Description
Each piece of these Tibetan beads has alternating inlays of bands of Red Coral, Turquoise composite, and brass. The ones shown above are barrel in shape and the base material is refined clay.
In decorative work such as jewellery making, inlay means embedding another material, like gold, to say stainless steel. Traditionally, a portion of the stainless steel is cut out so that the gold is set flush with the metal's surface.
Tibetan inlaid beads come in different sizes, shapes, materials, and designs. The one showcased here is just one of them. They don’t come with chains attached, making them quite versatile for your design intent.
Inspiration
Popularly used in jewellery making, these ethnic beads are perfect for creating necklaces, chokers, bracelets, and wristbands. Also Ideal for rosary or prayer beads.
As they are colourful and attractive materials for customized jewellery making, they can spark inspiration for your next artistic project. It can be added to your home-made tiara for a dash of colour and accent. Or create several strings of them, secure them to a vertical rod, and you’ve just created a DIY bead curtain for your bedroom.
To hold the Tibetan inlay beads together, a metal wire can be used, preferably stainless steel, gold, or aluminium, with a clasp or closure made of sturdy metal.
