Garnets have been used by men since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. This is a group of silicate minerals and derives its name from the Latin word ‘Granatum’ which refer to the seeds of pome...

Foil glass beads is one kind of lampwork beads which are created by glass artists melting and shaping glass rods on to stainless steel mandrels using a propane and oxygen-powered torch. One technique ...

Gemstone cabochons beads are usually used for jewelry such as bracelets, rings and necklaces. A cabochon is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted. The resulting form is u...

Shell beads like the wings of an angel, hiding deep in the ocean waiting people to find out its beauty therefore shell beads are widely used in shell jewelry making. Have you ever distressed about pre...

Evil eye lampwork beads always have been associated with magic legend, especially in Turkey, Iran and Greece. Today, more and more people around the world like to wear them as their ornaments. Hallowe...