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 Tibetan Buddhist Black Agate Beads Prayer Mala Sale Price: $2.99  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionUsed for meditation and prayer mala  |
 Sterling Silver 5.5-6mm Genuine Freshwater Cultured White Pearl Necklace Bracelet & Stud Earrings Set List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 You save: $2.00 (13%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Description5.5-6mm freshwater cultured white pearls are paired with sterling silver in this magnificent jewelry set. An 18" necklace, a 7" bracelet, and chic stud earrings come together to give you a great looking set at a great price. |
 Royal Diamond Crystal Stone Balls Shamballa Bracelet (9 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM) List Price: DescriptionThis Sparkling Austrian Crystal Shamballa Inspired Bracelet is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. What better way to show your spiritual devotion than to wear one these stunning Shamballa bracelets... |
 Hand Woven High Quality Cotton Friendship Bracelets ~ Set of 5 !! List Price: Sale Price: $0.50 You save: $9.49 (95%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionHand Woven high quality cotton friendship bracelets. Perfect for men, women and children. you cant go wrong with these. Money back guarantee. Assorted patterns and colors. |
 Men's Black Wood Rosary- Made in Brazil Sale Price: $6.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionSolid, genuine cherry wood rosary in a black color. Ideal for men and worn around neck. 19 inches long and in fashion. Great gift for men of all ages. Made in Brazil. |
 Karma Bead Leather Zen Bracelet Sale Price: $19.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionBeaded leather bracelet has 3 strands: two braided and one embellished with metal and colored beads. This bracelet is 6 inches at it's smallest size and opens to 9 inches wide. The two cords slide on the center knot to easily open and close... |
 48 Organza Drawstring Pouches Gift Bags Assorted Colors Sale Price: $2.59 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Description48 Assorted Organza Drawstring Jewelry Pouches. This is a new set of 48 assorted organza drawstring pouches. These are sturdy pouches with braided drawstrings. They are great for holding pocket watches, chains, bracelets, stones or any other jewelry pieces... |
 Black Wooden Rosary Sale Price: $1.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis is a Brand New Rosary crafted with Black colored Wood Beads and Wooden Cross with woven string. |
 Rainbow Bead Leather Bracelet List Price: Sale Price: $2.95 You save: $7.04 (70%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionLeather Multi Colored Bracelet. Rainbow colored beads braided into leather. The cord slides to adjust to any size wrist. This bracelet will give a natural earth friendly look that will show your desire for everyone to live in a better peaceful world... |
 Rasta Rosary on Black Cord - Faceted 8mm Plastic Beads - 28 Inch Necklace - 21 Inch Overall Length Sale Price: $2.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days DescriptionRasta Rosary on Black Cord - Faceted 8mm Plastic Beads - 28 Inch Necklace - 21 Inch Overall Length |
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Learn How Handcrafted Beaded Jewelry is Made
Handcrafted beaded jewelry is jewelry that is handmade using beads and a material to hold the beads together. The handcrafted beaded jewelry includes rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, belts, anklets, pendants, children's jewelry, bridal jewelry sets and other jewelry sets. The beads found in beaded jewelry can be manufactured from a variety of materials.
The beads that are used to make the jewelry may be glass, crystal, wooden, ceramic, metal, pearl or stone. There are bead artists who create customized beads from different materials. It is possible to create birthstone jewelry with beads since precious and semi-precious stones are used to make beads. One piece of jewelry may have different varieties and sizes of beads used in its creation. For instance, a southwestern style necklace may have different sized silver, turquoise and coral beads on its strands.
Depending on the pattern or instructions that are used to make beaded jewelry, the jewelry item may have been woven. When handcrafted beaded jewelry is woven, the bead artist is able to create pictures on the item. A woven bracelet may have a depiction of roses against a leafy background on it or any other picture that is desired by the artist or customer. A bead artist can be very creative with woven jewelry in a similar way as the quilter or painter. It is possible to weave beads into different shapes that will suit the purpose of the ornament.
In that case, needles and a strong beading thread are used to weave the beads by hand or with a loom. The result will be a flat piece of beadwork. The flat beadwork is versatile and can be as tiny or large as the bead artist desires. If a small rectangular piece has two edges sewn together, it can be used to form a small bag as a pendant. A long woven piece of beadwork may be left flat to serve as a belt. If the two long edges are sewn together, the result is a beaded pipe form that can be used to create handsome necklaces or bracelets.
Thin wire can be used to create jewelry instead of the needle and thread. When wire is used for stringing beads, the jewelry is sturdier than the threaded beads. There is less room for creativity with the wired beads since they can only be strung on the wire but the simplicity of manufacture does not lessen the beauty of finely made beaded jewelry.
Handcrafted beaded jewelry is valued for its elegance and the hard work that goes into their manufacture. Bead artists need good eyesight, a steady hand and patience to create their jewelry. The many hours that a bead artist needs to create their jewelry are appreciated by anyone who has ever tried to use beads to make jewelry.
Many handcrafted items of beaded jewelry are one of a kind pieces that will not be duplicated again. Many collectors of handcrafted beaded jewelry can enjoy their jewelry decades after their purchase since the handcrafted beauty of the jewelry never goes out of style.
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