European Beads For Bracelet Making

Apr 9
15:38

2014

Sanjana Antony

Sanjana Antony

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When people ask where to buy European beads, the most common answer would be: online. It will be cheaper when you buy from the internet. However, before you make a decision to buy, make sure that you have the basic knowledge about beads and the bead websites.

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European beads are mostly available from name brand companies such as Pandora,European Beads For Bracelet Making Articles Biagi, Troll, Chamilia, Granchelli, and more. You can also find them in ready made bracelets, however anklets and necklaces may also be available.  The beads can be a popular way to personalize an item, so the piece can be made as heirloom jewelry that you can pass on to the generation next to you.

 

To create a bracelet, you strung individual European beads to a bracelet base.  These beads are three dimensional like those in traditional charm bracelets.  They can also be made from a wide range of materials such as solid gold, solid sterling silver, gold and silver plate, base metal, and glass.  Glass European beads are as popular as the other materials; they are produced in a variety of styles, colors and beautiful designs.  You may also feature precious stones, crystals such as Swarovski, and cubic zirconia in your bracelet designs.

 

The center holes of the European beads are called bores, which are often in large diameters, so that the bracelet chain can be easily accommodated.  The bores of the beads can either be smooth or threaded. Each of the different manufacturers of these beads have developed different bracelet systems, so that some brand name beads with threaded bores are not able to be used in some brands of bracelet. The same is true when the bores are smooth, that you can easily slide to the bracelet you are making.

 

When looking for European beads, always remember that not all these beads are equal in quality, especially if you are trying to find beads that are off brand.  These are not Pandoras, nor Chamilias, nor Trolls so there is a possibility that you may find fabulously designed and also poorly made beads.  Ask questions if you want to be clear about the sizes, materials and quality of the beads that you want to buy. Asking questions especially when you are in doubt will save you from lots of frustrations in the future.

 

Branded European beads are sold only through authorized retailers which are mostly found in brick and mortar stores. Their pricing policies are very strict, because they want to protect these so called retailers. You may find bargains out there, but you may find it difficult to get these beads if do not agree to the retail price which these companies suggested.  Therefore the best option for a jewelry artisan like you is to buy these beads wholesale.

 

You need to be a shopping savvy in order to buy the right quality of European beads. If you have received many orders of bracelets or necklaces, you can save money and time if you buy beads wholesale and online.  Many beads dealers are available on the internet, however, care should be exercised when choosing a wholesaler.  Do not fail to check the companys shipping charges, the return, refund or exchange policies, and especially the feedback from some customers or buyers. If any term is not acceptable to you, it is better if you look at other stores. Reputable sellers are not lacking on the web, you just need to look harder, or get recommendations from fellow artisans.

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