Beaded Jewelry: Glass Beads

Emerald Green Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

Glass beads come in a range of different colors, shapes and sizes. From faceted or foil lined to pearly or opaque. Glass beads have been popular among beaded jewelry designers for many years. Whats not to love about them? They can add sparkle to anything they are strung on and for that reason they not only make great accents but also dazzling focal beads. Lamp work beads are also very popular they can turn a dull bracelet into something unique and interesting. Another great thing about glass beads is unlike European crystal beads, they are typically very cheap. If your trying to make your beaded jewelry pieces pop try adding a few glass beads, I'm sure you will be very pleased with the end result. The bracelet above was made with round jade stone beads, green foil lined glass button beads,  green glass pearl beads, black glass pearl beads, round emerald green Swarovski crystal beads and opal Swarovski crystal bicone beads.