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If you're at all interested in Pandora Charm jewelry you will know that the charms themselves fit into different categories.

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Discover Trollbeads



One of the Most Unique and Exciting Jewelry Lines on the market today.
If you don't know about , you soon will. Starting in the east, the jewelry line has been traveling north and south and finally westward quietly waking up marketplaces and creating avid collectors along its path.

is an interchangeable jewelry line from Denmark. The line consists of a few hundred artist designed beads along with the silver and gold chains for use with the beads. That may sound simple but it's anything other than simple. For over 30 years has been gaining in recognition but ever since it was brought to the U.S. by Morten Petersen the line has skyrocketed in popularity. Under his direction Petersen (who owns Lund Trading, the U.S. Distributor for ) has given America a line of jewelry that is evolving, sophisticated yet playful and intriguing. In the past 2 years alone the company has experienced unheard of growth rates in sales and judging by the first quarter, 2008 will be another record breaking year.

Imagine a group of extremely talented artists collaborating and combining their talents to design and producing beautiful and wearable beads. Imagine the variety and the pure artistic value. In a catalog offered by retailers you can read about the artists and learn which of the beads they have designed. In sterling silver, 18K gold, fine Lamp-worked Murano glass and Amber, the jewelry line inspires every collector that discovers it. Less commercial than other bead lines appeals to collectors that recognize quality and designs that stand the test of time. Many of the original designs produced in the late seventies and early eighties are still in the line today. Beads like "Happy Universe", "Buddha" and "Transformation" speak to us of deeper meanings and transforms jewelry to reflect meaning and send endearing messages.

Every bead has a story, every story has a bead. It's true and it harkens back to the original charm bracelets and in fact has been referred to as the "New Age" charm bracelet. One of the most beneficial features of the jewelry is that you change and add beads on your own. No jeweler is needed. One day wear your beads in a necklace and the next day wear them on a bracelet.

Some of the beads in the line include the exquisite and colorful Murano glass beads number over 130 and that does not even include the assorted glass beads the company offers to its top dealers, which are unique and are not a part of the main line. All sterling silver beads, all 18K Gold beads and a combination of silver and gold beads comprise the metals offerings. The combination of both metals allows the collector to have a little gold without having to spend as much. The newest material offered is Amber and makes a beautiful bracelet as it has many hues and tones from honey to caramel sunset.

By: Louise Rogers

About the Author:
If you haven't yet seen Trollbeads go to http://www.trollbeadsgallery.com or to Lund Distributing at http://www.trollbeadsUS.com and search for a store nearest you. Please note only a handful of dealers carry the assorted beads.



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Quantifying the Value of Unique Trollbeads



If you have ever purchased a unique or assorted Trollbead, formerly known as OOAK or One of a Kind, you have probably searched the various websites and wondered why the prices vary from website to website and from bead to bead. I can't tell you how other websites or stores value their unique beads but I can tell you how we price ours and there are many factors taken into account.

The number one consideration in valuing a unique bead is the visual beauty and the singular originality of the bead. You can always identify these beads as being the ones that once you click on "larger view" your breath is taken away.

If you a Trollbeadaholic, you know what I am talking about. These beads are valued the highest because beyond just their beauty and because of their beauty, they are the most sought after by serious collectors. In defining the value the dealer needs to assess the entire order of beads and decide which of the beads are sellable and which are viewed as not desirable. When you price the good beads you have to include the cost of the undesirable beads so the investment is covered. You may be wondering why we even have the less desirable beads.

Each dealer that has the "Gold" designation is allowed a limited amount of unique beads each month. If we choose to, we can order the "whole" quantity but we are not allowed to pick and choose which beads we like. We have to accept whatever beads we are sent. If we have an order of 100 beads and if only 25 are truly desirable, the selling price of these 25 beads are based on what we have paid for the total allotment.

Just remember when seeking new unique beads ask yourself what you are willing to pay and what you, yourself deem the value to be for your collection. If you look at a bead close up and it takes your breath away, buy it.

By: Louise Rogers

About the Author:
Louise Rogers is a 30 year veteran in the retail sector. She owns and manages 3 retail stores and has an on line business selling Trollbeads Jewelry. Louise has acted as a consultant to retailers who are looking to brand their products and their name and has consulted in the field of marketing and display. Louise has written other articles on retail ans has been written about in Fortune Small Business Magazine, a CNN publication.



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How long do I cut stretchy jewelry cord to fit my wrist?

maryquast asked:


J& #39; have l& #39; practice to carry one 7 or 7,5 inches bracelet. I would like to make some bracelets beads for me-même and your friends. How long I cut the cord for s& #39; to adapt à différentes sizes wrists?

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What kind of tools do I need to make beads from granite?

redslippers asked:


J& #39; have full with pieces of granite à my work and l& #39; love to make jewels of pearls. Which type of découpage and polishing of the tools of which j& #39; have need to work and oà ¹ can I obtain? There At it of the online sites which carry tools for créer of the pearls?

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does hobby lobby sell fiesta beads in bulk?

Fiesta Parade 2009, aftermath
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i need them for a school fundraiser && so far every place i've looked is a bust to the bulk.
:(

I'm not sure what fiesta beads are, but if you're willing to shop online, try www.firemountaingems.com. They have a huge selection and good prices on bulk purchases.

Bracelet
Bracelet "Fiesta" Colorful Glass Beads - Fringe Jewelry
Paypal   US $89.00
Fiesta Chinese Foo Bear HEALTH & Bead Bracelet 13
Fiesta Chinese Foo Bear HEALTH & Bead Bracelet 13"
Paypal   US $59.50
Multi-Colored Bead Fiesta Metal Stretch Bracelet New
Multi-Colored Bead Fiesta Metal Stretch Bracelet New
Paypal   US $49.00
Fiesta Multi-Colored Bead Metal Stretch Bracelet New
Fiesta Multi-Colored Bead Metal Stretch Bracelet New
Paypal   US $49.00
New Fiesta Multi-Colored Bead Metal Stretch Bracelet
New Fiesta Multi-Colored Bead Metal Stretch Bracelet
Paypal   US $49.00
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Scandihoovians.com’s Happy Holidays with Trollbeads

Scandihoovians.com wishes you happy holidays. And what better way to celebrate with the spectacular .

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Glass Bead Making: Flamework for Beginners : Glass Bead-Making: Creating a Flamework Cylinder Bead

Use a bead-making marver tool to shape a bead into a flamework cylinder. Learn how to create a cylinder-shaped flamework glass bead in this free bead-making video from a professional bead-making instructor.

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How can I unglue beads from a string?

I inherited quite a few strings of beads from my grandmother. In some cases, the beads are glued onto the string. I'd like to be able to reuse the beads. Does anyone have any suggestions for how I might be able to dissolve the glue, or otherwise remove the beads from the string?

Try a hot air blower. Not a hair dryer but the ones they use to remove paint from furniture. You can prob find one at lowes or home depot

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How do I safely removed beads from fabric?

I bought a that has a sheer jacket type top, and it has beads on it (glued). I think the dress would look even better without the beads, but don't want to attempt anything that will ruin the dress top. Is there a way to safely loosen or remove them? I'm sure it's a synthetic fiber, though not sure what type.
I pulled one off a while ago on accident and they do come off easily, but leave the glue residue (very lightly seen). It's not a strong glue.

I wouldn't remove anymore because if the glue is lightly seen it might make it look worse and messy i think it Will completely ruin the dress but that's my opinion..But it's up to you :)

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