Add a touch of romance with this two-layer necklace featuring lace and gold-tone accents with rose quartz and crystal bead focals.
Moonstone, Pink/Peach
Discover the history, meaning and unique beauty of pink and peach moonstone—from its ancient associations with love and intuition to its gentle shimmer and design potential in modern jewelry-making.
Turquoise, African
Explore the vibrant, grounding beauty of African "Turquoise"—a jasper celebrated for its turquoise-like patterns and transformative energy.
Ask the Experts Rondelles Q&A
Q: What size rondelle do I use with a 12mm bead?
Ask the Experts Cabochons Q&A
Q: I purchased a couple gorgeous cabochons online that are smaller than I expected (14x23mm). I’m not talented enough to wire-wrap something that small, and I can’t find a cabochon setting that will fit them. What should I do?
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: Are turquoise heishi beads made from a solid piece of turquoise or out of ground turquoise and resin? Thank you
Wire Heart Earring Holder
Fire-polished glass beads in silvery hues and smoky glass and silver beads adorn the edges of this decorative mesh heart for a look that’s sure to delight.
Wind Chime
This handmade wind chime features cascading translucent Capiz shell components in soothing oceanic hues, creating a serene and calming melody with every breeze.
Single-Strand Necklace
Cage up a colorful bead using jump rings in this striking unisex necklace design. Ball chain echoes the round shapes of the pendant for a unified look.
Single-Strand Necklace
The perfect gift for a favorite teacher or the apple of your eye, this necklace is easy to make and fun to wear.
The Therapeutic Art of Beading
Discover how the simple act of beading can become a powerful tool for mindfulness, relaxation and emotional well-being.
Bracelet
Set sail for creativity with blue Preciosa seed beads and silver nautical charms—or change the colors and charms to create your own themed designs.
Jasper, Dragon Blood
Dragon blood jasper, thought by some to impart courage to its wearer, may help you face the "dragons" in your life.
Chocolate Mousse Earrings
These charming earrings capture a whimsical, vintage-inspired elegance, featuring delicate polymer clay chocolate mousse accents for a playful yet sophisticated touch.
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: What size ( interior size) of end cap do I use to solder on the ends of a 1mm snake chain? Thank you for responding to my question.
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: I noticed there are so many sizes of crimps. Sometimes when I use the crimp that is designated on the various types of wire I have they still pull off or where off and then the item breaks. Why does this happen I always double check it and give it a tug and figure it is fine. What is going wrong?
Ask the Experts Wire-Working Q&A
Q: I would very much like to start making simple wire ring designs. What shape(s), gauge(s), and tools etc. do you recommend please. Thank you so very much for your time and help!
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: How do you determine the size slide clasp to use?
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: I am very new to beading. What type and size of product are best to use for most beading?
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: I love your design ideas for earrings on fishhook ear wires. Is there a way to create the same designs on an earstud-type earring?
Ask the Experts Metalsmithing Q&A
Q: If I'm creating a silver pendant for a flat back cabochon and have soldered on a bezel setting to a backplate, how do I set decorative faceted gems around it? I've used flat back smooth round cabs with bezel cups soldered on, but want to use faceted gemstones that have a point at the back, 4mm. Do I put something in the bezel cup, or make a hole in the backplate? Or something else?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: Will seed beads fit on necklace memory wire?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I have 10mm Opal Beads - I'm looking to put a gold spacer bead between them - I want to keep this necklace elegant - What would you suggest to the size of the gold spacer bead to look the best?
Ask the Experts Freshwater Pearls Q&A
Q: I would like to make some fancy freshwater pearl necklaces and bracelets. However, I don’t know which wire to choose (22 gauge? 7 strands? 19 or 49?). Could you please help me out? What would be the best wire for freshwater pearls jewelry making? Many thanks in advance