Types of Beads
- Cloisonné beads
- Millefiori beads
- Seed beads
- Ceramic beads
- Gemstone beads
- Wood beads
- Plastic beads
- Glass beads
- Metal beads
- Stone beads
Natural and Synthetic Materials
- Natural materials: bone beads, coral beads, horn beads, ivory beads, wood beads
- Synthetic materials: ceramic beads, glass beads, plastic beads, metal beads, polymer clay beads
Manufacturing Techniques
- Carving beads
- Casting beads
- Metalworking beads
- Glassworking beads
- Combination techniques
Place or Period of Origin
- African trade beads
- Austrian crystal beads
- Czech glass beads
- Islamic glass beads
- Vintage beads
Symbolic Meaning and Historical Significance
- Beads used for prayer and devotion in various religious and spiritual traditions
- Beads used as anti-tension devices or currency
- Beads with symbolic significance in cultural rituals and ceremonies
- Beads as one of the earliest forms of trade and communication among humans
- Beads playing a role in the development of language
- Beads used and traded throughout human history
Bead Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/bead |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1053956 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/015m2 |