References & Links

Reference books

Below are books that may be useful references for bead collectors and designers. Click on an any book image to see more detail at Amazon.com.

Bead-related reference links

Ornament Magazine
The Art and Craft of Personal Adornment
BeadCollector.net
An active discussion forum on the internet for collectible beads
Ethnic Jewels (forum)
An Appreciation of ethnic jewelry and adornment

Other interesting jewelry and bead sites

  • Augusto Panini - Middle Eastern and Venetian Glass Beads
  • Debra Hertz - Dare to be Different Jewelry Design
  • Francesca Villa - Francesca Villa Gioielli
  • Bedouin Silver
  • Reference site for silver jewelry from the Middle East
    Embellishments Beads and Findings
    Beads from all over the world, unusual findings.
    Rio Grande
    Jewelry Making Supplies
    Earthly Adornments
    Vintage & Antique Jewelry and Beads
    PQB Enamels
    Enamel beads website