What is handmade Jewelry or Beads?
Handmade designer jewelry or bead is jewelry or bead that is truly handcrafted, so that each piece is unique. Unlike machine-made jewelry or beads, no two pieces of handmade jewelry or beads, even of the same design, will be identical. There are many designers that make handmade jewelry or beads, but only a few cater to celebrities and are featured in top fashion magazines.
Many artists use no pre-made or fabricated parts, but wrap all gemstones and beads by hand. Some even make their own hoops and French wires. Semi-precious gemstones, Austrian crystals, pearls, and stones are used in combination to create a palette of colors in their original designs. Handmade jewelry or beads designers utilize all types of metals and stones from sterling silver to gold covered bronze, amethyst to cubic zirconia. There are earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and pins. These designers are very apt at staying up to date with (and often even creating) the latest trends.
Celebrities often wear these handmade designs because of their uniqueness. Celebrities like Eva Longoria, Dylan Lauren, Kathy Lee Gifford, and Geri Ryan often wear them to movie premieres and other public appearances, including the American Music Awards and at the Daytime Emmy Awards. Handmade designer jewelry or beads has also been worn by characters in soap operas and prime time television shows, such as TV serial Desperate Housewives.
Handmade jewelry or beads designers are also beginning to sell their jewelry or beads designs to the public. They can now be found in major department stores in addition to small boutiques (online and offline). The quality of handmade jewelry or beads can often exceed that of machine made jewelry or beads, as attention is given to every aspect of the design and creation.