Organic Shapes

You will fall in love with these beautiful hand made beads and charms. Each bead is hand crafted with exquisite precision and detail. Lampwork beads are created by heating a glass rod and winding it into the shape of the base bead, then intricate patterns and colors can be added to the bead with nearly limitless design possibilities. Early lampwork beads were created with the flame of an oil lamp, hence then name, but today are formed with torches.

The brilliant optical qualities of the dichroic lampwork beads came to us thanks to space age technology. NASA originally developed the unique process of stacking multiple layers of metal oxides and then fusing them with glass for satellite mirrors. The radiant spectrum of colors seen in these beads is a result of different wavelengths of light either passing through or reflecting off of various layers of metal oxides. Each bead is truly an individual work of art; continuously drawing the eye to resplendent colors as light shifts upon the bead. If you enjoy these lamp beads be sure to check out our Czech lamp beads by Jablonex, the World's foremost manufacturer of glass beads.

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Limited 2-hole Brick With Dichroic 26x13mm

10UN667

1 PC $7.50 ($7.50 per PC)

2 PC $14.45 ($7.22 per PC)

3 PC $20.85 ($6.95 per PC)

4 PC $26.80 ($6.70 per PC)

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Glass Pink Coconut Bead 10mm

23UN862

1 PC $3.85 ($3.85 per PC)

2 PC $6.85 ($3.42 per PC)

3 PC $9.65 ($3.22 per PC)

6 PC $18.50 ($3.08 per PC)

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Glass Petal Bead Silver Springs 18mm

40UN851

1 PC $3.85 ($3.85 per PC)

2 PC $7.00 ($3.50 per PC)

5 PC $16.45 ($3.29 per PC)

10 PC $31.00 ($3.10 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Coral Green 45x15mm

69UN303

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Burgundy Rose 45x15mm

69UN304

1 PC $6.95 ($6.95 per PC)

2 PC $12.45 ($6.22 per PC)

3 PC $17.50 ($5.83 per PC)

4 PC $22.40 ($5.60 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Pearly Peach 45x15mm

69UN306

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Olive Forest 45x15mm

69UN317

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Bead Ruby Red 45x15mm

69UN421

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Golden Night 45x15mm

69UN422

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Electric Lilac 45x15mm

69UN424

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Jungle Rainbow 45x15mm

69UN451

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Flat Banana Topaz/light Blue 45x15mm

69UN575

1 PC $7.75 ($7.75 per PC)

2 PC $13.75 ($6.88 per PC)

3 PC $19.25 ($6.42 per PC)

5 PC $29.00 ($5.80 per PC)

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Glass Leaf Gold With Dichroic 18mm

97UN324

1 PC $5.75 ($5.75 per PC)

2 PC $10.25 ($5.12 per PC)

3 PC $14.50 ($4.83 per PC)

4 PC $18.50 ($4.62 per PC)

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5 Minute Earrings

Follow these easy instructions to create thousands of incredible earring designs! Click here to watch the video.

Shipwreck Beads Catalog

Bigger and better! Our 2010 catalog is jam packed with over 1,000 full color pages of ideas! Over 13,000 more items added since our previous printing! With over 52,000 items, our massive catalog is certain to inspire countless hours of beaded bliss! Purchase our catalog via web or phone order for just $10.00 ($15.00 International) and receive a $15.00 credit applied towards your first order!- That's $15.00 in FREE BEADS! Credit will not be mailed in the form of a coupon. Delivery time 3-5 days via Priority Mail. Order your 2010 Shipwreck Beads Catalog here!
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Gift Bundles

Our special beginner gift bundles are perfect for that future beader in your life! At three price levels, there's a bundle for every budget! Your beginner beading bundle includes a Shipwreck Beads gift card, a 2010 Shipwreck Beads catalog, The Basics of Bead Stringing instructional booklet, and a 2010 Bead Dreams Calendar!

Twelve Days of Christmas

Everybody's favorite Christmas song is available as pewter charms! Give the gift of the 12 days of Christmas with a charm bracelet. Give your favorite people a chain bracelet with the partridge charm on the first day, then give them the corresponding charm on each consecutive day. Perfect for young and old alike!

Creating a Necklace

Learn to create a simple necklace in minutes!

Follow these quick and easy instructions to create fun fashionable necklaces! Click here to watch the video.

CRYSTALLIZED™ Christmas Tree Earrings

Adorable CRYSTALLIZED™ Christmas Tree Earring Kits are now available! Kit includes all the beads and findings required to create these popular earrings, plus step-by-step instructions! All you need is basic jeweler's tools and less than 5 minutes! Watch our basic earrings instructional video to see how easy making your own earrings can be!

Shop Swarovski by Color

Swarovski Beads and Pendants color selector

Shopping for sensational CRYSTALLIZED™ -Swarovski Elements just got simpler! Shop all Swarovski shapes, styles and sizes in every one of these splendid shades! Click here!

Precious Metal Findings

Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Findings.

Be sure the quality of your findings reflects your jewelry creations. Our precious metal findings come in either gold fill or sterling silver. They are quite affordable and will continue to look great for years to come.