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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Embrace everyday elegance with this minimalist Herkimer diamond set—featuring a raw, double-terminated quartz that sparkles with natural beauty and clarity.

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Hidden Gems: Designing with Fancy Stones

Discover how to design stunning, high-quality jewelry using fancy stones—versatile, eye-catching alternatives to faceted gems.

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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?

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Hidden Gems: Designing with Rhinestones

Explore the beauty and versatility of rhinestones as a stylish and creative choice for jewelry designs, offering a brilliant alternative to faceted gems.

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Agate, Red

Discover the rich history and symbolism of lustrous, warm red agate, and find inspiring design ideas to incorporate this timeless gem into your creations.

Hidden Gems: Designing with Cubic Zirconia

Discover the versatility of cubic zirconia (CZ) as a stylish, practical choice for jewelry design, offering endless creative possibilities and rivaling the look of gemstones like amethyst, garnet and citrine.

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Ask the Experts Faceted Stones Q&A

Q: I'm looking for faceted gems stones to use in my wire wrapped jewelry. Any suggestions?

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Ring and Earring Set

Twinkling emerald cubic zirconia hearts adorn these sterling silver ear studs and ring, creating a look that's bound to make everyone green with envy.

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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Discover how Fire Mountain Gems and Beads contributes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the fight against cancer.

Stretch Bracelet and Earring Set

Add dark drama to your jewelry designs with tiger iron gems, golden sheen obsidian and dark Preciosa crystals, as in this striking bracelet and earring set.

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Bracelet

The germ of creativity can spread inspiration of all sorts. Betty Neve took it literally when she created her impressive "Gem Amoeba Cuff" bracelet

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Sharp angles meet glamor in this intriguing necklace and earring set, featuring gold-finished brass chain and findings and rich coffee moonstone gems.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Swirls of 12Kt gold-filled wire playfully encircle a sparkling alexandrite gem in this whimsical necklace by designer Kristin Clarke.

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Video Tutorial: Iolite Bead and Cabochon Earrings

Follow along with Patti, a jewelry designer here at Fire Mountain Gems and beads jewelry studio, teaching a simple and elegant technique that can level up your jewelry making skillset with just a few materials and tools.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

A sparkling cross charm enhances this delicate rose quartz and sterling silver jewelry set, adding a touch of extra significance.

Design Idea L73Q

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Supply Chain Issues: How to Navigate Them and Get What You Need

Navigating supply chain issues might feel messy and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for expert tips from Fire Mountain Gem's own product management lead, KC.

A Fire Mountain Friendship

A friendship kindled during a tour of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads blossoms into a journey filled with thrilling adventures.

The Gemstone Information Manual by the American Gem Trade Association

The Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Jewelry Industry as revised April 10, 2001 are designed to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Deepak's Gem Palace

Stuart chronicles a trip to India after a mysterious phone call from his friend Deepak. This article tells the origin story of one of FMG's greatest sales: Deepak's Gem Palace.

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Has Great Discount Pricing

The more you buy, the more you save with Fire Mountain Gems' All-Assortable Pricing. Our pricing method is based on the total number of items in an order so the more items in your shopping cart the better

How to Care for Your Embellished Garments

Discover tips for safely caring for embellished clothing including how to wash, iron and store these clothing gems for long-lasting fashion.

A Complete Guide to Turquoise

Learn what turquoise is, types of turquoise gems, typical gemological enhancements and buying tips for this popular blue-green gemstone.

All About Rhinestones

Discover interesting beading facts and new insights into the jewelry making industry with articles from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Article: All About Rhinestones

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A carved gem or shell, in which the carved design stands out against a background of a different color.

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