Announcing the 2020 Winners of the Metals Contest

See the Winning Designs [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [See the Winning Designs]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Metal Contest]( [See All Contest Winners ›]( Announcing the winners of the 2020 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Metals Jewelry-Making Contest! Congratulations to Daryl Adams who received the Grand Prize Gold Medal for his beautiful pendant, Ula's Gift. View all of the amazing winning designs and finalist pieces for creative inspiration. Grand Prize Gold Medal Winner [Design Idea L239]( Ula's Gift Daryl Adams created his Grand Prize Gold Medal-winning design with fine and sterling silver, 14kt gold-filled wire, a lapidary-cut cabochon and a faceted gemstone. It may be said that the success of the design could be attributed to its construction evolving out of love. The challenge of creating Ula's Gift was inspired by Daryl's wife who loved the coveted purple Mohave turquoise with mother-of-pearl in a bronze matrix. Adams said of the piece, "The iridescence of the pearl along with the earthiness of the turquoise [was] the perfect combination of heaven & the earthen sea... As a final touch, the faceted ruby, which is my wife's birthstone, completes the piece...Ula's Gift." [View the Design Idea ›]( Grand Prize Silver Medal Winner [Design Idea L23E]( Eat Your Vegetables Artist Barbara Briggs was awarded the Grand Prize Silver Medal for her metalsmithing design Eat Your Vegetables. The design was inspired by the spring season and the lush abundance of deliciously fresh produce. Her fun and playful approach to her winning design is one of Barbara's many talents. For over 30 years, Barbara has perfected her artistry with fearless creativity and a true passion for her work. [View the Design Idea ›]( Grand Prize Bronze Medal Winner [Design Idea L23C]( Egyptian Goddess A piece fit for an Egyptian deity, Cathe Campbell's Egyptian Goddess features a sultry plunging neckline that rests boldly upon the décolleté. The subtle fluidity of the delicate antique plated brass chain, feather charm fringe and metallic iris seed beads work in harmony with valiant focals to exhibit an alluring, unwavering feminine power. It is the strength and notable technique of the design that rendered it successful in its rise to the top of the competition. [View the Design Idea ›]( President's Award [Design Idea L238]( Dragon in Formal Wear Hand selected by the President of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads himself, Debbie Benninger's Dragon in Formal Wear was described as a truly amazing design that seemed to entrance the viewer in visions of a world of fantasy. Benninger created a complex collar and necktie design comprised of scalemaille, intricate wirework, Swarovski® crystals, lapis lazuli and labradorite cabochons, and more. Let the design inspire your dragon of imagination. [View the Design Idea ›]( Employees' Choice Award [Design Idea L236]( Adventures in Paradise Adventures in Paradise is a nostalgic journey through a beloved beach day. Judy Larson's inspiration in creating the sterling silver metal clay bracelet came from the childlike wonder of her 4-year-old granddaughter. As they spent their days together discovering the many mysticisms of the sea, they created lasting memories of adventure in their very own paradise. The bracelet's ability to invoke those same childhood memories in others is why it was awarded the Employees' Choice Award. Come sea the magic for yourself. [View the Design Idea ›]( Trendsetter Award [Design Idea L23G]( Mystic Moons Blazing forward into the future by incorporating modern technology into jewelry design, Amanda Mizuno was awarded the Trendsetter Award for her use of the 3D-printer. Amanda utilized the 3D-printer to create a custom mold and texture tools. Her design Mystic Moons most notably features a moonstone cabochon and blue mystic topaz gemstones, all in one stunning pendant. Mizuno was praised for her creativity and willingness to explore a new medium. [View the Design Idea ›]( Contest Schedule [Contest Schedule]( You can be a winner in our jewelry-making contests, too. Your winning piece will be featured on our website and in our catalog. It may even be chosen as a cover feature. Be sure to get your designs in and remember to bookmark the contest schedule page for more upcoming competitions. [View Schedule ›]( [See All Contest Winners ›]( [Bead Sale]( Sale ends June 29th at 11:59 p.m. PT. 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