What are the colors of Swarovski Crystals?
Swarovski Crystals Colors can be found by clicking
Within 6 weeks we can special order for you any available form or color of the Swarovski collection. Minimum order quantity would be 2 boxes. Our special order conditions apply.
What colors of ceramic beads can you supply?
Within 6 weeks we can obtain any of the ceramic beads colors and standard shapes which can be found by clicking Ceramic Beads Colors and Shapes. Minimum order quantity would be 5 boxes. Our special order conditions would apply.
What colors of Murano Glass exist--can you supply?
Within 6 weeks we can obtain most of the Murano Glass colors and standard shapes which can be found by clicking Murano Glass Colors Effetre Color Chart. Minimum order quantity would be depending on the color 100 beads. Our special order conditions apply.
What does Gold Plated mean?
Gold Plated is a layer of at least 10 karat gold to the surface of base metal or silver.
What is that little bur I find near to the hole on some beads?
It is created while "lampworking" the bead, which is what you call wrapping molten glass around a copper wire, the traditional way or creating hand-made glass beads. A diamond bead reamer (you can search for the item on our website) will correct that. A little sandpaper wetted with water will do the same.
How big is the bead hole?
The bead hole of our Venetian beads from Murano glasss is just under 1mm. To attach to a leather cord you would need to splice the cord with 1.5mm End Caps or 2mm End Caps (you can search for the items on our website). You can thread a silk cord through the beads or use silk ribbon. The bead hole of our Ceramic beads is at least 2mm, in many cases larger. You can use leather cords and rubber necklaces without splicing.
How are the beads made?
Our beads are handmade individually, carrying on a centuries old tradition of hand-crafting beads from Moretti Effetre glass rods, the raw material for glass bead making.
How sturdy are your glass beads? Will they easily break?
Our round glass beads are they sturdiest. Butterflies, candies and long narrow shapes are the most fragile. We ship them in special plastic cases to protect them. Round glass beads are quite strong and will even bounce on tile floors without breaking. When making bracelets, please select sturdy, compact beads. As with all jewelry please treat with care.
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