Silver is too soft to work with, therefore it is alloyed with metals such as copper. Sterling silver is an alloy which contains 92.5% silver, it is tarnish resistant and can be used to make jewelry li...

Silver is one of the most commonly sold metals in the world. In its pure state, it is a rare metal which is valuable and much like gold cannot be effectively used because it is too soft. To make the m...

Nobody wants beads falling off of their favorite pieces of jewelry. You cannot call any design complete until it has been secured. Among jewelry findings, gold filled crimp beads have become increasin...

The best thing about beads is that they can be made with a variety of materials, including metals. Metal beads have a typically ethnic sensibility; especially copper beads with their folkloric appeal....

A gem with an aura of mysticism, freshwater pearl is an ageless ornament. This cultured pearl is molded by freshwater mussels which live in ponds, lakes and rivers. When an irritant is inserted in t...

Sometimes when you want to use metal beads in your bead work creations, gold or sterling silver beads are not in the budget. Neither do you want to opt for plastic or glass beads and want a nice metal...

Copper jewelry has been a popular form of jewelry since centuries now and the usage of copper beads can be traced back to as far as 6000 B.C. Bridging the gap between jewelry made of precious metals l...