what are these beads and where can i find them?

annakushnir wrote

on Jul 13, 2012 7:51 AM

hello all,

I'm obsessed with these bracelets the Kardashians are wearing now, but can't find the beads anywhere. Does anyone know what they are and where i can find them?

Thanks in advance,

Anna

deva13 wrote

on Jul 13, 2012 4:38 PM

they look like dyed bone ???

annakushnir wrote

on Jul 13, 2012 6:17 PM

thanks!!! i tried the search, but can't find anything that's a perfect flat disc and is colorful like those beads.... :(

D.M.Z wrote

on Jul 13, 2012 9:41 PM

I've seen two types of bracelets that looked like that one. First one was just a gazillion sequins strung onto wire, the second was some sort of base with string wrapped around it.........these came from India if I remember correctly...........very cute and bright colors and match all your outfits. I really don't see any hint of it being sequins, usually you can't get them tight enough to where some openings do not show. Donna

SCB1 wrote

on Jul 14, 2012 7:27 AM

annakushnir:

but can't find anything that's a perfect flat disc and is colorful like those beads

 they are actually made from shell, and are dyed. I found these,Hope this helps.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=dyed+shell+beads&view=detail&id=B85BB1D206C7D9AEDB95E00DA58036001A07D17F&first=386

click on the dyed shell, then click on hammered.

Happy Beading!!

beadinstyle wrote

on Jul 15, 2012 1:01 AM

I'm not sure if these are as perfect as those in the photo seem to be, but the Greek ceramic beads that were so popular when I first started beading 12 years ago. I haven't looked much for them since, and I can only think of one place I have seen them lately. w w w empirebeads .com .au. Oh. Rings & Things might have them too. I'd be interested to know if you find something that matches exactly!

annakushnir wrote

on Jul 15, 2012 7:46 AM

these are the closest so far that i found. THANK YOU! but i don't think its them. those are shaped flat and are all exactly the same size. it looks like they're about 6-8mm ... i'll keep looking and if i find something will def post it here.