| "Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as | | | | |
| we pass through them they prove to be many colored | | | | There is a general notion that beads are usually used |
| lenses, which paint the world their own hue, and each | | | | in artificial jewelry, which is not correct. Good quality |
| shows us only what lies in its own focus." - Ralph | | | | beads can be used to complement the beauty of gold |
| Waldo Emerson | | | | and silver jewelry. Beaded jewelry has a universal |
| | | | | appeal and is worn by people of all age groups. |
| Its a wide known fact that women find the charm of | | | | |
| jewellery irresistible and form the biggest target | | | | One of the upcoming trend that has been observed |
| consumer base for the jewellery makers, worldwide. | | | | recently is that, hand made beads specially from |
| Beaded jewelry constitutes an important and | | | | countries in Africa and the Far East are getting a great |
| indispensable part of most jewelry items. Their | | | | deal of attention. Such type of jewelry serves a dual |
| versatility can add charm and beauty to any type of | | | | purpose of providing occupation for families in |
| ordinary design or style. Without an iota of doubt, | | | | countries where sources of income are sparse and |
| beaded jewelry is a - must have, among all the | | | | provides an altogether different variety of designs to |
| jewelry lovers across the globe. | | | | the buyers. |
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| Beads can be made from natural materials to | | | | Latest reports say that, jewellery retailers have |
| synthetic materials and of course, precious metals. The | | | | reported good profits in the last couple of months. |
| most popular beaded jewelry includes singular or | | | | Even though falling incomes and the higher cost of |
| multiple-strand necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets, | | | | living is causing a strain on the public purse, jewelry |
| trinkets and belts. A well crafted beaded jewelry | | | | shoppers are still spending in stores. The market |
| (either hand made or manufactured) will always | | | | demand for beaded jewelry is great because they are |
| compliment a women's attire and enhance her | | | | highly affordable and looks good on all kinds of outfit. |
| personality on the whole. | | | | Industry insiders say that one of the driving factor |
| | | | | behind these sales has been the trend of buying more |
| As mentioned above, beads are made out of many | | | | affordable options and beaded jewelry fits the bill |
| different types of materials out of which the most | | | | perfectly. Some say its a passing trend of investment |
| popular ones are pearls, amber, gemstones, metals, | | | | in accessible luxury. As the beaded jewelry industry is |
| horn, coral, ivory, tortoiseshell, jet, wood, ceramic etc. A | | | | growing by leaps and bounds, beaded jewelry |
| trendy beaded jewellery can be antique or | | | | exporters would certainly keep an eye on how long |
| contemporary as per the demand or requirement of | | | | this trend continues. |
| the collectors and buyers. | | | | |