Newsletter for Jewelry Makers: Your Gifting Guide to the Rescue

Use this guide to help answer commonly asked gifting questions [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Use this guide to help answer commonly asked gifting questions]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Jewelry Maker's Newsletter] [Jewelry Maker's Guide to Gift-Giving]( Is it OK to regift? How should you handle an unexpected present? Find the answers to these questions and more based on recommendations from Peggy Post, author of Emily Post's Etiquette to help you enjoy a stress-free holiday. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [Shungite Meaning and Properties]( Shungite Meaning and Properties Get to know the power of shungite, an interesting stone that acts as a natural water purifier and is commonly used to purify and protect. Learn more in our Gem Note. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Design Idea [Design Idea NJ3G]( Design Idea NJ3G Necklace Set with Metal Charms, Metal Bells and Metal Chain Get ready for a sparkling winter by making this 5-necklace combination of silver and gold charms. [View the Instructions ›]( What's New! [What's New! Carson Optical Tools]( Carson® Optical Tools Reduce eyestrain wherever you go with Carson optical tools. Whether you need on-the-go magnification or hands-free lighting aimed where you need it, these have you covered. [Shop ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( I was given a battery operated bead reamer as a gift, but am hesitant to try it. I was watching your bead reamer video and didn't even see a powered version mentioned as an option. It seems to me the hand versions offer more control. Do you have any recommendations? -Lucy [Read the Answer ›]( Meet Cath Thomas [Featured Artist Cath Thomas]( I am tremendously honored and proud to be a gold and bronze medalist with some of my jewelry. It is impossible to express the happiness I felt when I received the information. I must say that beading really helped me when I had to face breast cancer: all those beads, needles, tools and other material I could order thanks to the gift certificates I won saved my life! [Read Cath's Story ›]( Product of the Week - Paper Gift Bags [Paper Gift Bags]( Decorative gift bags are a sure-fire way to make any jewelry gift special. Shop from a selection of festive prints and trendy patterns and bulk buy options for big savings. [Shop ›]( Free Video of the Week [How to Lap and Polish Jewelry]( How to Lap and Polish Jewelry [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Business Article [Philanthropy and You]( Philanthropy and You Courtesy of Handmade Business Jewelry artists are often asked to donate their work and time to charitable causes. Thhis article will help you find causes that help you too and gives some examples of jewelry artists who have taken the philanthropy path. [Read the Article ›]( Color Trends [Design Idea L82D]( [Fresh Cream]( [Berry Syrup]( [Alien]( Earrings with Czech Fire-Polished Glass Beads and Wirework Create festive earrings dangles in the holiday colors of [Alien]( [Berry Syrup]( and [Fresh Cream](. [Zebra Wire™]( is great for adding colorful spirals. [View the Design Idea ›]( End of The Year Clearance Sale [End of Year Clearance Sakle]( End the year right with savings of up to 78% on a colossal selection of gemstones, Austrian-made Crystal Passions®, ready-to-wear jewelry, findings and gifts. Whether you're looking for last minute gifts and supplies or stocking up for next year, you're sure to find what you need. But hurry, quantities are limited and this sale closes on December 23rd at 11:59 p.m. PT. [Shop ›]( Connect with Us [ FACEBOOK ]( [ YOUTUBE ]( [ TWITTER ]( [ PINTEREST ]( [ INSTAGRAM ]( Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Inc. One Fire Mountain Way, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2373 USA US and Canada Customer Service: (800) 423-2319 International Customer Service: (541) 956-7890 To ensure you continue receiving emails from us, please add fmg@email.firemountaingems.com to your address book. You are currently subscribed as: {EMAIL} [Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Return Policy]( [View Email as a Web Page]( Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.