Add a Touch of Trendy To Your Outfits With Beads!

Beads are the perfect way to add some sparkle, movement and personality to any outfit, and bead jewelry is a great accent when you don’t want to go overboard. A simple strand of beads can liven up otherwise drab colors or add an eclectic feel to a perfectly put-together ensemble.

Bead jewelry can be anything, from a conservative strand of pearls to a funky, flower child-inspired chokers, bracelet or anklet. Go for a Southwestern feel with multi-stranded turquoise bead jewelry or make a laid-back, beachy statement with an assortment of seashells and coral. You can even get creative and string your own bead jewelry with everything from seed beads to sea shells to rhinestones.

Bead jewelry is often inexpensive and is a great way to add a touch of hand-crafted originality to you everyday duds. Some bead jewelry can get expensive, especially when made with Austrian crystal of Czech glass beads. These beaded creations are often elegant and intended to add unobtrusive sparkle, dress them up for a cocktail party or dress them down with your favorite scoop-neck tee and denim.

Native American bead jewelry is also a beautiful option. The beads are usually woven into thicker rows for items such chokers and bracelets, rather than the free-form style of stranded necklaces. Featuring Native American designs, these pieces are usually made by hand and each one is a little different. These pieces can be bought through retailers in any region with a strong Native American flavor, such as the Southwest, although you may have a chance to meet the weaver and have your own piece custom-made if you visit a reservation or Native American store.

Whether you prefer delicate crystal, symbolic Native American woven pieces or just a simple strand of your own creation, bead jewelry is a great way to make a statement.