Why Beaded Jewelry?
Why not beaded jewelry? lol, I find that fully precious metal jewelry can be very expensive especially the closest it is to it being pure. (i.e 24K Gold will have more gold and less metal as suppose to 10K).
But people don’t realize that gemstones are semi-precious stones and have great value as well. (‘semi’ in semi-precious is stated as such because the most precious stone is diamond. All other stones are considered semi)
Overall the price of gemstone beads may be much less expensive compared to a platinum necklace or a 24 Karat gold watch but a gemstone beaded bracelet is more natural (in this content I’m using natural as in ‘of nature’) then a constructed precious metal jewelry which most times may take machinery to create.
So why are more people turning to beaded jewelry wear?
Its more personable for one thing. When you purchase from artisans like myself online, you know your buying from someone that handmade it themselves. You can reach out and communicate with them, have it customized if need be. Now this doesn’t apply to the beaded bracelets or necklaces you will find at a department store or in some thrift shop where in most cases is mass produced in china, Thailand and South America.
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Its more practical as well. This alone may answer the why beaded jewelry question. Most beaded bracelets is made using a material called a stretch cord. The cord is elastic like a rubber band and will snap back into place after stretching it and releasing it. So when i.e creating a stretch bracelet beaded jewelry its simply more quicker to place on and accessorize. Compare to a precious metal bracelet that requires a snap on clasps in most cases. Some bracelets are so finicky to put on that most times may requires the assistance of someone or using techniques like a paperclip.
So what are your thoughts? Would love to hear your opinion below. Thanks!
Desmond W
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People can confuse mass production beaded jewelry in stores with custom made jewelry by artisans and try to make them of equal value when they are not. Some do not understand the time, money. Learned knowledge, marketing, and custom work that goes into custom made beaded jewelry.
I enjoyed this blog and it helped open my understanding of the difference in department store beaded bracelets vs. Artisan custom made beaded jewelry.
Kimberly V 9/29/20
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