Beadazzled Gallery of Inspiring Jewelry: Call for Holiday Entries!
The following are pictures of jewelry created by members of the Beadazzled family, as well as artists from all over the world. We are currently looking for holiday-inspired pieces to display on our wall of inspiration, as well as on our Facebook page. For more guidelines and instructions regarding this great opportunity to show off your creative outputs to the world, please read and submit a photo release form. *Note: If a model is used in the photograph of your jewelry, a model release form must also be submitted. We look forward to showcasing the unique and diverse designs you have created with African beads!
Kyanite, Chalcedony, Amethyst, and sterling silver by Penelope
Diamanti.
Viking knit w/ glass beads by Meli Diamanti.
Yemini silver and coral multi-strand necklace by unknown artist.
Garnet and sterling silver multi strand necklace
using spacer bars by Penelope Diamanti.
The pictures below are from our book: Beadazzled, Where Beads and Inspiration Meet. In it we’ve gathered the work of many top designers. Our customers surprise us every day and now we would also love to showcase your work.
If you have professional quality pictures, feel free to e-mail them to us through the “Contact Us” link. Please include your name as you would like it to appear and any additional information you would like us to share. We reserve the right to edit information. Maximum dimensions and specs for photos: 750 x 750 pixels at 72 dpi. Thank you.
Beadazzled:
Where Beads and Inspiration Meet
The gorgeous,
hard-cover, full-color, 208 page book is an excellent value at $29.95 retail.
ISBN 0-9778820-2-0
Find it in the Books & Kits section.
For the first time this comprehensive volume gathers 70 of the top designers in the exciting field of beaded jewelry design. Drawn from 23 states, Canada and Israel, many have been creating wearable art for decades.
William L. Allen, former Editor in Chief of National Geographic, created 185 dazzling photographs especially for this book. Reproduced large and in full color, these images document the stunning diversity of the medium and the rich creativity it inspires.
In the introduction Penelope Diamanti weaves the fascinating history of beads together with her own and other designers’ experiences and insights. Seven chapters organize the work by materials, cultural influences, and construction.
The
Gemstone chapter features magnificent jewelry made of semi-precious stone beads,
while shedding light on the wealth of symbolism they convey. The bead jewelry
renaissance of the 1970s produced a profusion of beaded adornment influenced by
the vitality of African ornamentation. The pieces in the Africa chapter still
astound us. The mystery and diversity of Asian cultures infuse this chapter with
the energy of vibrant jewelry traditions of China, Tibet, Nepal, India, Thailand,
and Central Asia.
Nature highlights the freshness and appeal of jewelry created with organic materials: wood, seeds, bone, horn, shells, coral, pearls, and more. Fiber and Metal explore new twists in texture and structure, demonstrating that beaded jewelry design, while drawing on tradition, is passionately alive. Contempo serves a visual feast of designs created with Contemporary American Art glass, space-age dichroic glass, and an eclectic mix of found objects.
Once
prized for their ethnographic and historical interest, today beads and bead jewelry
are also recognized as important art forms.
This essential survey of the bead renaissance of the late 20th and early 21st Century will delight artists, designers, collectors, and historians interested in beads and/or personal adornment.
About
the Book Team
Photographer William L. (Bill) Allen
served as the Editor in Chief of National Geographic for ten years. During his
career at National Geographic as photographer, writer, and editor he covered the
world for over 35 years producing hundreds of magazine articles and books on topics
ranging from the discovery of the Titanic to 21st-century slavery. Under his leadership
the magazine earned numerous top magazine awards. He lives in Alexandria, VA,
and continues his interest in world cultures through jewelry and craft photography.
More information is available from his website: www.billallenphotography.com.
Author
Penelope Diamanti, jewelry designer and owner of Beadazzled®
retail stores, earned an MA in Journalism and worked at National Geographic before
turning full time to her bead business. Having traveled the world as the child
of a diplomat, she continued her exploration as an adult, collecting and researching
beads in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. She designed jewelry for galleries and
museum stores before opening her three stores in the Washington/Baltimore metro
area. She lives, works, and practices Tantra Yoga in Takoma Park, MD.
Art Director Constance H. Phelps brings 30 years of experience at National Geographic to this project. As Art Director & Senior Editor for National Geographic magazine, she was responsible for the look and feel of every page in the magazine, as well as designing over 800 stories. In addition she designed several books for their book division. She continues to design books and can be contacted at Cphelpsdesign@aol.com.
“BEADAZZLED
is a celebration of the love affair we have had with beads since the beginning
of time. This book, brilliantly illustrated, captures the spirit of each piece,
giving readers a glimpse into the souls of the designers represented and sparking
the creative fires of those who aspire to explore their own spirit through beads.
Artistry, history, and inspiration at its finest.”
Elaine
Robnett Moore
Beadazzled: Where Beads and Inspiration Meet is...
•
an inspiring and comprehensive guide to the exciting field of beaded jewelry
• an exploration of design, color, materials, and African & Asian influences
• a practical resource for artists, designers, historians, and collectors
• an introduction to the remarkable history of beads with bibliography
• photographed, written and designed by a team with many years of experience
at the National Geographic Society
• sure to be appreciated by bead enthusiasts everywhere
