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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Gil Trupp | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
8 Top Picks For Beaded Jewelry
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From the tiny seed beads to large bold beads, from round beads to odd shaped, and from soft pastels to bold vibrant color. Beads also come in a variety of materials including plastic, glass, semi precious stones, and even precious stones. Your choices are endless and there is never any need to worry about matching because mixing it up a bit is very trendy. Here are the 8 top picks for beaded jewelry 1. AmethystAmethyst is always a favorite with its colors ranging from light purple to a deep velvety purple. Amethyst bead jewelry mixes nicely and adds a rich warm tone to your look. 2. CoralCoral is a very popular choice available from natural shades to deep vibrant color which is usually achieved by dying. Natural coral is wonderful but there are some excellent glass beads that resemble coral very nicely that are much cheaper. Look at all options. 3. OnyxOnyx is very cheap and looks so rich. Its deep black color makes onyx jewelry very versatile. It can be worn with almost any wardrobe item and it easily goes from the office to a night out. There are few semi precious gems that are as affordable as black onyx. 4. TurquoiseFrom ancient times turquoise never seems to loose its popularity. Turquoise comes in a variety of shades from deep turquoise blue to pale green. Turquoise can be found in a variety of forms - quality turquoise beads, turquoise beads that were not jewelry quality and were therefore stabilized, and faux turquoise. High quality turquoise beads can be quite expensive. Stabilized turquoise is much cheaper because it has not gem value, however it makes great beads for affordable jewelry. Faux turquoise can also look very real so now what you are buying. 5. HematiteLike onyx, hematite is very cheap and looks so rich. Its deep black color makes hematite beaded jewelry absolutely stunning. It works for any occasion and will never let you down. There are few semi precious gems that are as affordable as hematite. 6. CarnelianCarnelian beads range in color from a soft orange red to a lighter orange, and from dark golden yellow to softer warmer shades of yellow. The reds and oranges make great choices for the fall season. Because of the variety of color with carnelian it mixes very well with other beads. A very versatile choice! 7. PeridotPeridot has been used as far back as ancient Roman times when it was referred to as the evening emerald. And rightly so! This beautiful semi precious gem stone has the most beautiful soft glow when light strikes it. The green coloring quite literally jumps to life. It makes beautiful bead jewelry and mixes well with other stones such as turquoise. 8. JadeJade occurs in many colors from yellow through to the jade green we are most familiar with. An affordable semi precious gem that looks rich and inviting when used in bead jewelry. There are plenty of other semi precious gems to choose from, and don't forget about glass beaded jewelry and plastic beaded jewelry. No matter what type of beaded jewelry you choose to buy you are certain to be a hit. Beaded jewelry is always fashionable and trendy and you simply can't go wrong adding it to your wardrobe. About The Author: Gil is an artist and a professional writer for last 15 years. He has over 10 years of experience in ornaments and jewels. Visit the website at http://www.ontargetjewelry.com to learn about different jewelry, earring available in market. |
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