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July Specials at Beadazzledthrough Friday July 31 while supplies last!
Washington Specials: Tote your stuff in style: colorful Guatemalan embroidered bags 50% Off Czech glass strands selected colors 50% Off Fashion forward big link hammered chain in gold plate and silver plate. Great for necklaces, purse straps, and belts. Stock up now at 25% Off Baltimore Specials: Decorative Japanese ceramics: saki and sushi sets, plates, pet food dishes and more. Perfect for summer garden parties at 50% Off Choose from sparkly silver-lined Chinese glass beads or lightweight Chinese blown glass at 50% Off. Natural stone pendants in an array of colors and shapes 50% Off Tysons Corner Specials: Get set to make some stunning earrings at bargain prices this summer: Sterling ear hoops with three loops for dangles 50% Off Paddle pin headpins in sterling silver 50% Off Assorted Chandelier earring components in various metals 50% Off Get inspired with our book featuring the best in beaded jewelry design!
This gorgeous, hard-cover, full-color, 208 page book is an excellent value at $29.95 retail. ISBN 0-9778820-2-0.
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 craftphotography. 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 asdesigning 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 celebrationof the love affair we have had with beads since the beginning of time. This book, brillantly 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 inspirition at its finest.” Beadazzled: Where Beads and Inspiration Meet is... • an inspiring and comprehensive guide to the exciting field of beaded jewelry • sure to be appreciated by bead enthusiasts everywhere! See more pictures from the book
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