types of beads used in jewelry making

It is fun and economical to make jewelry using the various beads. Beads used to make jewelry are favored by many people, girls, women or even old people. Read this article and find out the different types of beads in jewelry making.
What we will discuss is the semiprecious beads, natural stones reflecting the nature’s beauty. For a piece of jewelry, such as a necklace, it can be made of semiprecious stones entirely, or can be a mixture of semiprecious beads and wood, or clay beads. All the different use of these beads will give the jewelry a unique look.
Second, it is glass beads which are less expensive. Coming in many sizes, some glass beads are with smooth surfaces or faceting. Some handmade glass beads are more expensive for intricate designs and patterns.
The third type is metal beads. They are important to make a necklace to stress the beauty of glass or semiprecious beads. You can find beads made of sterling silver, gold and brass as well as gold and silver plated ones.
The most common is the crystal beads. With fascinating faceting, crystal beads are widely used in the design of necklaces, bracelets, earrings to give sparkling look. Even they are often chosen to decorate the wedding dresses.
Except for these, variety of wood, shell, freshwater pearl and ceramic beads will make you feel amusing.