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Beads

From the time pre-historic man found a pebble with a naturally formed hole and strung it with sinew to wear round his neck, mankind has developed beads as adornment.

The first glass beads were tiny and made to mimick gems, but they were expensive to produce, the dust from their manufacture was used for enamelling, nothing went to waste!

Bohemia/Czech

Timeless Classic

The first bead makers set up their workshops in the 14th century, having travelled it is thought from Venice, their beads have a quality to compare with the best.

 
Crystal

Pearls and Facets

From Bohemia, where the sand is rich in silica (which gives quartz it's sparkle) these beads were made to mimick quality gems.

 
Seeds & Bugles

Rocailles

Casting a shimmer and sparkle to many a garment, and pizzazz to costume jewellery, or interest to embroidery, these tiny beads have many uses.

 
Venetian - Venezia

A centuries old classic

When exiled to the Venetian islands, fleeing refugees became the best bead makers in the world

 
Oriental

Cloisonné, Hill Tribe Silver and porcelain beads from the Far East.

 
SilkPixie Beads

Beads made by SilkPixie with resin and silk.