Here are some gorgeous Cubic Zirconia beads that I just received from Artbeads.com so that I could create a project to share with you.  That will be coming soon in the new year!  For now, feast your eyes on these:

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Artbeads.com has also made it possible for me to give away a $25 gift certificate here on Jewelry&Beading.  If you win, maybe these CZ beads are something you’d like to have.  You can choose anything you want from their online catalog!
To sign up for a chance to win the $25 gift certificate, leave me a comment below, telling …read more

Rings & Things is offering a new “Product Reviews Contest” complete with five prizes of $50 gift certificates!  All you need to do to enter is to write a review of a product available through the online store.
1. In our online store, pick a Rings & Things product you’ve bought from us before.
2. Click on the ‘Write your own review’ link.
3. Rate the product, between 1 and 5 stars, and write an honest review.
All the details can be found on the R&T blog. Deadline for entry is July 31, 2009.

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A contest open to any bead artist, sponsored by Step-By-Step Beads and Jewelry Artist (the former Lapidary Journal).
Deadline for entries: May 1, 2009
To enter the Bead Arts Awards – Fill in the online form at the Step-By-Step website.
DIVISION 1: Bead: loose, single beads or bead sets (pairs and suites)
DIVISION 2: Bead Jewelry
DIVISION 3: Beaded Object, functional other than jewelry or nonfunctionalDESIGNS: Designs must be original and executed.
MEDIA: Any medium or combination of media is acceptable.