| A Black Bead Bracelet is the perfect compliment to | | | | can be applied to crystals creating an iridescent finish. |
| any wardrobe. Why? Because you can use it to dress | | | | This is called the Aurora Borealis coating. Crystal are |
| up an outfit, and yet it can be casual enough to toss | | | | by nature very symmetrical, faceted and can be used |
| together with jeans and your favorite top. | | | | to create very elegant jewelry. You can also stray |
| When shopping for a beaded bracelet, you can | | | | slightly lighter to a smoke colored Swarovski Crystal. |
| purchase from a jewelry store at the mall or in your | | | | Unlike the opaque jet colored crystal, smoke is |
| local downtown. You can also shop online where you'll | | | | translucent allowing light to flow through it and causing |
| find a variety of handcrafted beaded jewelry from | | | | the crystal to sparkle. With the variety of crystal colors |
| artisans. | | | | on the market today, virtually any style look you desire |
| Typically your jewelry store will carry primarily | | | | can be created into a black beaded bracelet. |
| gemstone and semi-precious jewelry. You'll get | | | | 3. Seed Bead Bracelet - Seed beads are those really |
| faceted gemstones that are set in prong or bezel style | | | | tiny beads that make people wonder just how |
| settings. When purchasing handcrafted beaded | | | | anybody works with them without going blind. They |
| jewelry, you'll find a much broader range to choose | | | | have an infinite amount of colors, finishes, textures, |
| from - thus allowing you to find the perfect handmade | | | | even shapes. You can find seed beads in round styles |
| beaded bracelet. | | | | or triangles, even hexagon-shaped beads. If you are |
| Another benefit to working with a jewelry artist is they | | | | looking for a black bead bracelet that has a lot of |
| have the ability to create a custom order black | | | | texture, then a seed bead bracelet might be your |
| beaded bracelet using exactly the materials you want. | | | | perfect choice. Seed Beads can be made into rope |
| Below are the 4 styles of black bead bracelets that | | | | styles, flat cuff styles and even woven into larger |
| are the most popular and most customizable. | | | | decorative beads. Using the infinite colors available it's |
| 1. Lampwork Glass Bead Bracelets - Lampwork glass | | | | also possible to replicate your favorite photo made |
| is an artwork all on it's own. Local glass artisans use a | | | | completely of beads. |
| butane torch and glass rods and create each glass | | | | 4. Mixed Materials Bracelets - By far, the most |
| bead individually. While trying to get the perfect size | | | | common handcrafted beaded jewelry contains a |
| and shape, because each bead is handcrafted, no two | | | | variety of different materials. Mixing crystals and pearls |
| beads will be 100% identical. The fun part about | | | | for example can create a black beaded bracelet that |
| chosing a glass bead bracelet, you can rest assured | | | | speaks of classic elegance with a touch of modern |
| that someone poured their heart and passion into each | | | | brilliance. People use handcrafted lampwork glass |
| one of those beads that make up your special | | | | beads as large focal object and add smaller glass, |
| handcrafted beaded jewelry. | | | | resin or ceramic beads as accents. |
| 2. Crystal Beaded Bracelet - Yes, crystals really do | | | | With so many possibilities available, the only challenge |
| come in black. When working with Swarovski crystal, | | | | you have when finding the perfect black bead bracelet |
| solid black is called Jet. There's also a special finish that | | | | is how to stop at just one. |