Gold-filled spacer beads are an invaluable tool for jewelry designers, especially those who specialize in making affordable pieces. Gold filled beads look exactly the same as gold beads, but at a greatly reduced cost. This makes jewelry more affordable both for the designer and for the client without compromising appearance. Designers can buy gold filled beads at wholesale prices; keeping a selection of round, corrugated, Roundelle, stardust, sandblast, satin, and fancy laser-cut faceted beads on hand makes it easy to choose the very best spacer beads for the project.

When using gold filled spacer beads to make jewelry, first decide whether the spacer beads should complement or contrast with the other beads or gemstones in the piece. If you want the other beads or gemstones to stand out more, selecting smaller, plainer, more streamlined gold filled beads will play up their natural beauty without competing with them for attention. If you want the piece to make an impression as whole, faceted or corrugated gold filled beads in medium to large sizes really make a statement.

Consider color, too, when deciding how to fit gold spacer beads into your design. If the piece features birthstone beads, charms, or a pendant, the gold in the bead should harmonize with the colors in them. You can also use contrast to create a flashier look, but be careful not to overdo it so you don’t lose the effect of the featured item.

Use gold-filled spacer beads to lengthen a necklace, bracelet, or anklet that is not the client’s preferred size or does not fit properly. Clients appreciate knowing that a piece can be customized for them or for the intended recipient. Letting them know that a piece can be adjusted can help you make the sale.

Gold filled spacer beads are also helpful with the other beads in the design are weighty or bulky. For example, glass beads, while exquisitely beautiful, might be too heavy for clients who suffer from arthritis. Featuring just a few glass beads as the focal point on a necklace of gold filled beads allows the wearer to enjoy the beauty of the glass beads without discomfort. Vary the shapes and sizes of the spacer beads for a younger, less traditional look.

Gold-filled beads have the added advantage of always being in style. The range of shapes, finishes, and sizes available means that designers can use gold-filled spacer beads to make jewelry to suit all ages and tastes.