Swarovski Crystal Beads Necklaces
 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...  |
 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... |
 Bling Jewelry 925 Sterling Silver Pink Swarovski Crystal Bead Pandora Chamilia Beads Compatible List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 You save: $14.00 (52%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionCompatible with Pandora beads and bracelets, this Pink Crystal Bead is the perfect addition to your European style bead bracelet. Made from a .925 Sterling Silver core that is completely nickel-free and glistening coffee colored crystals, the Pink Crystal Bead is compatible with charms that fit Pandora! Hundreds of available patterns will allow you to create your own stylish bead bracelet to showcase your unique style... |
 Queenberry (Free S/h) Sterling Silver Swarovski Crystal White Pearl Dangle Bead Charm for Pandora Troll Biagi Chamilia Birthstone June List Price: Sale Price: $13.98 You save: $15.00 (52%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionIt is compatible with Pandora, Troll, Chamilia, Biagi, and other Italian jewelry. Please be aware of the hole size.Queenberry SKU: PA1066B-650X1-V2 |
 Bling Jewelry Light Pink White Stripe Swarovski Crystal Bead 925 Sterling Silver Fits with Pandora Bracelets List Price: Sale Price: $12.99 You save: $14.00 (52%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionGirls just want to have fun, and what is more fun than glitter and pink? Nothing! Thats why this Light Pink and White Stripe Crystal Bead is perfect for any girly girl's Pandora compatible fashion jewelry bracelet! This stripe bead, in the barrel bead shape is dripping with pink and white crystals, wrapped around a 925 sterling silver core... |
 Pugster December Birthstone Flowers Beads Fits Pandora Chamilia Biagi Beads Charm & Bracelet List Price: Sale Price: $9.99 You save: $2.50 (20%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Oval December Birthstone Flowers Beads Fits Pandora Charms 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... |
 18k Gold Plated Swarovski Crystal Heart Shaped Four Leaf Clover Pendant Necklace - Aquamarine Blue List Price: Sale Price: $25.45 You save: $18.50 (42%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionAs four leaves clover symbolizes good luck, this pendant is further designed with heart shaped leaves in wishing wearer the best luck with all your heart. It makes a perfect gift to your mother, valentine, and siblings... |
 18k Gold Plated Swarovski Crystal Heart Shaped Four Leaf Clover Pendant Necklace - Peridot Green List Price: Sale Price: $21.95 You save: $22.00 (50%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionAs four leaves clover symbolizes good luck, this pendant is further designed with heart shaped leaves in wishing wearer the best luck with all your heart. It makes a perfect gift to your mother, valentine, and siblings... |
 Unique Sterling Silver Chain and Swarovski Cubic Zirconia Crytals Round Ball Necklace List Price: Sale Price: $9.99 You save: $120.00 (92%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionSOLD 1,000's Let's show you off with this exquisite sterling silver necklace with SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS set one by one with hand. I guarantee once you see the look of this pendant on you! you will never remove it... |
 18k Gold Plated Swarovski Crystal Heart Shaped Four Leaf Clover Pendant Necklace - Pink Sapphire List Price: Sale Price: $25.45 You save: $18.50 (42%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionAs four leaves clover symbolizes good luck, this pendant is further designed with heart shaped leaves in wishing wearer the best luck with all your heart. It makes a perfect gift to your mother, valentine, and siblings... |
Swarovski Crystal Beads Necklaces
Semi-precious Beads for Jewellery Making
Making jewellery with beads is a rewarding and enjoyable hobby. Semi-precious beads are an ideal medium to work with in order to produce a special, meaningful and long lasting jewellery design. There are many different types of gemstone bead but those most popular for jewellery making are listed below. Read on for details of the properties, appearance and how best to use these special beads when making a necklace, earrings or bracelet.
Agate Beads
Agate beads tend to be available in red and black, and often display stunning banded markings in white. Yellow and green agate are found less frequently but are hugely popular due to their vibrant colouring. Agate is ideal for making striking pieces and is often available in larger bead sizes which make fabulous feature beads for necklaces. Try using black and red agate together for a stunning contrast. Make sure banded beads stand out by stringing them with plain beads.
Amethyst Beads
Amethyst makes beautiful beads which vary in shades of purple. A-grade amethyst beads are top quality, displaying a beautiful clarity and an even colouring. Lower grade amethyst beads may display some cloudiness and natural inclusions.
A great stone for jewellery making, amethyst is often available in various sizes of round beads, gem chips, tumbled nuggets and faceted beads. These beads look fabulous simply spaced with small silver spacer beads. Swarovski crystal beads are available in an amethyst shade which adds real glamour to your amethyst jewellery designs. Contrast these purple beads with greens to make more vibrant jewellery.
Fluorite Beads
Fluorite is a popular gemstone that is usually green and purple in colour. Colouring can be dark or pale, and each bead can vary individually.
Fluorite pendants are such a popular item for jewellery making. These can be matched with fluorite beads, hung on a simple chain for an effective yet simple design or matched with a stone that brings out the purple or green colouring in the pendant. It is best to try not to overpower the natural beauty of fluorite as it can be subtle.
Jasper Beads
Jasper beads and pendants vary widely in colour and appearance. However, in general jasper is recognised by its beautiful and intricate patterning. Types of jasper such as picasso jasper have such unusual markings they look as though they have been painted.
When making jewellery with jasper beads or pendants it is best to match with a plain coloured stone, silver or gold bead as anything too busy will fight with the gorgeous patterns in the jasper.
Quartz Beads
Quartz is also known as crystal as it is clear in appearance. Clear quartz beads are useful to space between brighter or more patterned beads as they won't fight against them in a jewellery design. Faceted quartz beads catch the light beautifully.
Another popular type of quartz is rose quartz. Soft, pale pink in colour, rose quartz is a very romantic stone. Using rose quartz with silver beads creates jewellery that is beautifully simple and sophisticated.
Using semi-precious beads to make jewellery is a fantastic way to make a personal gift for a loved one. They can even be used to make keyrings, handbag charms, mobile pohone charms and more. If you haven't already started making jewellery and accessories with semi-precious beads then I recommend you have a go!
About the Author
Claire Humpherson is a beads enthusiast and jewellery maker. She loves all types of beads and is especially interested in semi-precious gem beads. She is associated with the UKs leading bead supplier www.beadsdirect.co.uk
Swarovski Crystal Beads Necklaces
Beads Direct - Floating Necklace with Swarovski crystal beads
