Swazi Beads & Buttons

Ceramic Beads and Buttons produced by a group of 25 women in Swaziland. Some of the items they use in their products include recycled crushed amber glass, which melts into the ceramic to produce a beautiful amber sheen, and tools such as old typewriter keys, forks and other common items to create decorations on the beads.

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Findings & Cords

We carry JBB nickel-free and lead-free findings from Israel in a variety of antique finishes, plus matching chain and other findings in antique and bright finishes. Plus a large selection of silk, leather and other stringing materials and clasps to enhance your creations.

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Paper to Pearls

We are a proud distributor for Paper to Pearls, an Initiative of Voices for Global Change. The paper beads are handrolled in Northern Uganda. They come in strands featuring rich colors and an eco-friendly lacquer. They are featured at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan, Italy.

The Paper to Pearls Story

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Clay River Porcelain

Clay River Designs is a Colorado-based company specializing in the design and production of high-quality handmade porcelain beads since 1973.

The Clay River Beads Story

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Pewter Bead Strands

We carry an exciting line of pewter beads. Our high-quality pewter is lead-free and nickel-free. It is a great affordable alternative to sterling silver, but looks just as beautiful, and is tarnish resistant. We carry beads, spacers, connectors and bead caps. Sold in 8-inch strands.

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Vintaj Natural Brass

These 100% natural brass findings are hand embellished, eco-friendly, and made in the USA. Enjoy our wide selection.

The Vintaj Story

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Tagua Nut Beads

South American Tagua Nut beads are hand-carved and dyed. This sustainable, eco-friendly rainforest product provides employment for thousands of people.

The Tagua Nut Bead Story

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Dorabeth Designs

Dorabeth Designs are high-quality lead-free and nickel-free pewter components made in Colorado. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Dorabeth is donated to a foundation which fosters creative employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

The Dorabeth Story

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Kazuri Beads

Kazuri in Swahili means “small and beautiful”. The workshop, based near Nairobi, Kenya, produces a wide range of hand-formed and hand-painted ceramic beads. It is a fair-trade organization that primarily hires single mothers to make the beads.

The Kazuri Bead Story

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Antelope Beads

What's New at Antelope Beads?

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New Kazuri Beads for Spring!

Check out our new Kazuri Beads for Summer.  They were inspired by the Pantone Spring 2012 Color Forecast. 

Click here to browse the new Spring Kazuri Beads. 

Kazuri Beads Paper to Pearls Jewelry Design Contest

Kazuri Bead / Paper to Pearls Jewelry Design Contest

We are excited to announce our latest Kazuri Bead Jewelry Design Contest.  We are adding a bit of twist with the addition of requiring a Paper to Pearls Paper bead to be included.  We are accepting necklaces and bracelets this year.  Entries must be submitted by May 31st.  Submissions will be featured on our website and our Facebook page.  Click here for all the details.