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Brushed-Finish Beads
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Classic Geometric Metal Beads
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Fun Metal Beads
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Guru Beads and Bail Beads
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Handmade Metal Beads
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Heishi, Disks (Wafers) and Spacers
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Precious Metal Beads
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Slider Beads
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Techno-Rustic Metal Beads
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Silver Plated Metal Beads, Puffed Coin, 14mm (strand)
$5.20See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Silver Plated Metal Beads, Puffed Coin, Woven (strand)
$2.27See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Silver Plated Metal Beads, Round, 10mm (strand)
$5.00See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Silver Plated Metal Beads, Round, 8mm (strand)
$6.30See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Silver Plated Metal Beads, Spacer, Flower (strand)
$9.35See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Silver-Filled Beads, Round, 2mm (100 Pieces)
$4.97See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Sterling Silver 11mm Square Frame Link (Each)
$7.47All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver 12mm Triangle Frame Link / Slider (Each)
$7.87All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - F
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter F printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - G
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter G printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - K
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter K engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - M
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter M engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - P
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter P engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - Q
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter Q engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - S
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter S engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - V
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter V engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - W
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter W engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Alphabet Bead - Z
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter Z engraved into four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead features a wonderful cube shape that will stand out in your designs. You can use the wide stringing hole with thicker... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - F
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter F printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - H
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter H printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - I
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter I printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - J
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter H printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - L
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter L printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - P
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter P printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - Q
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter Q printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - S
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter S printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - V
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter V printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - Y
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter Y printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 4.5mm Rounded Alphabet Bead - Z
$3.47This quality sterling silver alphabet bead features the letter Z printed on four sides. Made in the USA, this 4.5mm alphabet bead has a 3mm hole and is wonderful for beaded baby name bracelets, jewelry made with silver charms, and graduation jewelry and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - B
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter B. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - C
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter C. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - F
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter F. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - G
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter G. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - H
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter H. These alphabet beads allow you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - J
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter J. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - K
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter K. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - M
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter M. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - N
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter N. These alphabet beads allow you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - O
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter O. These alphabet beads allow you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - P
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter P. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - Q
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter Q. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - R
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter R. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - S
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter S. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - T
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter T. These alphabet beads allow you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - V
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter V. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures it will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - W
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter W. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures it will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - X
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter X. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures it will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - Y
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter Y. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures they will look and... -
Sterling Silver 5.6mm Alphabet Bead - Z
$4.97Spell out your name and favorite phrases with this sterling silver 5.6mm alphabet bead featuring the letter Z. This alphabet bead allows you to completely personalize all of your jewelry designs and the bright sterling silver ensures it will look and... -
Sterling Silver 6mm Round Bead / Bail with Loop (Each)
$2.69All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead Frame (Each)
JBB$4.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, B (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, F (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, K (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, Q (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, U (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, V (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, W (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, Y (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, Z (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Beads, Curved Tube, 15mm (fifty)
$29.33Green Silver All our sterling silver items are nickel free. And this sterling silver item is even better! This item is made from environmentally responsible green silver. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional... -
Sterling Silver Beads, Ear Cut, 4mm (100 Pieces)
$21.25All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Beads, Flower Style, 4mm (10 Pieces)
$5.80All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Beads, Seamless, 2mm Round (100 Pieces)
$4.89All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Beads, Seamless, 4mm Round (100 Pieces)
$17.21All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Beads, Seamless, 5mm Round (10 Pieces)
$4.12All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Beads, Seamless, 6mm Round (10 Pieces)
$11.25All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Disk Spacer Bead (Each)
$0.84All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
TierraCast 17mm Hammered Petal Spacer - Gold Plated (Each)
TierraCast$1.59See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Cowrie Shell Bead - Antiqued Gold Plated (Each)
TierraCast$2.69See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Cowrie Shell Bead - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)
TierraCast$2.09See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Deco Slide Bead, 12x2mm Hole, Antique Brass Plate (10 Pieces)
TierraCast$9.26See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Deco Slide Bead, 12x2mm Hole, Antique Copper Plate (10 Pieces)
TierraCast$9.26See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Dragon Bead, 8mm - Antiqued Brass Plated (Each)
TierraCast$1.39See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Faceted Chevron Beads - White Bronze Plated (Each)
TierraCast$0.93See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Teddy Bear Beads 14mm (2 Pieces)
TierraCast$3.37Looking for a cute, unique addition to your DIY jewelry or craft project? Look no further than this TierraCast antique silver teddy bear bead! This adorable 3D bear is waiting with open arms, ready to charm kids and adults alike. Complete with detailed... -
TierraCast Hammered Baule Flag Bead - Antiqued Brass Plated (Each)
TierraCast$1.19See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Hammered Baule Flag Bead - Gold Plated (Each)
TierraCast$1.99See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Hammered Baule Flag Bead - White Bronze Plated (Each)
TierraCast$1.99See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Large Shell Bead - Antiqued Gold Plated (Each)
TierraCast$2.49See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Lotus Coin Bead - Antiqued Brass Plated (Each)
TierraCast$2.49See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Lotus Spacer Beads - Antiqued Brass Plated (Each)
TierraCast$0.53TierraCast jewelry supplies are made in the USA with a fine level of detailing. Known for high-quality Britannia Pewter castings, TierraCast uses lead-free, cadmium-free Britannia Pewter as the base for this line of metal jewelry supplies. See Related... -
TierraCast Western Bead - Antiqued Brass Plated (Each)
TierraCast$1.49See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Western Bead - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)
TierraCast$1.49See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
TierraCast Western Bead - Antiqued Gold Plated (Each)
TierraCast$2.09See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Trade Beads, 2-3mm White Metal Barrel Heishi - Special Purchase (strand)
$6.00We carry a full line of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are generally... -
Trade Beads, Coil Lanterns - White Metal (strand)
$22.95Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are... -
Vintaj Natural Brass Beads, Filigree, Round, 14mm (pair)
Vintaj$6.19Vintaj Natural Brass Co.® findings are known for their rich, distinctive color (identical to vintage brass), intricate detail, fine-lined etching, and bold, raised relief designs. Each finding undergoes a meticulous, eco-friendly, hand-embellishing... -
White Plated Beads, Faceted Cube, 2.5mm (strand)
$8.02See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
White Plated Heishi Beads, Triangle (strand)
$6.08See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Sterling Silver Bead, Letter, 5.6mm, P (Each)
$1.67All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Bead, Bird (Each)
$5.29All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these... -
Sterling Silver Small Spiral Bird Bead
$8.77All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these...