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New Products

Argentium Silver Beads, Findings and Chain Argentium® Silver Beads, Findings and Chains

A revolution in silver, Argentium® beads, findings and chains are the number one choice for jewelry designers who value long-lasting shine. Untarnished by time, Argentium stays bright and beautiful for years.

Pewter Charms Pewter Charms

Arriving just in time for the upcoming presidential election! Support your political party with lead-free elephant and donkey pewter charms, intricately detailed on both sides. The donkey symbolizes the Democratic Party and the elephant represents the Republican Party.

New Shapes and Colors for Fall/Winter 2009/10 By Swarovski®
  • Dive into the deep dark Indigo
  • Experience the intensity of Indian pink
  • Drink in the wine color of the crystal Bordeaux pearl
  • Myriad new shapes like “rock” and “Pegasus” pendants

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New Press Release

Ark Shell Beads Ark Shell Beads

New whole shell beads with eye-catching iridescence in fall/winter and spring/summer color palettes.

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Gallery of Designs

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Gallery of Designs Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2009 Beading Contest - New Categories!

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Simple Beading Tips

Recycled Floss Container

Recycle your floss containers -- use the spool to hold your thread and simply pull off the amount needed for your project. You don't even need scissors -- the floss container has a built-in cutter!

- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Tip
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I'm new to beading but have started working a peyote-stitched tube with seed beads. I need to add additional thread to extend the length of the tube. Any suggestions?
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What's Happening!

Jewelry Artists Unite in Support of
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Jewelry Artists Unite in Support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and jewelry artists worldwide are uniting in support of the cause. Thanks to the generosity, talent and creativity of the jewelry-making community, over $42,000 has been donated to support breast cancer research and awareness since 2003. Discover ways you can participate and get inspired to make a difference.

Announcing the Winners of
the 2008 Annual Beading Contest
2008 Annual Beading Contest Winners

With close to 1,300 entries for 20 different design categories, this year's contest showcases amazing talent from designer-artists around the world. Find out who took the grand prize - and which designs won each category.

Free Jewelry Maker's Catalog

FREE Jewelry Maker's Catalog!

Promo Beads - Promotional Quality Gemstone Beads

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Trend Flash - This just in...

Cameo Cabochons
Trends FLASH: This just in... Cameo Cabochons!

Cameos are reappearing on the fashion landscape, making special appearances in jewelry designs of all styles, from classic to edgy. Mix with cultured freshwater pearls and Swarovski® crystal components for multi-strand collar or long, pendant necklaces.

-- Harper’s Bazaar

Shades of Grey

Hot this season: Swarovski® Crystal Beads & Components Swarovski® Crystal Beads & Components

Swarovski® crystal beads in silver shade, black diamond and light grey opal make designing stylish jewelry a breeze.

Hot this season: Labradorite Gemstones Labradorite Gemstones

The understated elegance of labradorite beads, combined with rich-colored gemstones and cultured freshwater pearls, brings a polished sophistication to any look in a flash.

Hot this season: Delica® Seed Beads Delica® Seed Beads

Weave, stitch, braid and wrap silver metallic Delica® seed beads into wide bands for cuff bracelets, hair accessories and long-layered necklaces to define this effortless look.

Hot this season: Silver Beads Silver Beads

Silver beads, in shiny or antiqued finishes, give your jewelry designs refined polish. Use them to accentuate black onyx and labradorite gemstone beads, or string several large silver beads together on black leather cord for stand-out statement pieces.

Hot this season: Black Onyx Beads Black Onyx Beads

Super-sized faceted black onyx beads, punctuated with bright red glass and gemstone beads, create a sensible, classic look that’s significant this season.

Punctuate your wardrobe this fall with the sleek sophistication of black diamond and sliver shade Swarovski® crystal beads, gunmetal seed beads and sterling silver chain for stylish Shades-of-Grey jewelry and accessories

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