Beaded Jewelry

What is Beaded Jewelry?

Majority of the handcrafted designs u see here at Miss Voila Designs are "beaded jewelry". This means they are strung on lightweight coated wire or on thread. In this type of jewelry the individual beads are emphasized. The design is to show the beads at their best. When we talk about beaded jewelry we are talking about jewelry that is mostly strung on the thread or wire, bead after bead. Various beading techniques are used to make interesting and unique creations.

There are several techniques involved in making beaded jewelry. Stringing is one, and wire-working with beads is another. Various types of string are available: cords, plastic, twine. Additionally, silk and nylon threads can also be utilized in making beaded jewelry. Using hemp fiber in beaded jewelry making is a nice touch – it makes for an unusual product and would also be a great topic for conversation. Wire of various thicknesses is another popular option. Additionally, wire is used to make beaded jewelry items such as necklaces, hairpins and earrings, and to attach clasps.

Since we use a variety of gemstones, crystals, glass, pearl beads we need to use the right thread for the job. Using the wrong thread can result in a piece that falls apart and we certainly don't want that to happen to any of our jewelry pieces!

We make and sell beaded bracelets, beaded earrings and beaded necklaces at Miss Voila Designs.