Beads for Jewellery Making
Discover a beautiful range of beads for jewellery making at Sunset Crystals, your Australian online bead store. Our collection includes crystal, gemstone, metal, pearl and vintage styles—perfect for creating bracelets, necklaces and earrings using beads, findings and jewellery chain. Whether you are designing your first handmade jewellery piece or are an experienced jewellery maker, you will find inspiring beads for every project. Pair your beads with our jewellery wire or jewellery chain to create stunning handmade designs.
Browse our growing selection of jewellery beads in a variety of colours, shapes and finishes. From sparkling crystal bicones to classic round styles and unique vintage designs, our range makes it easy to create jewellery that reflects your own personal style.
Jewellery making is a creative and personal process. At Sunset Crystals we aim to provide a carefully curated selection of beads so you can find the perfect components for your designs. Whether you are making jewellery for yourself, gifts, or to sell, our bead collection offers plenty of inspiration.
Complete your designs with quality jewellery chain for necklaces and bracelets. Perfect for stretch designs, explore our elastic cord for creating easy-to-wear bead bracelets. You can also explore our jewellery making kits to start a new creative project or discover new techniques.
Our Beads for Jewellery Making
Sunset Crystals offers a diverse range of beads for jewellery making designed to inspire creativity.
Our collection includes bead mixes, metal beads, and specialty styles including glass beads. Every product is photographed carefully so you can see the colour, finish and style clearly before purchasing.
You will also discover beautiful pearl beads perfect for necklaces and bracelets, as well as gemstone beads that add natural texture and colour to jewellery designs.
Crystal and Czech Beads
The right bead can transform a jewellery design. That’s why our online bead store includes an exciting selection featuring premium crystal styles such as Swarovski and Preciosa Crystal beads.
If you enjoy working with sparkling beads, explore our crystal bicone beads, crystal rondelle beads and crystal round beads. These popular styles are ideal for creating elegant jewellery pieces.
Our Czech collection also includes beautiful Czech glass beads in fire-polished and pressed styles, as well as classic seed beads, which are perfect for intricate beadwork and jewellery designs.
For creative embellishments, browse our range of glue-on crystals and sew-on beads, as well as unique vintage beads that add character and individuality to handmade jewellery.
Popular Beads for Jewellery Making
Jewellery makers love working with crystal beads, pearl beads, gemstone beads and specialty bead styles. These versatile designs can be used to create bracelets, necklaces, earrings and decorative craft projects. Our bead collection is constantly evolving, with new colours and designs arriving regularly.
Based in Western Australia, Sunset Crystals is an Australian online store proudly supplying jewellery makers across Australia. We look forward to being part of your creative journey.
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Baroque Metal Round Beads - Silver Plated 6mm x 20
RRP $3.60 $2.80
6mm - 20 Beads per pack
Beads FAQs
Are any bead types suitable for children’s jewellery or school projects?
Some beads are child-friendly when supervised, while others contain small parts or fragile materials more suited to adults. Check the product page or contact us if unsure.
Can I mix bead types in one order to save on postage?
Yes — all items are shipped at parcel rates, so adding multiple products to a single order is the most cost-effective way to shop. It ensures everything arrives together and helps you get the best value from your delivery.
Do you restock beads once they are sold out?
Popular lines are restocked, while vintage, rare or limited-edition beads may not return. You can email us if you wish to check on a specific product.
Do you sell beads in strands, packets or single pieces?
It depends on the style of bead. Some ranges are sold in strands, others in counted packs or as individual pieces. The unit of measure is always shown on the product page.
Do you ship beads within Australia and overseas?
Yes — orders are shipped via Australia Post within Australia and internationally. Available shipping options and costs are shown at checkout.
How can I tell if beads are high quality?
High-quality beads for jewellery making are consistent in shape and finish, have clean well-drilled holes, and show no cracks, chips or uneven coating.
What are common beading mistakes?
Common mistakes include using the wrong thread or wire for the bead weight, not securing knots or crimps properly, and mixing materials without checking hole size or finish compatibility.
What is the difference between glass beads, crystal beads and gemstone beads?
Glass beads are formed and coloured glass. Crystal beads are precision-cut glass designed for extra brilliance. Gemstone beads are made from natural stone and may have natural variation.