Creative Metalsmithing from Scratch with Kim St. Jean
Pearl is one of the most prized gems in the world, due to its rarity in nature and its varying shades and sheen. We proudly stock freshwater pearl beads to bring you the widest range of pearl hue and size available. From peacock freshwater pearls to blue freshwater pearls, we have the freshwater pearl beads you’re looking for. For information on the history of pearl beads, as well as how to care for them, visit Mary W. Bailey’s article “For the Love of Pearls” here!In culture, pearls are the traditional birthstone of June, as well as the 30th wedding anniversary gemstone. Whether you’re making jewelry for brides, June births, or simply elegant jewelry for special customers, our freshwater pearls beads will be perfect in your wire wrapping. And we have pearl cabochons, too!

Wire-Sculpture is committed to keeping thousands of beads for making jewelry in stock, so you always have a source for the beads you need. Use our beads for any beading project. Even if you primarily work in chainmaille, try a metallic or glass bead to accent your work - experiment!

We have a giant selection of gemstone beads to match the cabochon gems (https://wire-sculpture.com/gemstone-cabochon-1.html) you work with. Jasper beads, quartz beads, and multi-stone assortments are always popular choices. Explore our gemstones for the stones perfect for your wire jewelry making!