Love Beads

Three artists share their passion for crafting beaded jewelry

By Shannon L. Brown

Although they work with very different materials, the three artists profiled here share one common bond—a love of crafting jewelry with beads. From handmade glass to high karat gold to sparkling crystals, the media through which these talented artists express themselves vary widely. Uniting them all is the common thread of elevating handcrafted bead jewelry to a new level. Their stories may inspire you. Their jewelry surely will.