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
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- Augusto Panini - Middle Eastern and Venetian Glass Beads
- Debra Hertz - Dare to be Different Jewelry Design
- Francesca Villa - Francesca Villa Gioielli
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- 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