Types of Beads
Beads > Seed Beads > Bugle Beads. Oh boy! Do we have seed beads! We have over 2,500 different rocaille, cut, and bugle beads to choose from, plus and ever growing number of other fun shapes!
A Chaton stone's most common form is an 8 sided stone; either with a pointed back or a flat. It also does come in a 12 sided stone. What makes it a Chaton is that the cuts go all the way to the girdle of the stone.
chaton. Also called chaton foil. an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light. a bezel in a ring.
Swarovski Crystal Beads Swarovski Crystal Beads have been made in Wattens in Austria for over 120 years. It all started with the invention of an electric cutting machine in 1892 by Daniel Swarovski, the founder of the company.
Since 1895, Swarovski® crystal beads have been a focal point for many jewelry designs. With their flawless facets that sparkle and shine, and wide range of colors, coatings, and sizes, Swarovski crystals are an excellent addition to any project.
Delica seed beads are extremely uniform cylinder beads created by Miyuki in Japan. Delicas come in a variety of sizes and a wide range of hundreds of colors. They can either be smooth or six sided (hex-cut).
Delica beads are preferred by artists for loom work or off-loom bead weaving projects that require an even, symmetrical appearance. Delicas have the most extensive color palette of all the Miyuki seed beads.
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"Fire-polished" faceted beads are a less expensive alternative to hand-cut faceted glass or crystal. They derive their name from the second half of a two-part process: first, the glass batch is poured into round bead molds, then they are faceted with a grinding wheel. The faceted beads are then poured onto a tray and briefly reheated just long enough to melt the surface, "polishing" out any minor surface irregularities from the grinding wheel.
These Swarovski rhinestone flatbacks are perfect for adding sparkle to jewelry designs, craft projects, accessories, clothing, greeting cards, nail art, and so much more. These high-quality crystals feature multiple precision cut facets on the front and smooth flat backs that make it easy to add them to your projects.
Gemstone Beads Semi precious beads come in a large variety of shapes, sizes, colors, finishes and qualities. Quality is one of the most deceiving characteristic when it comes to assessing the price of a gemstone.
Gemstone Beads From before recorded history, semi-precious beads have been used as both ornament and as currency. The earliest known use was in France approximately 38,000 years ago.
Choose cultured freshwater pearl beads and glass pearl strands from generous selections of classic and designer colors. You'll also find a limited selection of saltwater pearls.