Thursday, May 31, 2012

Information You May Not Know about Turquoise Beads


As a beautiful and magical jewelry beads, many jewelry makers like to use them to create jewelry, and many wearers like to wear Turquoise beads jewelry too. But, do you think you know Turquoise beads quite well? If not, this article will help you to know more about them.

Turquoise beads have different meanings in different cultures.
Orient: they are given to riders and steeds, as they are believed to protect the wearer from falling (especially from horses). Turquoise is also considered a protection against the “evil eye”
Natural Turquoise Beads, Dyed, Grass Green
Natural Turquoise Beads

Native Americans: they prize turquoise quite highly, and often carve them into animal shapes. The Turquoise is believed to attract beneficial spirits as they embodied the Heavens in their blue, and the Earth in their greens.

Tibet: Turquoise is also very popular in Tibet and much of their traditional and contemporary jewelry will feature turquoise. Turquoise beads will also change color over time, which to the Tibetans, symbolizes the cycle of life and death. Apart from using for jewelry, Tibetans also use traditionally carve Turquoise into ritual objects.
Gemstone Beads Strands, Yellow Turquoise
Yellow Turquoise

Apart from those different meanings, turquoise has some additional meanings, including increases serenity, protection, meditation energy, wisdom, balance, honest communication, friendship, strength and love. It is also considered to be generally healing and fostering of empathy, positive thinking and sensitivity.

Well, we have known the different meanings of turquoise, but do you know how Turquoise is formed? It is a complex process that takes millions of years. Turquoise is formed when water percolates through rocks that contain copper, aluminum, and/or other minerals. It is from a chemical reaction between these that result in a deposit which we know as turquoise.
Gemstone Beads, Natural Sinkiang Turquoise
Natural Sinkiang Turquoise

Today, Turquoise beads are available in many countries around the world. You can easily purchase them, especially purchase them on the internet. However, there are times when dyed Howlite or other stone dyed to resemble turquoise looks so real that the average person cannot tell. The very best way you can protect yourself from misrepresentation is to obtain written documentation of your purchase. While, this step is a little complicated, and some jewelry beads suppliers refuse to do that. But there is no need to worry to find real turquoise beads. Some jewelry beads wholesalers, like PandaHall.com, will describe if this turquoise bead is natural or synthetic clearly. In fact, purchasing natural good turquoise beads is not a problem as long as you can find a reliable supplier. 

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Brass Beads Can Never Be Ignored for Jewelry Making


As one of the trendiest and stylish jewelry beads, brass beads are widely used in jewelry making for a long time. Brass beads are made by brass which is an alloy of copper mixed with zinc. As the color of brass is a bright golden, it is widely used for decorative purposes.

Brass beads come in a pallet of colors, for example, silver plated, gold plated, antique bronze plated, red copper plated, antique gold plated, antique silver plated and etc. All the antique colors are the best choice for the vintage style. Apart from using for making jewelry, antique brass beads are used for the decoration of picture frames, candle holders, statues, napkin rings, show pieces and many other decorations.
Brass Finding Beads
Brass Finding Beads

These beads are not only available in a pallet of colors, but also available in various shapes and patterns, for instance, birds, flowers, round, hearts, leaves, tubes, trees, trolls, cube, oval, square and etc. Many of them are produced with delicate patterns. Today, the vintage style jewelry has played an important role in fashion jewelry, and antique brass beads will be a good choice. You can use antique brass beads to create only, but also can combine these beads with other jewelry beads and findings. It depends on your designs. Have you ever thought to use small round brass beads, rhodolite garnet and faceted rubies to create jewelry? If no, why not have a try? They are perfect combination. Let us make a necklace together. The materials you need are small brass beads, a brass rhinestone dangling pendant, rhodolite garnet beads, lobster claw clasp and rubies. In fact, the steps are very simple. String fifty percent of the small brass beads first, and then fifty percent of rubies. Add one more small brass bead and string the rhinestone pendant. Take the pendant as center, and string the rest beads to make this necklace symmetrically. The last step is adding lobster claw clasp on both ends. A elegant necklace is finished.
Brass Beads, Round, Platinum Color
Brass Beads

Along with the development of fashion jewelry, the fashion jewelry market is growing larger and larger. You can easily find all kinds of jewelry beads, jewelry findings and jewelry making tool in this market. And more and more manufacturers come of this tendency. There is nothing they can’t imagine but can’t do. Therefore, there is no doubt you will get a wide range of selection of brass beads as well as other jewelry materials, especially if you purchase them from online stores. Because there are tens of thousands of jewelry beads online stores all over the world. 

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Combined Beads—New Favorite to Jewelry Makers


Along with the innovation of jewelry beads, more and more newfangled jewelry beads, like acrylic combined beads, are produced. They are very popular with jewelry makers, as they can help them to create fresh and new fashionable jewelry. And acrylic combined beads are one of the most popular ones.
Opaque Acrylic Beads, Combined Beads
Opaque Acrylic Beads, Combined Beads

What are combined beads? Just as their name imply, these beads are combined by two or more parts. The widely used combined beads on fashion jewelry market are acrylic ones for the moment. They are available in various colors, shapes and sizes like “normal” acrylic beads. Oval, cube, round, column, rhombus, bicone, pumpkin, heart and rice are the most widely produced shapes for these beads. Acrylic beads are famous for their colorful and brilliant colors, so the colors of these acrylic combined beads will not disappointed anyone, no matter you are an adult or a child.

As a new production of fashion jewelry beads and come with special characters, acrylic combined beads are becoming jewelry makers’ new favorite. They use these beads to create colorful necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets. They may use only this kind of beads to create jewelry, while sometimes they will combine these beads with other jewelry. They not only use these beads to create jewelry for kids, but also will create for adults, which just depends on combining with other different jewelry materials.
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Oval, Mixed Color
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Oval, Mixed Color

As combined beads, they are flexible to be took apart and combined as a “new” one with two or even more colorful parts as long as these beads are same but just in different colors. Some of these beads are produced with pure color, and some of them are come with two or more colors on different parts. These beads are very suitable for teaching children to create their own jewelry. I am sure they will love these fancy jewelry beads, and can create fabulous kid’s jewelry. And the flexibility of these beads will help to develop kid’s intelligence. Jewelry making really is a cheap but fantastic method to improve children’s capability of practice and creative ability. What is more, doing that with your kids together is a good way to enhance your parent-child love. Someone may not realize it yet, but it is real.

Are you fall in love with these lovely beads and want to purchase some? But I am sorry to say you may unable to find them in your local craft beads stores, as these beads are not available anywhere for the moment. But there is no need to be disappointed, just purchasing them from online stores. Many jewelry online stores, like PandaHall.com, can offer them at cheap wholesale prices and high quality. 

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Craft Beads—Popular Kid’s Jewelry Making Material


Today,  jewelry making is not only popular with adults,, but also popular with kids, even the preschool age kids. Jewelry beads, like craft beads, glass beads, resin beads, acrylic beads, polymer clay beads, wood beads and etc, are colorful and various designed.
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Craft Style, Flower
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Craft Style, Flower

Preschool age kids love to make things with colorful beads, and if you have preschool age kids that love to play with jewelry beads, show your kids to make the following easy bead projects especially created for preschool age kids. A bucket of craft beads and a few simple craft supplies will keep preschool age kids busy for hours, and making beaded projects with beads will help them develop an interest in other craft projects. Some schools even have classes for making craft beads jewelry etc. About craft beads, they are available in various materials, including acrylic, glass, plastic, crystal, gemstone, wood, clay and etc. All those beads are produced in different shapes, for example, flower, heart, oval, rondelle, round, square, teardrop, tube, leaf, bugle, rectangle, star, triangle, rice and etc. And all of them are available in various colors.
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Craft Style
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Craft Style

Acrylic craft beads bracelets are very popular with kids for their beautiful colors, cute shapes and lightweight characters. Why not purchase some that kind of materials to create some with your kids together? The materials you need to get are including 18pcs faceted round transparent beads (about 6mm in diameter, in different colors), 3pcs transparent flowers (about 20mm in diameter, and a length of elastic cord. The step to make this bracelet is very simple. Just string 6pcs colorful round acrylic beads and one piece of acrylic flower on the elastic color first. And follow the first step to string all the rest round beads and flowers. Tie a knot with elastic cord to stop the beads fall off, and cut off the rest cord. In order to let the bracelet look more clear and beautiful, you can hide the knot into the hole of beads. A simple but colorful acrylic craft beads bracelet is finished. It is very simple, and your little kids can finish it in person without doubt.
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Craft Style, Star
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Craft Style, Star

The crafted jewelry created by kids can be worn by themselves, and also can be presented to their friends as gift. You can also purchase some other craft beads, and create or teach your kids to create other jewelry pieces, such as lovely necklaces, keychain pendants and so on. Having such a fun hobby with your kids together will not break your bank as long as you find a good supplier who can offer you wide range of selection, cheap prices and quality items. And PandaHall.com will be a good choice. 

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Use Polymer Clay Beads to Create Kid’s Jewelry


Children’s Day is coming. Do you have any idea about gift for your kids in that lovely day? If not, why not use polymer clay beads to create jewelry gifts for them? Polymer clay is a manmade, non-toxic plastic-based alternative of natural clay. Its only real similarity to natural clay is that it is shaped while soft and then heated for hardening.
Handmade Polymer Clay Beads, DeepSkyBlue
Handmade Polymer Clay Beads

Polymer clay has been called the Chameleon Clay, by artist and author Victoria Hughes, because it can be made to look like nearly anything. Amber, Ivory, Jade, Silver, Turquoise, to mention several. Making polymer clay beads can open a whole new realm for those who love to make custom jewelry, but not all the jewelry makers have the condition and technique to create their own jewelry beads. But it doesn’t matter. You can purchase all kinds of polymer clay beads from both local jewelry stores and online jewelry stores.

Polymer clay beads are produced in various shapes as polymer clay has strong plasticity. The popular shapes including round, flower, oval, human, flat round, heart, tube, Hexagon, cube, star, animals, fruit and etc. All the shapes are available in different colors and sizes. That is to say you have a wide range of selection. These beads are very light and suitable for create Kid’s jewelry. And they are very cheap, everyone can afford without breaking its bank. String colorful round or cube polymer clay beads as a bracelet or necklace is quite suitable for such a lovely holiday. You can also combine some clay beads with other jewelry beads, for example, glass beads, gemstone beads, rhinestone beads and etc, to create a cute necklace. Polymer clay beads are available in European style too. Use this kind of beads to make a European style bracelet for children is a quite fabulous idea.
Handmade Polymer Clay Beads, Round
Handmade Polymer Clay Beads

Jewelry beads are innovated everyday, and polymer clay beads are no exception. Today, there is a new kind of polymer clay beads. It is named as “Polymer Clay Nail Art Decoration” which is a kind of fashion nail care. This decoration is produced in various lovely shapes, such as flowers, watermelon, lemon, carrot and so on. It can be cut down and thrill holes to make beads, or cut as thin pieces and stick on nails. No doubt, children will like them very much.
Handmade Polymer Clay Beads, Flower, Colorful
Handmade Polymer Clay Beads

For all the polymer clay beads, the colors and sizes may vary slightly as they are handmade. So you are unable to find two pieces are the same, and which is its specialty. If you have good jewelry ideas about jewelry gift for your kids in your mind now, just purchase what you need from reliable supplier and start your design. 

Monday, May 21, 2012

Versatile Czech Glass Beads for Craftsmanship


Glass beads have been become as one of their favorite jewelry beads for a long time. Glass beads are sorted as different types according to their styles and producing techniques, including Czech glass beads, normal glass beads, crackle glass, electroplate glass, frosted glass beads, glass pearl, glass rhinestone and many others. And Czech glass beads are one of the most popular glass beads in jewelry making.
Czech Glass Beads, Faceted, Bicone
Czech Glass Beads

Czech glass beads are famous for their high quality, color stability and resistance to abrasion and chemicals. They are also known for their incredible variation in shape, size, color, structure and surface finish. When talking about this glass beads, some people may still think they are produced in Czech Republic. Yes, this kind of beads was produced in Czech Republic at beginning. While today, many countries can offer high quality Czech glass beads. In most countries Czech beads have been sold for decades through a network of local distributors and wholesale dealers. But some online stores or companies have their own manufacturer, like PandaHall.com, and can offer very good prices.
Czech Glass Beads, Faceted, Bicone
Czech Glass Beads

Czech glass beads, sometimes called Czech pressed glass, can be round in almost any size and shape conceivable. Instead of being warmed and fashioned manually, the glass is warmed up and forced into molds. And in fact, this kind of glass beads can also be sorted as different types, including Druk beads and Czech seed beads. Druk beads are perfectly round beads in every size and color made of pressed glass and available in many different finishes. The word “druk” means simple, basic and sleek in Czech. These beads are sized from 3mm to 18mm with a 1mm thread hole. They are utilized in a wide array of crafts. Czech seed beads are tiny, simple glass beads that are formed glass tubes, sliced to size, after that, they are warmed until smooth. Would like to remind that seed beads are sized by number, not millimeters, for example, 6/0, 11/0 etc. The smaller the number, the larger the beads. You will find them in sizes 6-15, and size 11 is a good all purpose size.
Czech Glass Beads, Faceted, Drop
Czech Glass Beads

If you are looking for craftsmanship, variety, great colors and high quality, Czech glass beads are for you. And purchasing them from online stores, you will have a wide range of selection and comparison. But you should keep in mind that finding a reliable jewelry beads supplier is a priority for all, or else you may meet many problems after you received your items. Do some works before purchasing and enjoy your jewelry making.  

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Why People Fall in Love with Pandora Glass Beads


Pandora jewelry brand is famous for its variety designs of the Pandora beads and the Pandora charms. Pandora beads are sorted as different types according to their materials, such as Pandora glass beads, Pandora gemstone beads, Pandora metal beads, Pandora lampwork beads and so on.
Glass European Beads, Large Hole Beads
Glass European Beads

Pandora style jewelry is very popular with people for all ages. As there are many different types for choosing, there are a number of different Pandora style jewelry pieces available in fashion jewelry market. Well, one of the most popular beads is Pandora glass beads. Pandora glass beads are really a great choice in a market that is flooded with modern jewelry and beads. Personalized charm bracelets and accessories have become a wide-spread statement in fashion. Among the countless types of pieces available, Pandora glass beads stand out as practical picks for those who want elegance without spending a ton of money. These beads are low prices pieces that add sparkle to customized accessories. Many jewelry designers use expensive materials such as 14K gold or authentic sterling silver, and they end up with high priced final products. But with Pandora glass beads, anyone can make inexpensive jewelry that is just as lovely.
Glass European Beads, Large Hole Beads
 Large Hole Beads

Pandora glass beads have high quality, which make them worth purchasing. Most of these pieces are made of Murano glass, famous for producing Murano glass beads, which originate in Venice, Italy. While, today many other countries can produce high quality Pandora glass beads. Many jewelry makers and businessmen like to purchase from China wholesalers, like PandaHall.com now. Some people may ask why these beads are affordable when they have high quality. It is because glass is widely manufactured and distributed material, yet can be designed into special pieces. Processing glass is common in practically any country, and thus, it is more accessible.
Electroplate Glass European Beads, Large Hole Beads
Electroplate Glass European Beads

Although Pandora glass beads are affordable, they have beautiful appearance of luxurious like crystal. They have the natural shine and sparkle that is inherent of glass materials. They are available in various colors, sizes and shapes. The most widely used shapes including round, flat round, tube, faceted flat round and etc. Apart from those, these beads are durable. So there is no need to worry your beautiful unique Pandora style jewelry cannot wear for a long time.

For above characters, it is no wonder why Pandora glass beads are very popular among jewelry makers and jewelry wearers of customized jewelry. We all know that these jewelry beads are very elegant, so that they are very suitable for create elegant jewelry for yourself and as jewelry gifts for your mom or friends. Don’t miss their beauty and enjoy your jewelry making. 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Beads—Essential Materials for Jewelry Making


Beads are essential for jewelry making. Everyone is not strange to jewelry beads today, as they have become a part of our daily life as materials of fashion jewelry. We all know that beads are produced by different materials, and produced in various colors, sizes, shapes and designs. Therefore, there is a huge range of selection for these beads.
Transparent Acrylic Pendants, Frosted, Leaf, Mixed-Color
Transparent Acrylic Pendants

Although there are many different beads, there are several jewelry beads always very popular and widely used in jewelry making. There are acrylic beads, gemstone beads, glass beads, lampwork beads, European beads, wood beads, Tibetan style beads, metal beads.

Acrylic beads, made from acrylic resin, are a natural choice for the inspired creativity any bead jewelry design needs. If you are looking for a really exciting and versatile material for beading, try acrylic beads. Acrylic is a very tough, yet beautiful type of plastic that is used in all kinds of applications. One of the most stunning applications is beading. Acrylic beads are sparkling and dynamic, and you can create truly dazzling, fun jewelry items using them.
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Transparent Glass Beads Strands

Glass beads are loved deeply by many jewelry makers. One of the most popular glass beads is Murano glass beads. These beads are handmade on the Island of Murano in Italy. Murano glass beads are very distinctive, colorful and elegant beads. Once the bead shape has been formed it is left to cool naturally in ashes for 24 hours, and then dipped into acid to dissolve the copper wire. Murano glass beads are handmade which means that no two beads are the same.

The types of gems are various, for example, Agate, Amethyst, Ametrine, Coral, Crystal, Jade, Garnet, Hematite, Howlite, Lava, Opal, Quartz, Tiger Eye, Turquoise and etc. Gemstone beads jewelry are popular with many jewelry makers and wearer too, especially with the ones who like nature so much. All the gems beads are available in different sizes, colors and shapes. Of course, some of the gems are natural; some are synthetic in today’s fashion jewelry market. They are sold in different prices, and everyone can find what you need easily if you search them from jewelry beads online stores as there is a huge range of selection.
Natural Gemstone Strands, Oval, Grade "A" Black Agate
Natural Gemstone Strands

No matter what kind of beads you like, they are essential jewelry making materials for making jewelry. They can be purchase from both local jewelry shop and wholesale online stores. While, you’d better to purchase them from online stores as purchasing online is convenient and can save time and money for you. Of course, don’t forget to choose a reliable supplier. 

Monday, May 14, 2012

Silver European Beads and Flower European Beads Decorate Spring


Ride the latest wave of European beads jewelry with exquisite flower European beads and silver European beads for your modern-looking beaded bracelets. European beads are well-designed and handmade by experienced excellent craftsmen.
Alloy European Dangle Beads, Mother's Day Gifts Making
Alloy European Dangle Beads

Both men and women like European style beads jewelry. We can find flower European beads are widely used for making women’s Pandora style bracelet, necklaces and earrings. And silver European beads are widely used for both men and women’s jewelry designs. Why people like European beads jewelry so much? European beads jewelry (Pandora beads jewelry) is a symbol of human culture. It can show one’s status, culture, taste and attitude of living vividly. So if you would like to choose European beads jewelry pieces as jewelry gifts for your friends, you need to consider the styles, materials and colors which are suitable to them or not. Besides, you still need to think about the style of their clothes and styles. Apart from these things, you also need to consider the season and environment. In a word, wearing European beads jewelry is an art. They will let you look beautiful but not coquettish, elegant but not meretricious as long as you have chosen a suitable one.
Zinc Alloy European Beads, Flower, Silver Color
 Alloy European Beads

European beads jewelry is well known for its amazing designs and styles. Mother’s Day is coming. Why not get a European beads jewelry for your mom? If you are a jewelry maker, there is nothing better than giving such a sweet gift which is handmade by yourself to your mom on that day. Both silver European beads and flower European beads are available in a plenty of sizes and designs. Flower European beads are also offered in various colors. The two jewelry beads are sorted as three different beads according to their usages—normal jewelry beads, dangle beads and stopper beads. Stopper beads have whorls at inner side of holes, which can stop other jewelry beads fall off necklaces, bracelets and earrings. From above, you will find you have a wide range of selection with the two beads. These beads can be used singly, but also can be combined with other jewelry beads well.
Alloy Rhinestone European Beads, Lead Free and Cadmium Free
Rhinestone European Beads

Both beads can be purchased from both your local craft stones and jewelry beads wholesale online stores. While, the prices for these beads in the craft stores may be a little expensive. You can purchase them from online stores, for there are so many online stores all over the world and you can get a large selection with low wholesale prices. Even some online wholesale stores can offer discount on low wholesale prices, such as PandaHall.com. It is a China Beads, Findings & Gems Online Market. It also offers a promotion for half a month, and once a month. You can save a lot of money there. 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

What Kind of Cheap Necklaces Suitable for Men


Fashion jewelry is not special for women. There are also a lot of fashion jewelry pieces for men, such as cheap necklaces, cheap bracelets and so on. Cheap necklaces for men are available in various styles and designs. These jewelries are produced in different materials, but the most popular materials may be sterling silver, stainless steel and gold.
Iron Rhinestones Necklaces
Iron Rhinestones Necklaces

Sterling silver cheap necklace is having variety of necklaces with many precious stones. Men necklaces are in a plenty in sterling silver as they complement their personality and job profile very fondly, offering them distinctly styled chains with pendants. They can even get custom made pieces with names or a quote engraved to match people’s persona. These necklaces are very cheap but look very masculine and enhance men’s aura, so don’t worry when women fix their glances on you. It is the necklace you are wearing doing all the talk. Sterling silver jewelry has become the new fashion language in jewelry and the fashion necklace segment is definitely a thing to appreciate. With the never ending designs that keep you awestruck, there is not a single soul, who would deny falling in love with the necklaces.
Zinc Alloy Necklaces, with Glass Beads
Zinc Alloy Necklaces

If you are still unsure what kind of cheap necklace is suitable for men, I would recommend pendant necklaces for you. Necklaces with a ring or a cross are very popular with men. The best cross necklaces for men are those that can be worn daily. A cross necklace that requires as little effort as possible and that can be matched with any outfit you can think of is just what you need. You don’t have to change your necklace pendants everyday if you have chosen a personal, unique and fashionable pendant. Well, when you are looking for a cross necklace, you should begin with the color of the chain and then decide whether you want one of those men’s necklaces. If you don’t want to cost much time to change pendant usually, you’d better to pick a color that is simple and can go with everything like a silver or gold cross necklace or ring necklace. Of course, you can try any other color, but you won’t always be able to match colorful cross necklaces and ring necklaces for men with every outfit your wear.
Shell Necklaces, with Iron Twist Chains
Shell Necklaces

Men have never been a fan if accessorizing, so if you want the men in your life to wear any kind of jewelry or accessory then get them something that is simple and fuss free. The types of men’s cheap necklaces mentioned above are the best choices. 

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Various Cheap Bracelets for Women


Every woman wants to have a piece of diamond jewelry, but it is too expensive. You may unable to offer diamond bracelet, but everyone can pay for fashion cheap bracelets. On fashion jewelry market, these cheap bracelets come in various materials, colors, sizes and designs. No matter what kind of style you like, no matter how old you are, you can easily find what you desired on that market.

Cheap bracelets for women are available in different types. For example, charms bracelets, oversized bangles, Pandora style bracelets, sterling silver bracelets, cuff bracelets, Shamballa bracelets and etc.
Natural new jade Bracelets
Natural new jade Bracelets

Shamballa bracelet is one of the hottest fashion jewelries in 2012. It is evolved from Buddhist bracelet and necklace. First Shamballa jewelry are made from hematite and some metals, and today, Shamballa style jewelry with the beads made from plastic, metal, resin, glass, rhinestone, gemstone, polymer clay and etc. They are very popular with both women and men, and for all ages. Mother’s Day is near. Purchase a Shamballa bracelet or make one in person as a jewelry gift for your mom will be a wonderful idea because the philosophy of Shamballa jewelry is to create pieces that welcome the memory of our infinite love and deep rooted compassion towards ourselves and others.
Fashion Shamballa Bracelets
Fashion Shamballa Bracelets

Pandora style bracelets are always loved deeply by women. Pandora style beads, also called as European beads, are handmade with various shapes, sizes, colors and designs. As these jewelry beads are all handmade, each piece is unique. Therefore, all the handmade Pandora style bracelets are one of a kind. Pursue personality and uniqueness is the timeless goal for human beings. So Pandora style jewelry is one of their favorites. Jewelry makers and/or designers always create Pandora style bracelets in different styles with different Pandora beads and jewelry findings, such as elegant style, fashion style, vintage style, cute style, lovely style and etc. So every woman can find what she likes in the sea of Pandora style jewelry.
European Style Bracelets
European Style Bracelets

Oversized jewelry is one trend of fashion jewelry this year. So as a fashion woman, you cannot miss it. We can easily find bracelets or bangles on women’s wrists. These fashion cheap bracelets are produced in all kinds of materials. While, you are out of date if you still wear a slim bracelet or bangle. Wear an oversized fashion cheap bracelet, you will be fashion and unique. You can also wear several together. As they are designed in different styles, you can easily find one or several for different occasions. Of course, there are some cheap bracelets are versatile for each occasion.

No matter what kind of cheap bracelets you like, search them in online stores and you will find there is a huge range of selection with them. Well, in order to save your money and avoid problems after you received your items, keep in mind to find a reliable store, like PandaHall which is recommended by many of my friends. 

Monday, May 7, 2012

The Meaning of Jade Beads


Jade beads are a special gemstone in jewelry making. Worn by imperial families for centuries, jade is a very spiritual stone. It has a variety of meanings, having been called the jewelry of heaven, the stone of immortality, a symbol of purity and is believed to embody the five cardinal virtues: charity, modesty, courage, justice and wisdom.
Natural Jade Beads, Chinese Twelve Animal Symbol

Jade has a long history in China, and is note for its strength, beauty, ethereal power. There are many tales and words are associated with jade. The Chinese word for jade is “Yu” which meaning “one who rules; jade was worn only by the Emperor and royal family in ancient China. But today, every Chinese can wear jade beads jewelry. Many Chinese parents give their children jade beads jewelry because they believe the jade jewelry will protect them. In addition, the jade reminds the young adults of their parents’ eternal love and protection.
Natural Dyed Jade Beads Strands
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Jade beads come in different colors, sizes and shapes, and each color has special meaning.
Plum Jade: smoky lavender with natural varied tones. Jade has been cherished for millennia by different cultures-China, Central America and New Zealand. Formed at high pressures the crystals are densely packed. As a magical stone which could bring protection from the gods. Lavender jade is believed to bestow inner peace.
Lemon Jade: strong citrus lemon with creamy white markings. It is a superb summer color. Known as Yu stone, jade was the “Stone of Heaven” in ancient China. Yellow jewelry is believed to energies and stimulates, and brings joy and happiness.
Black Jade: Said to offer protection from negativity and fosters the wise use of power.
Golden Jade: is believed to help with understanding and empathy.
Red Jade: used to defuse tense situations. Very stimulating to the user and brings up old things so we can openly deal with them.
White Jade: is believed to foster practical spirituality.
Natural Jade Beads Strands

Jade beads have been used in making jewelry for a long time. Jade beads earrings, bracelets, pendant necklaces and beaded necklaces, rings, bangles and anklets are available in many countries now, especially in China, for China jade beads are very popular in the whole world. If you want to have some jade beads jewelry or want to present some jade beads jewelry as gifts to others, I would say you’d better to choose some quality jade jewelries as they have collection value, and worth to be worn from generation to generation. Do some works before you purchase them from China, and choose a reliable supplier like PandaHall.com. You will fall in love with them at your first sight. 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Things to Know When Purchase Turquoise Beads


Turquoise is a relatively soft stone. Therefore, most turquoise beads in the jewelry market have been stabilized. They come in many quality grades and many types. About 90% of the turquoises in the fashion jewelry market, American turquoise beads and Chinese turquoise beads, have been stabilized to improve the hardness since turquoise is a very soft mineral with a hardness of 4-5. Without being stabilized, the beads would break easily.
Nature Turquoise Beads

Turquoise was one of the first gems to be mined and there many historical references of its use in beaded jewelry and adornments. Natural turquoise beads only come in colors like green, blue, yellow, while, you will find many turquoise beads in black, red, brown, purple, orange and many other colors, because they are dyed. Manufacturers dye these beads to enhance their natural color or even change their color. And comparing with American turquoise beads, the Chinese turquoise is greener. The hue is due to the oxidization of copper or aluminum found in the mineral.
Natural Turquoise Bead Strands

Turquoise beads come in various quality grades and many types. The most popular shape of turquoise beads is the free form nugget shape which has a unique, easily identifiable shape. Other popular bead shapes are chip, square nugget and flat round all which showcase the dark matrix running though this gem. If you want to purchase various quality grades and types, search them from online wholesale stores is a wise method. There are tens of thousands of online wholesale stores who can offer you a large range of selections and choices.
Natural Turquoise Beads, Dyed., Grass Green
Natural Turquoise Beads, Dyed., Grass Green

Today, most of the turquoise beads are mined in Hubei province in central China. Many jewelry retailers and makers like to purchase these beads and other jewelry materials from a leading China beads and findings online wholesaler—PandaHall. Karen, a jewelry retailer from England, said:” I just received my order on Sunday, so quick. I am thrilled with the beautiful turquoise strand that I purchased. The beads are just completely gorgeous.” Caroline, a jewelry maker from USA, said:”I have been purchasing jewelry materials from PandaHall for more than 7 year. I like its turquoise beads, both natural turquoise and synthetic turquoise. Maybe some jewelry makers prefer to use all natural turquoise or other gemstone beads for jewelry making, but the natural ones are limited with colors and patterns. Synthetic beads could offer a wider range of selection for colors, sizes, shapes and patterns, and cheaper prices which make the hobby of jewelry making don’t need to break your bank, and everyone can enjoy it. What is more, I like Panda Hall’s low prices, fast shipping and professional customer services. It is a good supplier, and I will purchase from it without doubt.”