A bead is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing. As an alternative to piercing, plastic beads may be Moulded Onto a Thread during manufacturing; these MOT beads are often used for the throw necklaces worn at Mardi Gras. Beads range in size from under a millimeter to over a centimeter in diameter. Glass, plastic, and stone are probably the most common materials, but beads are also made from bone, horn, ivory, metal, shell, pearl, coral, gemstones, polymer clay, metal clay, resin, synthetic minerals, wood, ceramic, fiber, paper, and the seeds of the Bead tree. A pair of beads made from Nassarius shells that are approximately 100,000 years old are thought to be the first known examples of jewellery.
Beadwork is the craft of making things with beads. Beads can be woven together with specialized thread, or adhered to a surface (e.g. fabric, clay).
Types of decorative beads include:
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Adora Lane Jewelry - Shop for handmade pieces from Canada; includes earrings, anklets, watches, and items for children.
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Arkay Design - Shop for pieces from Czech glass beads, Bali silver, bone, shell, seeds and nuts. Includes items for men and women.
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Artisan Accessories - Jewelry features Murano glass, Swarovski crystal, gemstones, vintage glass, dichroic glass and Bali silver.
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Attitudes Jewelry - Specializing in crystal and coral jewelry enhanced with silver beads.
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B's Beads and Baubles - Beaded jewelry as well as pet collars, eyeglass leashes and wine charms crafted by Elizabeth Fishback.
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Bakelite Bits - Using vintage plastics to create a collection of jewelry and brooches.
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Bead Boulevard - Custom made beaded jewelry ranging from personalized bracelets, Swarovski crystal, and sterling silver.
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Beadtastics - Simple bead jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
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Bella Collana - Jewelry is created with art glass and lampwork beads and sterling silver designer clasps.
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Belle Nouveau - Made from seed beads, semi-precious stones, crystal, silver, pewter and pearls.
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Big Circle Jewelry - Semi-precious gemstone jewelry with pendants, in simple designs.
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Bundy Canyon Vintage Bead Jewelry Designs - Offers beaded jewelry fashioned with both vintage and modern components.
David Aubrey - Specializes in handmade antique-style jewelry created with antique glass beads and semi-precious stones. [Requires Flash]
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Dragon Lady Studios - View the collection of pieces made of seed beads, crystals, bead glass, pearls and silver. Also provides ordering information, profile, and events calendar.
Earbobs - Handcrafted earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings with glass beads, crystals and silver wire.
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Eclectic Elements - Jewelry featuring Mahjongg tiles and dice.
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Efos Jewelry - Greek craft collective imports jewelry using beads, gemstones, wire and leather cord.
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Elle B. - Materials include silver, vintage and Venetian glass beads, and artisanal lampwork.
Elvira Jewellery - Jewelry in a variety of materials, sorted by collection. Located in Canada.
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Embroidered Soul - Handcrafted beads and pendant jewelry imported from Greece and Bulgaria.
Exotic Princess Designs - Custom designed beaded hemp, seed bead and beaded gemstone jewelry.
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Green Mountain Beads - Artisan-made, simple Vermont designs.
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Hoopla Designs - Handmade jewelry with semi-precious stones, crystals, pearls and wire.
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Hudson Jewelry Design - Blending semi-precious stones, artist lampwork, vintage glass, and sterling silver.
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Inbeads.com - Featuring glass beads, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, paua, gemstones, and sterling silver wire enhancements.
JaeLynn's Bead Treasures - Custom handmade seed bead jewelry.
Jeweled Expressions - Beaded jewelry using precious and semi-precious gemstones, pearls, as well as lampwork, silver, gold and Bali beads.
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Jewellery with Beads - Shop for items from gold, silver and various beads.
Jewels Of The Trade - Handcrafted jewelry and gifts from India and Chile.
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Joy Designs - Deals in jewelry of sterling silver, gold, gemstones, pearls, and crystals.
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KAN Beads - Shop for anklets, bracelets, and necklaces from crystal, silver, and gemstones.
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Kendra Collections - Materials include beads, silver, gemstones and turquoise.
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Kiwi Jewels - Materials include semi-precious gemstomes, crystals, pearls and silver.
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OohLaLa Jewelry Boutique - Sells personalized mother bracelets, baby bracelets, girls bracelets, christian jewelry and special cause jewelry.
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Pacific Ocean Pearl - Abalone, gemstone and pearl jewelry.
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Pamdmonium - Jewelry featuring pearls, gemstones and vintage components.
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Phoenix Moon Jewellery - Handmade one of a kind jewelry. Silver, crystal, pride, and gemstones. Custom work also undertaken.
Purple Umbrella - Featuring contemporary, modern designs handcrafted by several designers.
Reminisce - Vintage style jewelry including earrings and necklaces created from glass beads, semi-precious stones and antiqued brass findings.
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Rubaiyat Bead Co - View items by Shiloh Lillith with vintage beads, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals and heishi.
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Starburst Jewelry - Store featuring pieces from semiprecious gemstone beads, fresh water pearls, crystal, and sterling silver.
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Sunflower Creations - Beaded specialties include Chakra healing jewelry.
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Taryn Designs - Artisan beaded jewelry including, watches, anklets, workbadge lanyards, keychains, and book thongs
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The Beaded Calf - Offering handcrafted beaded jewelry.
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The Pebble Beach Design Company - Contemporary handmade designer jewelry featuring dichroic glass, freshwater pearls, Austrian crystal and Murano glass.
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These Jewels Rock - Offers bead, gemstone, silver and gold jewelry.
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Tre-sis Handmade Jewelry - Specializing in bead necklaces and earrings.
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Wise Choice Collection - Handmade beaded jewelry using a variety of natural and manmade materials.
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