Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

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.

Design Idea CA30

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Two-Piece Midi Ring Set

Memory wire is perfect for creating delicate midi rings, like these two beauties adorned with Czech pearl-coated druk beads and a sparkling rhinestone.

Design Idea RA27

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Bracelet

A prayer box beautifully accents this chainmaille-inspired bracelet’s intricate pattern, adding deeper meaning to this stylish piece.

Design Idea RC2V

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Single-Strand Necklace

Experience the soothing touch and gentle sound of sensory jewelry with a necklace featuring lightweight aluminum jump rings.

Design Idea QF39

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Key Ring

Brighten your days—and nights—with this eye-catching glow-in-the-dark alien keychain, featuring silver-plated accents and sparkling Preciosa crystals.

Design Idea QH34

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Single-Strand Necklace

This edgy copper necklace is more than a nod to industrial design. With rhinestones in shades of denim and sapphire, this unisex necklace is opulent and fierce.

Design Idea QJ24

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Indulge in understated elegance with this sleek necklace and earring set, where Bordeaux teardrops meet gold-plated brass for an organic, sophisticated look.

Design Idea QJ25

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Keychain

Fascinating results emerge when polymer clays, both liquid and traditional, are combined with clear resin, as this Father's Day keychain clearly shows.

Design Idea QE25

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Jewelry Harness

Flaunt your true colors with this peacock-inspired body chain. Colorful jump rings emulate the brilliance of peacock feathers.

Design Idea HA5U

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Keychain

Lisa Pavelka created a colorful keychain charm using her signature texture plates, craft foils and Magic-Glos® on a polymer clay base. Zoom in on the tiny wing details and get inspired.

Design Idea GC0S

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Key Ring

Express your resilience with this macramé keyring adorned with a charm proudly declaring "survivor."

Design Idea F40J

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Single-Strand Necklace

Revitalize your look with this stunning sterling silver drop necklace, adorned with radiant cubic zirconia in August's Peridot, December's Blue Topaz, and February's Amethyst. The elegant pendants hang delicately from a sterling silver chain, complemented by refined sterling silver accents and a secure jump ring for a touch of sophistication.

Design Idea QD2N

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Single-Strand Necklace

Want a quick and stylish necklace? It's as simple as adding a charm to a finished chain. Just use a jump ring or bail to attach your favorite focal point, and voilà – your necklace is ready in no time!

Design Idea PG2V

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Innovative Ring Designs

Rings are evolving into bold new styles! Explore chain rings, stacked designs, double-finger creations and more. Let your imagination soar.

Ask the Experts Jump Rings Q&A

Q: I've seen Chainmaille sites online and thought, "Wow, that looks cool! I want to make it!" How can I cut the wire to make jump rings, without it flattening the end of the cut part? I know I can buy machine made jumprings that are perfectly shaped and cut, but I want to make my own, so I can fabricate the entire piece. I've been using regular wire cutters, and am looking for a cutter that won't flatten the jumpring ends. Thanks

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Ask the Experts Lengthening a Choker Q&A

Q: OOPS! Should have tried on the choker I was making before I added the bar/ring toggle, crimped, and cut the wire--it is too tight! Any suggestions for "extending" the length of a necklace without removing the toggle? I'd hate to re-string it as it was a very intricate (time-consuming) project. Next time, I'll measure twice, cut once!

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Ask the Experts Jumprings Q&A

Q: I am a chain mail artist considering making my own sterling silver jump rings. Is the cost saving to buy sterling wire and make the rings myself worth the effort? My preferences for wire are 16 and 18 gauge half-hard wire.

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Bib-Style Necklace

Discover the Geometry of Elegance with this design. Crystal Passions® beads and interlocking jump rings create a magnificent necklace to spice up any cocktail party or gala.

Design Idea K11S

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Ring

A Mexican opal bead makes for the shimmering centerpiece to the ball chain comprising this beautiful ring.

Design Idea J429

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How to Start a Box Chain Weave

Learn the box chain weave technique with chainmaille artist and instructor Sue Ripsch. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.

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Bracelet

Chainmaille artist and instructor, Kat Wisniewski, has a fun, quick and easy helm chain bangle bracelet project that combines flexible and traditional jump rings.

Design Idea GB0T

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Single-Strand Necklace

Create a subtle statement piece with this chainmaille pendant necklace by Kat Wisniewski. Easily customize colors, size, and style.

Design Idea GB0R

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Single-Strand Necklace

Nothing says simplicity and sophistication like a strand of beads around the neck. Gold-finished chain brings out the green hues in this classy emerald necklace.

Design Idea PD4A

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Bracelet and Earring Set

Diamond-cut sterling silver chains flow from large jump rings in this eye-catching bracelet design.

Design Idea A667

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