Glass beads & pendants

Glass beads have been produced for decoration, commerce and ritual for centuries. We supply a mosaic of bright and beautiful beads and pendants from around the world. If your preference is for individuality try hand made Indian beads, no two are ever the same. For machine made perfection high quality Czech glass offers consistency at a very affordable price. Inspired feature beads and pendants are currently flooding out of China and the Far East.

The variety of delicious designs simply flooding out of China has revolutionised the bead business of late. It is extremely rare for our staff of 30+ to all get excited about a range of stock but this is one such exception. We have had difficulty dragging them off each consignment and getting them back to work. Look no further for inspired feature beads.

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It isn't necessary to repeat the blurb relating to Chinese glass beads. Suffice to say these pendants have proved a big hit with staff and customers alike. These bold and beautiful creations are not only individually crafted but also more than affordable.

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Mixed glass beads are an indispensable compartment in any self respecting bead box. Choose from village produced hand made or high quality machine made, plain or fancy, in single colours or mixed. As ever with Beads Unlimited you are spoilt for choice. You lucky people!

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Pressed and fire polished glass beads (plus a few lamp beads) from the Czech Republic. By perfecting quality and consistency glass products have kept generations of Bohemians in work. In stark contrast to Indian production methods vast factories employ up to 1,000 workers. Ten or more substantial glass rods are stamped at high temperatures by heavyweight presses before tumbling to remove any rough edges. This is followed by polishing in very precisely heated ovens. Nothing is left to chance.

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These tiny beads are individually hand made in small units around the holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges. They are made using kerosene lamps powered by a foot pump. We do our best to ensure high quality and consistency but we rather like the idea that each item is a bit different from the last.

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Millefiori is the Italian for a thousand flowers. Millefori cane originates from the Venetian island of Murano and is produced by a very intricate process resulting in something like a very elaborate stick of rock. It is sliced into thin chips which are then pressed onto a background of molten glass. The results are these delightfully delicate pieces.

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Village made lamp beads entirely hand produced. These are miniature works of art and no two are ever identical. Our buyers have sat for many a long hour in hot and uncomfortable conditions to bring you these beads. Our sacrifices on your behalf know no bounds.

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High levels of craftsmanship and quality are combined in these bright and beautiful Indian glass beads and pendants. They are individually produced in a variety of styles and finishes.

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These frosted pieces are made in a tempered clay and chopped straw kiln fired by brushwood around which sit 10-15 craftsmen at their own port. Each piece is made at arms length with basic form irons. Every piece is an entirely individual and unique work of art.

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These are the items which rather awkwardly won't fit into any category. Don't overlook these, there are some of our most popular lines of stock here.

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