Specialty Beads Blog

Our beautiful Lampwork Heart Beads and Venetian Heart Beads

Our Best Seller Venetian Beads Made in Murano

Whether you've been fortunate enough to visit Italy and see the glass work first hand or truly just love the artistry and beauty that each little bead encompasses, you'll love these exceptional Venetian beads! These Made in Murano Beads are loved by all! We can't keep them in stock! Our most popular Collection of Italian Beads is our Brilliant Swirl Venetian Beads. Our Brilliant Swirl Italian Beads are featured in 5 gorgeous colors. Our Acqua Oro Murano Beads are a swirl of aquamarine, pale green and gold leaf. The Farfalla Venetian Beads incorporate swirls of a subtle green teal and brilliant blue with 24k Gold leafing and crackles. Our Carmello Italian Beads are spectacular with gold and caramel flourishes! One of the best loved of this group is our Bluino Ametista Venetian Beads which are a swirl of subtle bluish green with a light coppery amethyst topped off with gold leaf. And lastly, but definitely a favorite, is our Cobalto Lago Venetian Beads. These Murano Beads pack a punch with cobalt blue and bright lime green swirls under the gold leaf.

Use our spectacular Venetian Beads to make equally spectacular Italian Jewelry. Our Carmello Italian Necklace here has a beautiful Swarovski Crystal and Italian Chain. We made matching Italian Earrings with Swarovski Crystals also. Or go simple with our Bluino Ametista Venetian Necklace above and simple Italian Earrings to match. It's easy to take our beads and make incredible DIY handmade Venetian Jewelry!

Titanium Mesh Ribbon Artist Feature with Monika Lee!

I'm super excited to feature the art of Monika Lee! I absolutely love this beautiful Golden Olivine Titanium Mesh Ribbon Bracelet! The artistry is incredible! I first saw Monika's work when she posted photos of her Titanium Mesh Ribbon creations on our Etsy site. I loved her designs and connected with her which led to a friendship. The relationships built and people I get to know are one of my favorite things about my job!

This stunning necklace says it all! I love that Monika uses our 12mm and 20mm White Silver Titanium Mesh Ribbon in beautiful layers. She has a way of ruffling the Wire Mesh Ribbon and then forming the edges to add depth and hold their place. The little nests of pearls and bigger focal pearl compliment the silver filigree. This Wire Lace Necklace says it all - it's spectacular!

I love that Monika's designs are all so unique! She has a tremendous talent to see the Titanium Mesh Ribbon and create her vision. She easily bridges the gap between vintage designs and cutting edge contemporary designs. She is a master at ruffling and rolling the mesh and her work reflects her perfectionism.

Look at these beautiful earrings! The crystals add that sparkle to the Golden Olivine Titanium Mesh Ribbon for lovely Wire Mesh Earrings!

What about these exquisite Spiral White Silver Wire Lace Mesh Earrings? These Titanium Mesh Earrings are so elegant!

Monika's business is Eleganz Filaire! If you're interested in connecting with Monika to purchase one of her creations  you can reach her at monintee@gmail.com. Monika is also open to doing Custom Designs if you'd like her to create something special for you!

Monika used her amazing hand crocheting skills to embellish this Burgundy Wire Mesh Ribbon Bracelet, then added matching Swarovski Crystals to give it a shine!

Monika and her adorable pup Leni!

Designing your own gift for family & friends in these Covid-19 times

Although this has been a trying time its also been a very inspiring time! I've thought so much about all of you!  The act of creating and wearing jewelry is something that brings happiness, speaks to your heart and makes you feel special and good about yourself! 

It's been extremely heart warming to notice that so many of our orders are gifts! People have gotten creative in how to get a gift to friends, family, and loved ones. Some are for birthdays and special events but some are just to make a special someone smile! It makes me smile to write out a note for a gift that you wrote in the comment section! This Dog Mom and Lotus Bracelet was a birthday gift from a friend to a friend!

So let's start! - Go to  Charms & Pendants > Bella Charms & Pendants. Here you will find 54 beautiful (Bella in Italian) Charms and Pendants. There will also be this Silver Heart Charm Bracelet and a Gold Heart Charm Bracelet. Our Charm Bracelets are beautiful, comfortable and easy to wear. Use your imagination and choose whatever charms appeal to you ( if you're designing for yourself) or whatever charms you believe will speak to your friend, sister, mom.... Order them up and I will put your bracelet together, place it in one of our signature heart boxes and mail it off for you!

 You can also choose one of our Sterling Silver Chains from Italy, pick out your favorite charms and design a necklace that will be perfect for your special someone! 

This beautiful Dragonfly and Heart could likewise be made into a bracelet which would look like this. 

If you'd like a Bead Charm like the ones seen here, write the color you'd like as you check out and I'll make one and add it for FREE! All of our finished jewelry is 20% Off! All of our Bracelets, Charms, Pendants & Chains are also 20% Off!  

 Check out our Charms & Pendants, mix and match them to design Jewelry that speaks to you, your friends and your family! If it's a present be sure to write a note in the comment section that I can send with your gift!