Bead Facts – Beads and Pieces https://www.beadsandpieces.com Wholesale Beads, Pendants and Supplies for Jewelry Design Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:04:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 4 of the Rarest Gemstones in the World https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2021/06/03/4-of-the-rarest-gemstones-in-the-world/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2021/06/03/4-of-the-rarest-gemstones-in-the-world/#respond Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:03:58 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=133269 Diamonds are thought to be the rarest gemstones in the world. Yes, they are certainly rare and valuable, but there are actually other gemstones that are difficult to find.   There are over 300 gemstones that are currently recorded, but we’re going to talk about some gems that are sought-after. We may not be able […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2021/06/03/4-of-the-rarest-gemstones-in-the-world/feed/ 0 Celebrate Memorial Day 2021 with Red, Blue and White Jewelry https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2021/05/26/celebrate-memorial-day-2021-with-red-blue-and-white-jewelry/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2021/05/26/celebrate-memorial-day-2021-with-red-blue-and-white-jewelry/#respond Thu, 27 May 2021 03:44:35 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=133216 The end of May is not just the unofficial beginning of summer. It’s a time when we mourn the fallen soldiers who died in battle.   On Memorial Day, most of us spend the day having barbecue at home, going to the beach with family and friends or watching a patriotic movie. But do we […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2021/05/26/celebrate-memorial-day-2021-with-red-blue-and-white-jewelry/feed/ 0 Fun Facts About Thanksgiving You May Not Know https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2020/11/24/fun-facts-about-thanksgiving-you-may-not-know/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2020/11/24/fun-facts-about-thanksgiving-you-may-not-know/#respond Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:10:51 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=132055 Thanksgiving is almost here!   This year, Thanksgiving apparently looks a bit different as we’re still grappling with the pandemic. But that shouldn’t hamper your spirits. You can have a simple yet meaningful celebration with the people you love.   As much as it’s important to prepare the recipes for stuffing, cornbread, turkey, and pies, […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2020/11/24/fun-facts-about-thanksgiving-you-may-not-know/feed/ 0 6 Fourth of July Facts You May Not Know About https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2020/07/03/6-fourth-of-july-facts-you-may-not-know-about/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2020/07/03/6-fourth-of-july-facts-you-may-not-know-about/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:04:02 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=130772 Excited for this weekend’s barbecue party?   While many of you are already planning on what to do and what to eat for the upcoming 4th of July festivities, how much do you actually know about the history of Independence Day?   Now before you show off your barbecue skills, eat too many hot dogs, […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2020/07/03/6-fourth-of-july-facts-you-may-not-know-about/feed/ 0 Paper Beads: History and Fast Facts https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/08/21/paper-beads-history-and-fast-facts/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/08/21/paper-beads-history-and-fast-facts/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2019 06:33:39 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=126920 Are you looking for an affordable and recycled project that you’d love to give as a gift?   Have you ever thought of creating paper beads?   If you have a pile of junk in your room like magazines, old calendars, newspapers, and even gift wrappers, don’t put them in the bin. Select a few […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/08/21/paper-beads-history-and-fast-facts/feed/ 0 Bone Beads: From a Prehistoric Adornment to a Sought-After Jewelry https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/08/12/bone-beads-from-a-prehistoric-adornment-to-a-sought-after-jewelry/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/08/12/bone-beads-from-a-prehistoric-adornment-to-a-sought-after-jewelry/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:43:53 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=126819 Did you know that bone jewelry played a role in human prehistory?   The first human beings liked to create beautiful adornments which served as gifts to another. Bone jewelry was actually one of the first types of prehistoric adornment.   A bit of history… Believed to be made from naturally available materials like bones, […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/08/12/bone-beads-from-a-prehistoric-adornment-to-a-sought-after-jewelry/feed/ 0 Types of Natural Wood Beads Part 2 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/07/08/types-of-natural-wood-beads-part-2/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/07/08/types-of-natural-wood-beads-part-2/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2019 03:13:00 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=126144 Plenty of beaders have now taken a step back to creating jewelry using expensive metals like gold or platinum. They now favor wood beads because of their striking color, texture, and pattern. Apart from making jewelry, they also utilize wood beads for making arts and crafts.   To continue with the different types of wood […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/07/08/types-of-natural-wood-beads-part-2/feed/ 0 Types of Natural Wood Beads Part 1 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/06/26/types-of-natural-wood-beads-part-1/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/06/26/types-of-natural-wood-beads-part-1/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:21:19 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=125861 Wood beads have been considered personal favorites by many jewelry enthusiasts. For one thing, the organic appeal of wood beads sparks their creativity. For another, they bring up ancestral memories and look great when paired with other natural materials.   In this article, we highlighted the types of natural wood beads that come from the […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/06/26/types-of-natural-wood-beads-part-1/feed/ 0 Interesting Facts about Memorial Day that You May Not Know https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/05/22/interesting-facts-about-memorial-day-that-you-may-not-know/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/05/22/interesting-facts-about-memorial-day-that-you-may-not-know/#respond Thu, 23 May 2019 04:03:15 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=125368 Memorial Day is fast approaching and plenty of us are probably gearing up for the symbolic long weekend that also signifies the beginning of summer. Some of you may go camping and fishing, plan a long hike with friends, or spend quality time with loved ones.   With all the endless planning that may (or […]

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]]> https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/05/22/interesting-facts-about-memorial-day-that-you-may-not-know/feed/ 0 Jewelry Spotlight: Tiger Ebony Wood Beads and Horn Beads https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/04/24/jewelry-spotlight-tiger-ebony-wood-beads-and-horn-beads/ https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2019/04/24/jewelry-spotlight-tiger-ebony-wood-beads-and-horn-beads/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:22:14 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=125020 When it comes to jewelry, we often live for whimsical and bright pieces that catch the eye.   But at the moment, natural beads have won the hearts of many beading enthusiasts. There’s something about natural beads that give off an understated elegance to a jewelry design.   In this article, we’ve highlighted two natural […]

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