Shell Bead
Uncategorized May 15th. 2011, 3:13pmShell Bead
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 NATURAL CONE SHELL SHIVA EYE BEADS necklace FA053  US $.01
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 16 Pc Lot of New Jewelry Red Coral Turquoise Acrylic Beads Shells Necklaces US $9.99
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 New Zelanian Abalone Shell Pearl Heart Pendant Gem Bead N066 US $2.99
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 Jody Coyote Earrings JC0301 new hypoallergenic bead dangle silver shell flower P US $14.99
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 ABALONE CONE SHELL SHIVA EYE BEADS necklace FA132 US $.99
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 New Zelanian Abalone Shell Pearl Flower Pendant Gem Bead N070 US $2.99
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 Beach Wear 3Strands Blues Green ShellsCrystal Beads Silver Tone Necklace QVC US $11.99
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 3 Strand Mother Of PearlCrystal Seed Bead 24 Necklace W shell pendant QVC Lee US $8.99
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 Olive Green Mother Of Pearl Shell Crafts Beads Necklace F328 US $3.99
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 CONE SHELL SHIVA EYE SEA SHELL BEADS necklace FA036 US $.99
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 Natural New Zealand Abalone Shell Beads Necklace E391 US $19.99
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 Euro Style Unique Handwork Fashion Freshwater Shell Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 13x18mm Abalone Shell Oval Loose Beads FG0403 US $9.99
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 3 Strands Orange Shell Glass Acrylic Gold T Crystal Beads one Necklace QVC US $14.99
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 WHOLESALE 20X PURPLE MOP SHELL RESIN FINDINGS EUROPEAN LARGE HOLE CHARM BEADS US $5.98
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 Natural New Zealand Abalone Shell Bead Pendant 18KGP S153 US $3.99
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 New Crystal Red Shell Square Loose Beads Necklace Earrings SET M229 US $5.59
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 3 Strands Mocha Brown Amber Shell Glass Crystal Beads Gold tone Necklace QVC US $16.99
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 Natural New Zealand Abalone Shell Pendant Bead 18KGP S162 US $3.99
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 STUNNING PAUA ABALONE SHELL BEADS necklace FA190 US $.99
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 New Zealand Abalone Shell Bead Round Pendant 18KGP S181 US $4.99
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 PUGSTER® BEAD STARFISH SHELL SILVER EP EUROPEAN CHARM FOR BRACELET W72 US $.99
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 Silver Shells and 18K GP starfish Bead European Charms Bracelet Snake Chain 244 US $.99
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 WHOLESALE LOTS 20X RED MOP SHELL RESIN FINDINGS EUROPEAN LARGE HOLE CHARM BEADS US $5.98
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 NATURAL CONE SHELL SHIVA EYE BEADS necklace FA072 US $1.04
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 WHOLESALE LOTS 20X OCEAN BLUE MOP SHELL FINDINGS EUROPEAN LARGE HOLE CHARM BEADS US $5.98
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 52x45mm Beautiful Aura Abalone Shell Flower Penant Bead MA2920 US $3.98
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 Zelanian Abalone Shell Rectangle Beads Bracelet Bangle US $5.29
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 Natural New Zealand Abalone Shell Beads Necklace E018 US $19.99
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 WHOLESALE LOT 20X BLACK MOP SHELL RESIN FINDINGS EUROPEAN LARGE HOLE CHARM BEADS US $5.98
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 3 Strands Shell Beads Natural White Orange Beige Lg Pendant Necklace QVC US $16.99
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 WHOLESALE 20X PRIMARY COLOR MOP SHELL FINDINGS EUROPEAN LARGE HOLE CHARM BEADS US $5.98
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 WHOLESALE LOT 20X MIXED MOP SHELL RESIN FINDINGS EUROPEAN LARGE HOLE CHARM BEADS US $5.98
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 Unique Style Handwork Fashion Nature ShellCrystal Beads Dangle Earrings US $.99
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 1PC Abalone MOP Shell Tortoise Bead Focal Peadant Jewelry 35x43mm Free ship US $3.59
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 Cruise Wear 3Strands Fuchsia Orange Shell Acrylic BeadsGold Tone Necklace QvC US $9.99
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 CONE SHELLS SEA SHELLS BEADS necklace FA153 US $.99
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 1PC Abalone MOP Shell Crystal Glass Flower Leaf Bead Focal Pendant Free ship US $3.69
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 10mm White South Ocean Shell Pearls Beads earrings AAA silver hook US $3.75
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 Natural Zelanian Abalone Shell Pendant Bead 1Pcs TK325 US $4.55
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 Mother of Pearl Shell Flower Inlaid Round Bead Pendant US $3.99
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 Abalone Shell Bead Dangle Earring Silver Plated 1 SET US $4.59
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Beading Instructions : Shell Bead Jewelry
Bead Making: the Second Oldest Profession
I have a theory that goes like this. If the oldest profession in the world is the realm of the (ahem) hired lady, then what would be the second oldest profession? Well, considering she had to be paid I would assume it is bead making.
The oldest found piece of jewelry featured two snail shells that someone put a hole through and then ran a strip of leather through. The maker hung it around his or her neck and a fashion trend was born (still in use by the surfer/beatnik crowd, by the way). This particular piece of jewelry is thought to be 100,000 years old.
Imagine! 100,000 years ago somebody wanted to adorn themselves with beads, just like we do today.
And the trend has grown. Beads have been in found in all regions of the world accompanying all of man's achievements and stages in his rise from the primordial ooze. They have been found in ancient Egyptian burials and in Anasazi cave dwelling in the Southwestern United States. The early Britons wore beads around their necks, as did remote tribes people in Africa.
They have been used as currency to trade for people (as in Africa) and for land (as in Manhattan). They have been—and still are—prized for their beauty and intricacy. Even today, contemporary and antique beads are considered valuable, collectable, and are worth thousands of dollars.
The oldest forms of beads were the type uncovered in North Africa, the snail shell beads. Seashells were commonly used by primitive jewelry makers because of their natural beauty and the ease with which they could be transformed into an amulet or bead. This method is still used, as in the Ni'ihua jewelry made with tiny shells on the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands.
This type of bead was transformed by a more advanced method. Bead makers began shaping beads into thin circles, called heishi. Stacked together these create a brilliant shell necklace. Again, this is still a common form of beaded jewelry.
Clay and ceramic beads, essentially mud that has been shaped and baked, then decorated, has been used for thousands of years. Not as old as using shell, but still one of the oldest methods. This method was used from Egypt to Greece and Rome, Africa, Europe and Africa. Egyptian scarab beads are still a very popular type of bead in the Middle East. These beads are fashioned to look like the scarab beatle, then baked and painted.
Bead makers began using glass well over a thousand years ago. They mixed glass sand with dyes to create stunning colors, then first melted the glass and either cast beads in clay or sand casts, or they melted the glass into rods and then melted those into formed beads, wrapping the rods around a wire. Perhaps the highest forms of glass beads were those made in Venice hundreds of years ago. Artisans made millifiore beads using colorful glass rods that resembled flowers. By melting these together into a mosaic they would make brilliant and intricate designs. These beads were traded all over the world, and found their way to Africa, the Americas and throughout the Middle East.
Bead making is a high art form, and artisans still create stunning works of art as has been done for hundreds of years. The next time you buy a beaded bracelet or necklace, think about all the history and tradition in the second oldest profession!
About the Author
If you're looking for beads, from gemstone and
semi-precious stone beads
to pearls, glass and crystal beads, shop online at
Western Traders
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Is there a shop who would want to buy good quality fashion accessories at very low price?
I am currently exporting to some parts of the US fashion accessories like bracelets, earrings and necklace (choker)made of wood, shell or plastic beads. My price is 40% LESS than the store price. I also have colorful straw bags of different sizes and colors. Should you be interested, email me. I have sample photos of the goods.
As you can tell, most people want to see samples.
And of those, may will not pay for the samples.
Your best bet is to attend some trade shows
and events to show merchants what you have.
40% is not much of a savings unless this is a boutiuq item
