I just booked my flight for the Bead & Button Show in June. I registered for classes months ago so this was long overdue. It was a frustrating morning on airline websites but that’ll teach me to procrastinate booking! Bead & Button is a fun little expo but the real draw for the event is [...]
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Halstead Releases 2012 Jewelry Supplies Catalog
Posted by halsteadbead on March 13, 2012
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See work by featured artists in the 2012 Halstead catalog and get your copy today!
Pick Up More Jewelry Sales, With a Little Luck
Posted by halsteadbead on February 10, 2012
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Luck themed jewelry pieces are great sellers this time of year. Embrace the fun of St. Patrick’s Day and add good luck charms to your jewelry collection. Check out some ideas in our latest blog.
Launching a Bridal Jewelry Line
Posted by halsteadbead on January 6, 2012
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Learn some quick tips for launching a bridal jewelry line in your collection.
Valentine Jewelry Trend Guide
Posted by halsteadbead on December 15, 2011
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“Love, love, love,” as the Beatles said, “All you need is love.” And this time of year you need to be working on your Valentine’s jewelry line so product is ready to hit the shelf by early January. In 2012 we expect the following trends to dominate handcrafted jewelry sales for the holiday. Crystal Hearts [...]
How Halstead Bead Began
Posted by halsteadbead on November 3, 2011
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We are frequently asked how the business got started. Our story is in fact very similar to the stories of many of our customers. A hobby took root and eventually grew into a new career. The Halstead story began in about 1970 when Tom bought a strand of antique African trade beads because of his [...]
Halstead Bead Inc. Celebrates 38th Anniversary
Posted by halsteadbead on March 14, 2011
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Halstead Bead Inc., a distributor of wholesale beads and jewelry supplies, celebrates 38 years of service to the jewelry trade this month.
You Can Count on Our Jewelry Supplies
Posted by halsteadbead on February 7, 2011
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When you work with us, you can count on the highest quality jewelry supplies. The jewelry supplies we provide include: jewelry wire, beads, chains, findings, and more. When professionals need jewelry supplies, they turn to us for our unmatched selection and quality. We take great pride in being an American company, which supports other American [...]
What Fine Jewelers Can Expect From Halstead Bead Jewelry Supplies
Posted by halsteadbead on January 6, 2011
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Happy New Year! As we turn the page of the calendar we are entering a new period in the jewelry industry. Market segments are shifting with the rising tide of metals costs. We are seeing renewed interest in sterling silver chain and findings from traditional fine jewelry stores for the first time in many years. [...]
Avoiding Tarnish on Silver Jewelry Supplies
Posted by halsteadbead on December 7, 2010
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The most common question we receive from clients is how to avoid tarnish on sterling silver beads and findings. Tarnish is unfortunately inevitable and all sterling will tarnish sooner or later. However, we can offer many tips on how to keep silver jewelry shiny for as long as possible. 1. Understand what causes tarnish – [...]
