How to Buy Seashell Beads

Ocean and seashell jewelry looks natural and suits both young and gray-haired ladies. In addition, it is relatively inexpensive. Seashell beads cost just a couple of dollars, yet deliver an exceptional look. They create the feel of an Aphrodite, also known as Venus, who, according to a Greek legend was born from sea foam inside of a scallop shell. Check the websites in the Resources section to review the types of seashell beads available in the marketplace. Prices average about $2, but can be as high as $20, as of winter of 2010-2011.

Instructions

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Visit craft stores, department stores and beach boutiques located in your area. Before going in person, however, give the stores a call to inquire whether they sell seashell beads and are not out of stock. If any of your friends and family are planning a holiday on the sea, ask them to get some seashell beads for you.

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Analyze the seashell beads available on the market. Essentially, seashell beads can be natural, or made from seashells, and artificial, made from plastic or metal. Seashell beads are often painted in numerous colors, including white, orange, green, pink, blue, black and yellow. They generally measure 16 inches in length. In terms of the shape, seashell beads can be of natural shape, round, columned or faceted. Some Internet stores offer discounts if you buy in bulk. For example, Sweet Creek offers a 50-percent discount to anybody who buys 20 bags of seashell beads or more.

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Purchase the seashell beads you like most. Make sure, however, that the colors of the clothes you typically wear go well with the beads you are about to buy.