Gemstone beads are the only beads that actually suit both, men and women. These beads are made from precious or semi-precious stones. Any piece of mineral, rock or organic material with a degree of rarity and a splendor of sorts is a gemstone. Gemstones are valued with respect to their occurrence, rarer the stone higher [...]
Gold filled wire is not purely gold, nor is it gold plated wire. Sometimes known as rolled gold, this wire is made with a special bonding technique. A brass or base metal wire is fused with authentic gold or you could say a tube of gold is filled with a base metal. This type of [...]
Silver is too soft to work with, therefore it is alloyed with metals such as copper. Sterling silver is an alloy which contains 92.5% silver, it is tarnish resistant and can be used to make jewelry like sterling silver chains. Metals are most commonly used in jewelry to make chains. Sterling silver chains are minimalist [...]
Freshwater pearls are formed in nature with a little interference from man. These pearls grow in non-saline waters. They are formed over several years in freshwater mussels. These pearls are not perfectly rounded; in fact they occur in a variety of shapes and colors. Such gems are rare and timeless. They symbolize piety and all [...]
Glass beads are usually chosen for jewelry because they are inexpensive. However, glass is versatile and can make inventive beads of different colors and shapes. The most popular types being Chinese glass crystals, Lampwork beads and Quartz glass beads. These beads are made by heating glass, so that it liquefies; a varying combination of heating [...]
The one ornament no girl can do without, earrings. A drop or a dangle, an earring is never complete without an earwire. Earwire is a piece of wire twisted so that a trinket can dangle off a pierced ear. Sterling silver earwire with its inimitable sheen is preferred by most jewelry designers. You have to [...]
Nobody wants beads falling off of their favorite pieces of jewelry. You cannot call any design complete until it has been secured. Among jewelry findings, gold filled crimp beads have become increasingly popular. Crimp beads are often attached to either ends of a cord to keep an ornament together. Using crimp beads looks much neater [...]
Semi-precious gemstones are amongst the most desirable elements in jewelry making. Milky translucent agate beads are a microcrystalline variety of quartz. These beads are best suited for exclusive pieces of jewelry. Agate beads have a number of healing properties, they are also spiritually significant. This gemstone not only increases self-confidence but also strengthens one’s connection [...]
An ornament is made with more than just beads, to put together an extraordinary accessory you also need jewelry findings. Clasps complete necklaces and bracelets, while eye pins connect components of jewelry. Sterling silver eye pins have a plush sheen; they are bendable and solid. Eye pins are a horizontal piece of wire with a [...]
The best thing about beads is that they can be made with a variety of materials, including metals. Metal beads have a typically ethnic sensibility; especially copper beads with their folkloric appeal. Copper with its reddish-orange, almost pink tinge gives jewelry an earthy tone, perfect for exclusive beadwork. As [...]