouts make perfect frames for small beads in this spring-ready set.

Design Idea PE22

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Experience the beauty of sunstone in this necklace that shines bright. Named 'The Schiller Effect,' this piece is sure to be a customer favorite.

Design Idea HC0G

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Set sail with the shimmering allure of this necklace, destined to add a sea of style to any wardrobe.

Design Idea HA1K

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Bracelet

Silver-toned findings complement the oceanic blues of sodalite, while the off-white leather cord highlights the white streaks in this lapis lazuli lookalike.

Design Idea HA1S

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Single-Strand Necklace

Unisex designs are in! The deep brown-red of brecciated jasper and deep black Hemalyke™ heishi beads compliment the stainless steel triskele pendant for a necklace that anyone can appreciate.

Design Idea GA0L

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Green aventurine and honey-colored citrine complement gold-filled tube beads for a stately, understated necklace and earring set.

Design Idea HA1H

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Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Blues and golds with clear crystal accents give this fantastic collar necklace Egyptian vibes worthy of an Ancient Egyptian priest.

Design Idea G50L

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Enhance your elegance with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set. Adorned with beautifully crafted glass and lampworked glass beads.

Design Idea GA3A

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Creating a patriotic look with red, white, and blue Czech glass beads is a wonderful way to show your national pride.

Design Idea FB0V

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Single-Strand Necklace

Create a beautiful yin-yang unisex statement with this simple stringing project.

Design Idea FB0W

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Iryna Combs created "Passion of Alexandrite" for her June-born daughter to showcase the stone's remarkable color-shifting qualities. This award winning design is crafted with Crystal Passions® fancy stones and complemented by crystal pearls.

Design Idea PF3Q

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Double-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

This elegant set includes a double-strand necklace and matching earrings with Czech glass druk beads and gold-plated accents.

Design Idea FB3R

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This captivating jewelry set is ex-shell-ent! Showcase vibrant Paua shell beads and focal in a single-strand necklace and coordinating earrings.

Design Idea FC03

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Designing with Invisible Cording

Follow along in this video to create a necklace with 'floating' crystal rings using Invizi™-Cord.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Show your love for man's best friend or your support for the local Humane Society or ASPCA with this darling dog-themed jewelry set.

Design Idea PG26

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Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

"Stars and Orbits" is a dazzling necklace and earrings set, crafted with Crystal Passions® Beads, Seed Beads, and Antiqued Silver-Plated Brass Cones, showcasing celestial elegance and sparkle.

Design Idea FA0B

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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Elevate your style with the tousled turquoise hues of this multi-strand necklace and earring set.

Design Idea F64K

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Powercord® Elastic Cord

You’ll love Powercord®, especially after learning about the benefits of this latex-free elastic cording for jewelry-making in a product show-and-tell that shows a variety of colors and widths available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

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Komboloi

Used for everything from meditation to fidget-calming, this design includes step-by-step instructions for making your own worry beads.

Design Idea 870Z

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Stretch Bracelet

Make your own Powercord® energy bracelets with gemstone beads for fast-selling designs.

Design Idea K11A

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Double-Strand Necklace

Accentuate the shapes of pendants with wirework lines. In this necklace design, wire is used to trace and accentuate the veins of the amber butterfly wing.

Design Idea K11Q

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This Easter necklace and earring set celebrates style and grace with pastel Czech fire-polished glass beads and sweet bird charms for a touch of springtime.

Design Idea F97T

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

With a few beads, a printed image and a setting, you can create custom jewelry for any occasion, like this necklace and earring set inspired by Rosie the Riveter.

Design Idea J20F

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Dione® Add A Bead System

Anyone can be a jewelry designer with the Dione® large-hole beads. See how easy it is so create nearly instant, interchangeable jewelry with the Add A Bead system available in metal, gemstone, glass, crystal and other materials.

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Lashed Wrap Bracelet

Embrace the power of peace. A graceful dove charm adorns this lashed wrap bracelet for a harmonious touch to your style.

Design Idea F60G

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Triple-Strand Bracelet

Celebrate the holiday season in style with a triple-strand bracelet featuring festive Czech fire-polished glass Beads. The festive colors and playful charms are perfect for adding a touch of Christmas cheer to your ensemble.

Design Idea F53Y

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Green and pink tourmaline stand side-by-side as gorgeous complimentary colors in this fashionably mirrored necklace and earring set.

Design Idea J604

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

A filigree finding makes a charming focal for the necklace in this easy-to-make jewelry set.

Design Idea G40R

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

The blues of apatite and amazonite lend this necklace and earring set an icy feeling, while tassels of dripping silver chain complete the imagery of "Meltwater."

Design Idea JA1N

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Bracelet

Discover the art of crafting a simple Powercord® bracelet and unleash your creativity by substituting your preferred gemstones for limitless design possibilities.

Design Idea G34B

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Six shapes of mother-of-pearl shimmer in this dynamic necklace and earring project featuring cool whites and fresh greens. Use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own springtime set!

Design Idea K303

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Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Indulge in the allure of exotic colors with this Crystal Passions® triple-strand necklace and earring set, designed to make any woman feel wild and confident.

Design Idea EA4P

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Shimmering crystals in green and gold ooze decadence in this set. The addition of 14Kt gold-filled beads adds a gorgeous metal gleam.

Design Idea HA0Y

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Get your style point across with this turquoise-and-silver jewelry set. A magnetic clasp makes it easy-on, easy-off, too! Just use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own.

Design Idea F41F

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Indulge in the richness of bordeaux-hued pearls, gracefully complemented by emerald rondelle beads for an enchanting touch of glamour.

Design Idea EA47

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Let your creativity take flight with this jewelry set that's fluttering with wood and shell beads and an eye-catching butterfly focal.

Design Idea H922

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Dazzle on the red carpet with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads and complemented by silver-plated brass findings.

Design Idea EA1E

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

This stunning labradorite jewelry set is sure to turn heads with its otherworldly iridescence and captivating glow.

Design Idea PF26

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

This spectacular collar-style necklace and earring set sparkles with Czech fire-polished glass beads and gleams with gold-toned accents. It may look complicated, but our free instructions will walk you through the steps to create your own version.

Design Idea HA1X

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Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Make your own turquoise eye candy with this multi-strand project that dresses up any pair of jeans and your favorite tee. Simply follow the free step-by-step instructions for handmade success.

Design Idea HC0N

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Ornament

Create a wonderfully festive DIY Christmas project using crystal beads and a snowflake ornament frame.

Design Idea J561

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Fire Mountain Fix: T-Drilled Beads

T-drilled guru beads can be tricky to thread your jewelry-making cord through. Here is a trick to stringing that final piece of your mala bracelet.

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Bracelet

An upscale stretch bracelet is dressed up with bronze, olive and blue Czech glass fire-polished beads, as well as champagne glass pearls.

Design Idea C913

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Snowy Czech fire-polished beads and glittery poinsettias are warmed by the gleam of gold-toned accents in this wintery jewelry set.

Design Idea H543

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Multi-Strand Bracelet

Get your mojo on with this swank bracelet of gold and silver colored beads, leather strands and a distinctly retro vibe.

Design Idea H105

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Sun Catcher

A celebration of rainbow colors, this suncatcher will brighten up any setting.

Design Idea J50H

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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Crystal Passions® bicone beads are the star of this interchangeable jewelry set. Three sets in one is a cost-effective choice for the holiday season—make your own using the full written instructions.

Design Idea HA17

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Keep it classic with pink crystal pearls and beautiful laser-cut details. This set's sweet look would be the perfect addition to any wedding, formal occasion or everyday outfit.

Design Idea J31F

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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This fun design is reminiscent of the candy necklaces we all loved as kids. Customers will love the lightweight feel and pop of fun colors.

Design Idea H81J

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Triple-Strand Necklace

Marlynn McNutt’s Spanish Moss necklace combines riverstone and rhyolite to create a beautiful green-white effect reminiscent of soft mosses gathering on the riverbank.

Design Idea 8851

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Light and refreshing as key lime pie, this fun necklace and earring set is ready for spring and summer.

Design Idea J33J

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