Spacer Beads
You’ve heard the saying that you get what you pay for, and it’s true. Whether you’re buying a faucet or clothes or jewelry, quality goods last nearly forever while so-so goods are frustratingly fragile. If you’re not into frustration, it pays to buy real jewelry that is well-designed and manufactured.
Have you ever bought or made your own cheap bracelet, only to be entirely frustrated with the clasp system or the wires poking out? It’s unfortunate but true: low-quality items are an invitation to regret. “A waste of money” is totally applicable in this situation, because you could have used that money toward an investment in lasting quality.
How can you tell if you’re buying quality when it comes to charm jewelry? First, look at the metal content. Is it sterling silver, or just silver-colored? Is it real gold, or fake? Quality metals are durable and time-tested, while less resilient metals will not stand up to any wear.
Consider the design of the charm bracelet or necklace. Will your precious charms be safe, or will they fall off as soon as you brush against something? You want a well-built base and charm system so that you don’t lose your investment almost as soon as you buy it.
What kind of clasp does the bracelet have? Is it one that you can clasp yourself or will you need help? You should be able to find a clasp that will get the job done and blend with your design. You don’t want a gaudy, unreliable clasp that is a recipe for disaster.
Consider the details on the charms. Does each trinket, bead, and spacer look well-made and carefully crafted, or does it look like it came off an assembly line with no quality control? The devil’s in the details with jewelry.
You should also consider the manufacturer. Is it a trustworthy company, with a reputation for quality? There are some jewelry manufacturers that know their business and truly cater to their customers, while there are some that are in it to make a fast buck on the backs of consumer victims. Because there is no law against cheaply crafted bracelets and necklaces, you’ll have to ascertain that you’re investing in lasting quality. You get what you pay for, each and every time, and it’s so true in the world of necklaces and bracelets.
CharmJunction.ca is Canada’s only authorized dealer of Pandora jewelry and Pandora Charms. Buy Pandora jewelry and charms online at CharmJunction.ca.
With beading/jewelry making, how do you get the ends to keep the beads on without tying ugly knots?
Stupid question? Probably … lol
I just took an interest in this and bought a few bits and peices, I have the wires and some clasps and jump rings and earring hooks etc but I cannot figure out if the vital missing peice is crimps?
When , for example I thread an earring I am knotting the end or the wire so the beads dont fall off and then when I get to the top, what do I? I cant tie a knot to the earring hook it look ugly…
I need something so I can loop the wire through the earring hook and then put the clamp thing around the two pieces and squeeze them together… so I dont need to tie a knot…
Gees for something so simple I hope Im not confusing you too much – I know exactly what I mean and I thought it was crimps that I needed but on Ebay most say crimp/spacers instead of just crimp… are crimp and spacers the same thing? I didnt think they were… now I dont know if It was crimps I was after…
What do I need?
Thanks & sorry its so confusing!!! 
the best way would be to crimp the beads. here is a link on how to properly work with crimp beads.
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