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The following is a small list of the types of beads that I personally
enjoy working with and using to create my one of a kind designs.

*Cloisonné
Beads – are made from an ancient metalworking technique, first
developed in the Near East. It spread to the Byzantine Empire and from
there along the Silk Road to China.

* First, the artist forms metal (such as copper or brass) into the shape of the finished object.

* A paper pattern and a pencil are used to transfer a de… Continue

Handmade jewelry is that which is crafted by hand, just as jewelry has
been since it was very first created by humans. Unlike modern
machine-made jewelry, no two pieces of handmade jewelry - even of the
same design - will be identical.

Many artists who hand make
jewelry use no pre-made or fabricated parts at all, even creating their
own findings, such as ear hoops and hooks, brooch pins, clasps and more.

Much
handmade jewelry is created using age-old metal smithing techniques
s… Continue

I have been crafting jewelry for the past 10 years. My youngest
daughter got me started by asking me to help her make some cheap
bracelets she could wear to school. I took to it like a duck to water.
I have been trying to build this business in my spare time and with 4
kids there isn't much of that.

The website is my latest growing
achievement towards making this dream a reality and I want to share it
with everyone. I haven't had time to add a large enough selection of
inventory yet but… Continue

Beaded Jewelry of Outstanding Quality. . .

Do you want a piece
of elegant jewelry that will make you the envy of your friends? Would
you like to make an impact at a social event? Would you like to wear
beautiful, original jewelry that makes you feel special every time you
wear it? Let Be Jeweled make a difference between ho-hum and
memorable...Custom beaded jewelry is my specialty.

Hi, my name
is Marissa Newman, owner of Be Jeweled. At Be Jeweled I offer superior
hand beaded je… Continue