Silver Beads Bracelet
 Pugster Heart Mother & Daughter Beads Charm- Pandora Charms Bracelet Compatible Sale Price: $9.99  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Heart Mother & Daughter Beads Charm- Pandora Charms Bracelet Compatible Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear...  |
 Starter Master Bracelet for Pandora, Troll, Biagi and Charmilia Style Beads - Removable Lobster Claw - Beads Won't Fall Off + 1-1/2" Extension Chain - Silver Tone Metal (8-1/2") (FB119) List Price: Sale Price: $6.24 You save: $23.76 (79%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionBeautiful snake chain bracelet has a "twist off" lobster claw end to easily load Pandora, Biagi, Chamilia, Troll style core beads. Once assembled back, beads WILL NOT slide off the bracelet which makes putting the bracelet on much simpler... |
 Bling Jewelry 925 Sterling Silver White Swarovski Crystal Bead Fits Pandora Pugster List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 You save: $14.00 (52%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionMade from .925 Sterling Silver and dazzling iridescent crystals, this White Crystal Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and Pandora charms! An exciting variety of available patterns will allow you to create your own stylish bead bracelet... |
 Pugster Heart Best Beads Fit Pandora Charms & Beads Sale Price: $9.49 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Heart Best Mom Charm Bead Fit Pandora Beads Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear... |
 Special Aunt Love Expressively Yours Bracelet List Price: Sale Price: $9.99 You save: $10.00 (50%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionSend your aunt a gift for a special birthday, holiday or gift giving occasion and let her know just how special she is. Silver like and aqua crystal beads decorate this special Aunt Bracelet. Ages 13+ 8" long |
 Sterling Silver Pandora compatible Charm Bracelet List Price: Sale Price: $16.99 You save: $30.00 (64%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours |
 Pandora Style Charm Bead (Z62) Murano / Lampwork Style Glass (14mm x 10mm) (fits Troll too) ~ Solid Single Core Design List Price: Sale Price: $2.99 You save: $5.00 (63%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionMade of murano style lampwork glass, these beads will fit all Pandora, Biagi, Chamilia, Troll and other similar style master bracelets. Simply slide them on as you would any other unthreaded bead. Solid single core of bead measures approx 4... |
 Sister, Friend, Forever Silver & Crystal Expressively Yours Bracelet Sale Price: $6.49 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionEnjoy the beauty of this silver-plated and crystal Expressively Yours bracelet. The Sister, Friend, and Forever Words are on both sides of the silver bead. It is finished off with a heart charm and a toggle clasp... |
 Pugster Mother's Day Gifts Heart Grandma Charm Bead - Pandora Beads & Charms Compatible Sale Price: $12.49 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Heart Grandma Charm Bead - Pandora Beads & Charms Compatible Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear... |
 Pro Jewelry Free S/H Clip Lock Stopper Bead "Floral" Fits Pandora Style Bracelets European Charm Bead Bracelets Free 2 Clear Silicone Stopper Ring Sale Price: $2.75 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionClip Lock Stopper Bead "Floral" Fits Pandora Style Bracelets European Charm Bead Bracelets FREE 2 Clear Silicone Stopper Ring |
Silver Beads Bracelet
Applications of Silver Beads in Jewellery Making
Beads are probably one of man's oldest forms of decoration and jewellery, and are still as popular today as they have ever been. With the advent of modern jewellery making techniques, the range of beads available to the home jeweller is vast, ranging from simple bone or wooden beads through to precious metal beads made of gold and silver.
Silver beads have been prized for centuries for their elegance and ability to compliment almost any other combination of decoration. But there is a clear difference between silver and sterling silver.
Sterling silver is commonly referred to as pure silver, but is in fact a silver alloy. Pure silver is designated as 99.9% pure, but this purity tends to make the metal very soft. In jewellery applications, this can mean that delicate work is easily damaged or broken through the slightest of knocks. Adding another base metal to the silver gives it greater durability and strength. Sterling silver has this additional alloy and is only 92.5% silver. The additional metal is usually copper (7.5%).
Adding this percentage of copper or other base metal means that the silver can be worked in more detail and turned into different shapes, perfect for bead-making. All sterling silver carries a stamp, denoting its country of origin.
Silver beads are used in almost every type of jewellery, from simple necklaces to modern body jewellery. A silver necklace carries with it an air of sophistication and elegance, particularly if the silver beads are offset with other precious or semi-precious stones or pearls. Silver has never gone out of fashion; its popularity is helped by its ability to offer elegance and quality at a fraction of the cost of the equivalent in gold. It is resistant to tarnishing, needing only to be gently cleaned occasionally to restore its beauty.
Necklaces are not the only use of silver beads in jewellery. Because of the huge range of designs available, they can be used in earrings, bracelets and cuffs to match a simple but stylish necklace. Silver beads can also be incorporated into all kinds of applications, such as embroidering onto clothing or bags, or even eveningwear shoes. Designers across the world continue to be captivated by the myriad of uses that silver beads have in fashion and couture, with the top designer houses often including beading in their collections.
Silver has the advantage of being the 'black' of jewellery in fashion terms - it goes with practically anything. A delicate, silver bead necklace can casually compliment a simple outfit of jeans and tee shirt. That same necklace can be worn with a cocktail dress with equal flair and finesse. A handful of silver beads, a well-thought out design and a little bit of patience can produce something that is unique and timeless. The best way to begin to incorporate silver beads into your jewellery making is to buy a small selection and let your imagination loose. The results will be uniquely yours and always a favourite part of your jewellery collection, no matter what the occasion.
About the Author
Adam Hunter - E-commerce Marketing Manager of cooksongold.com. Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of
jewellery making supplies
from over 10,000 products including gold and silver wire,
silver jewellery findings
, tools, precious metal clay (PMC) and gold and silver sheet. Contact Details: Adam Hunter E-commerce Marketing Manager Tel(DDI): +44 (0) 121 212 6491 E-mail: adam.hunter@cooksongold.com
Silver Beads Bracelet
How To Make A Patterned Silver Bracelet
