You might try a book that focuses on pearl or crystal jewelry. There are a number on the market now and they vary quite a bit as far as level (beginning/intermediate/advanced) and type of projects (beadweaving, stringing, wirework). Interweave publishes two (Create Jewelry: Pearls and Create Jewelry: Crystals), but there are a lot of others available. Laura McCabe, for example, has a new book out called: Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski. I haven't seen that book yet in person, but I have a postcard of the cover in my office and it is goregous!
Anyone else have book suggestions?