Ice Bead Bracelet
April 13th, 2010
Mayan Ice Jewelery Made Of The Finest Amber And Silver From Mexico
The artisans of Simojovel make everything from simple pendants to fine jewelry to elaborately carved animal and geometric figures. Complex pieces show superb workmanship and are greatly valued. The more difficult pieces include earrings, bracelets and necklaces of perfectly round, amber beads strung with semi-precious stones and precious metals.
These artisans use knives, water drills and lathes to turn the amber into a commercial product and if they are prosperous, they will probably own the specialized tools common to jewelers and dentists. The most common, simple pieces are hearts, closed fists, stars, crosses, rectangles and fangs.
Mayan Ice is from the Simojovel area of Chiapas and is hand polished by Mayan Indigenous (Tzotzil). The pueblo of Simojovel It is high in the mountains of Chiapas, at the very end of a pocked and rutted road. From here men climb the slopes of the mountain to burrow into tunnels barely wider than their own bodies. Working shirtless, barefoot, and often with the light of a single candle, they dig for dull nuggets of prehistoric tree resin – amber, the gift of the Mayan gods.
Assyrian writings of the tenth century B.C. and objects taken from fifth century B.C. Celtic tombs indicate amber was highly prized in the Old World. The fossilized resin was also an important trade item in the Mayan empire and scribes of the Spanish conquistadors tell of the Aztec emperor, Moctezuma, stirring his chocolate with an amber spoon. Even today, amber amulets are placed on the arms of newborns in Mexico to assure them of spiritual protection.
Unlike Baltic amber, which is usually crazed and opaque, Mayan Ice is brilliantly translucent in shades of honey, cognac, burgundy red, and even a rare bottle green. It may be perfectly clear or preserve bits of ferns or other fauna.
Of course, the most sought-after specimens contain insects: ants, moths, termites and others trapped twenty million years ago in the sticky sap of mammoth trees. Mining cooperatives in the Mexican highlands market the amber in its natural state, in polished
nuggets, or as cut and shaped stones or as jewelry.
Please see www.mayanice.com for more information
About the Author
Michael Trigg is CEO and one of the founding members of You N Me Productions Corp., the company who owns and runs www.mayanice.com Mayan ice is a partnership between Canada and Mexico and all products are shipped directly from Mexico via UPS.
Lab made silver bead ball bracelets shamballa bracelets ice range from $55 to $115
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15m cord string 1.5mm thick macrame braiding for crystal pave disco ball bead $3.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET P07 $0.99 |
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5pcs Ice Blue AB Faceted Crystal Glass Beads Fit Charm Bracelet g168 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET S76 $0.99 |
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5pcs Faceted Ice blue AB Crystal Beads Fit European Charm Bracelet G168 $0.99 |
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**NEW** SHAMBALLA BRACELET – CELEBRITY – DISCO BALL – TRESOR – PAVE BEAD CRYSTAL $19.59 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET K71 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET I83 $0.99 |
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ICE SKATE FIGURE SKATING HOCKEY SKATER Silver European Charm Bead fit bracelet $7.98 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET I42 $0.99 |
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ICE-CREAM CONE PINK SAPPHIRE CHARMS FIT FOR BEAD JEWELRY RECIPE BRACELET PENDANT $0.99 |
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Yummy! Enamel Sweet Treats Cupcake Ice Cream Pie Sundae Charms & Beads Bracelet! $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET O98 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET P74 $0.99 |
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5 pcs ice berries Manmade glass bead Fit European Charm Bracelet E221 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET J89 $0.99 |
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Ice Dancers EUDORA SILVER BEAD fit Charm Bracelet S647 $3.25 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET U65 $0.99 |
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NEW STRETCH ICE SKATES EUROPEAN GLASS BEAD CHARM BRACELET $20.00 |
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Fast Food Charm Bracelet Murano Beads Ice Cream Cupcake Hamburger Fries Pop New $19.88 |
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Original Chunky Ice Clear Faceted Grauated Beads Starfish Pave Rhinestone Charm $23.70 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET Q34 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET J28 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET N34 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET D49 $0.99 |
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Authentic PANDORA Bracelet with Murano Glass & Antique Silver Beads – PINK ICE $179.99 |
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Ladies Pale Pink Ice Colored Beads Stretch Bracelet $0.99 |
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12 Chunky Funky BIG Ice Cube Beads $9.99 |
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PUGSTER ICE CREAM SILVER TONE SILVER TONE CHARM BEAD FOR BRACELET I43 $3.98 |
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ICE-CREAM CONE PINK SAPPHIRE CHARMS FIT FOR BEAD JEWELRY RECIPE BRACELET PENDANT $6.49 |
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ICE-CREAM CONE PINK SAPPHIRE TOPAZ CHARMS FIT FOR BEAD RECIPE BRACELET PENDANT $6.49 |
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Fairtrade Blue Stone Bead Bracelet – Ice $6.26 |
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PINK ICE- Authentic PANDORA Bracelet with Murano Glass & Antique Silver Beads $179.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET W83 $0.99 |
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25x ice cream Clip On Charm Beads Fit Chain Bracelet M067 $22.49 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET P67 $0.99 |
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ADD FLARE TO WHAT EVER YOU WEAR… ICE BLUE THERMOSET LUCITE BEADS COIL BRACELET $5.32 |
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14K BLACK IP GOLD PLATED SIMULATED LAB DIAMOND BRACELET MACRAME BEADS BEADED ICE $22.99 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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Girls Personalised hello kitty charm bead friendship bracelet birthday gift BR23 $4.22 |
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AQUA ICE KNOBBY European Murano Glass Bead Charm for Bracelet $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET M27 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET H33 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER ICE CREAM SILVER TONE SILVER TONE CHARM BEAD FOR BRACELET J20 $0.99 |
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20pcs Faceted Ice Blue AB Crystal Glass Beads Fit European Charm Bracelet ☆G168 $5.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET L24 $0.99 |
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STERLING SILVER MURANO GLASS ICE CUBES EURO BEAD FIT CHARM BRACELETS $1.99 |
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Sterling Silver Bracelet NEW 925 Bead Gem Jewelry Dark Blue Ice Bangle Wrist NR $8.77 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $39.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $39.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $40.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $41.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $39.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $39.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $39.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $40.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $41.99 |
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European Style Charm Bracelet Black Cream Silver Murano Glass Bead Vanilla Ice $42.99 |
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VINTAGE PINK ICE CRYSTAL BEAD NECKLACE AND BRACELET ESTATE LOT 1950′s COSTUME $49.99 |
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15 Tibetan Silver Ice Cream Big Hole Beads Fit Bracelet $3.99 |
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Brighton Charm Bracelet 5 Beads Heart Stoppers Pebbled Ice Diva NWT $95.99 |
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.925 Silver Refelections Ice Cream Cone Bead. Fits all bead bracelets $18.00 |
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.925 Silver Refelections Ice Cream Cone Bead. Fits all bead bracelets $19.50 |
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Sterling Silver Reflections Ice Skate Bead Charm. Fits all bead bracelets $56.00 |
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4 HOT !! Charms Lobster Clip Crafts Beads Fit Bracelet $2.98 |
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“BLUE ICE” WATCH w/ INTERCHANGEABLE BEADED WATCH BRACELET, DOUBLE STRAND $29.95 |
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Lot 2 Mill Hill Series 2 Designer BEADED Bracelets Glass Bead kits GREEN ICE & $8.50 |
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Vintage Miriam Salat Blue Ice Beaded Bracelet $34.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET C04 $0.99 |
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ENAMEL CHOC-ICE CHARM BRACELET BEAD♥ANY 4=5th FREE♥#665 $1.55 |
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SILVER 3D ICE CREAM DANGLE BEAD FIT EUROPEAN BRACELET $16.50 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET G73 $4.99 |
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Authentic PANDORA Bracelet with Murano Glass & Antique Silver Beads – PINK ICE $179.99 |
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Sterling Silver & White Ice Glass Lampwork Large Hole Bead, European Bracelets $0.99 |
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BLACK ICE BEAD FLOWER LADIES FASHION BRACELET CUFF $18.82 |
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ICE CREAM CLIP ON CHARM BEAD FIT EUROPEAN CHARM BRACELETS ETC $1.55 |
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ICE LOLLY POPSICLE CHARM BEAD WITH LINK FOR EUROPEAN BRACELETS $1.55 |
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Black Ice Skate Charm And Crystal Birthstone Beads For European Charm Bracelets $6.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET R36 $0.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET A61 $0.99 |
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Viva Bead Diva Girls Childs ICE CREAM 10mm Bracelet $11.00 |
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OHM Ice Hockey Sterling Silver Bead Charm for European Bracelets $40.00 |
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OHM Ice Skate 925 Sterling Silver Bead Charm for European Bracelets $35.00 |
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Aztec Ice Bead Strand Stretch Bracelet Calypso Studios $14.99 |
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Ice Master 7 Gunmetal Crystal Balls Black Beads New Style Bracelet….Must See. $19.99 |
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SILVER 3D ICE SKATE DANGLE BEAD FITS EUROPEAN BRACELET $20.90 |
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SILVER 3D ICE SKATE DANGLE BEAD FITS EUROPEAN BRACELET $20.95 |
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Vintage Style Faceted Pink Ice Plastic Bead Bracelet $5.99 |
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Vintage Styl Faceted Peridot Ice Plastic Bead Bracelet $5.99 |
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BRACELET Stretch SP Bead Cap & ICE BLUE CRYSTAL BEADS $5.99 |
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PUGSTER® BEAD ICE CREAM SILVER CHARM FOR BRACELET R36 $4.99 |
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Sarah Coventry Golden Ice Necklace & Bracelet Set Clear Beads Gold Tone Chain $32.00 |
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4x New Ice-cream Clip On Bead Fit Chain Bracelet 220067 $7.48 |
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Pugster Dangle Ice Cream European Charm Bead $13.21 Stay a step ahead the latest wave of European Italian charm bead fashion jewelry. This exquisite beaded Pugster Dangle Ice Cream European Italian charm bead dazzles with individual beauty. The humble Italian charm and simple elegance of this European Italian charm bead is an unforgettable and alluring piece of accessory. This interchangeable Pugster Dangle Ice Cream European Italian Italian charm Bead is the perfect gift for any occasion. It is also a great addition to your European Italian charm bead bracelet or necklace. Crafted and authenticated by Pugster, the Dangle Ice Cream European Italian Italian charm Bead is available for both retail and wholesale purchase through our store. This bead fits Pandora/troll/chamilia Bracelet. |
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Bead Bracelet Activity $1.29 Bead Bracelet Activity |
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1 Red Iced Out Bead Ice Disco Ball Bracelet $39 1 red iced out ball disco ball hip hop bracelet |
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Bead Bracelet $16.5 This wooden bead & jeweled ball bracelet has great natural elements and perfect to stack two or three for a chunky look! |
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Bead It Bracelet $58 The Bead It bracelet features colored seed beads that are threaded in unique patterns for a great pop of color. Brass toggle clasp. Made in USA |
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Ice Cream Sprinkles Bracelet $3.99 Includes (1) ice cream bracelet. |
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6 Bracelet With 1 Bead Stopper $99 6 Bracelet With 1 Bead Stopper |
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Lauren Ralph Lauren 10mm Silver Bead Bracelet $36 10mm silver bead bracelet. |
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Murano 7” Oval Bead Bracelet With Bead Separators $20 7″ light multicolored oval bead bracelet with silver bead separators. |
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Buddha Bead Bracelet $28 8 mm Buddha Bead Bracelet by Tyler Mackenzie Designs |
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Skull and Silver Bead Bracelet $28 8 mm Skull and Silver Bead Bracelet by Tyler Mackenzie Designs |
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Skull and Gold Bead Bracelet $28 8 mm Skull and Gold Bead Bracelet by Tyler Mackenzie Designs |
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Shot Bead Bracelet $19.5 This bracelet features rows of shot bead chains that dangle off the ends. |
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Wood Bead Bracelet $55 A large wood bead is the main attraction of this bracelet. The wood bead is smooth and intriguing. Surrounding the bead are a stretch of grey glass pearls with the signature Wendy Mink emblem decked in 22k yellow gold vermeil. |
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Rhinestone Skull and Bead Bracelet $26 Rhinestone Skull and Bead Bracelet Pull tie closure Clear rhinestone skull with black rhinestone eyes |
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Silver Melon and Rondelle Bead Bracelet $28 10 mm Silver Melon and Rondelle Bead Bracelet by Tyler Mackenzie Designs |
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SIlver Stardust and Rondelle Bead Bracelet $28 8 mm Silver Stardust and Rondelle Bead Bracelet by Tyler Mackenzie Designs |
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Shimla Skull And Bead Bracelet $40 Skull And Bead Bracelet Unique unisex bracelet by Shimla with a distressed contrasting skull and bead design for a vintage worn look. The bracelet is secured with woven black rope and displays a small brand embossed tab to the adjustable fastening. Comes in a soft branded jewellery pouch. Unisex bracelet > Skull and bead desigm > Black woven rope > Signature branding > Adjustable fastening > Comes in a branded pouch |
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Murano 7” Blue/Green Bead Bracelet With Separator $20 7″ blue/green oval bead bracelet with silver bead separators. |
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Swarovski Crystal Purple Bead and Ribbon Bracelet $65 Swarovski Crystal Purple Bead and Ribbon Bracelet |
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Sterling Silver 10mm Bead 7.5′ Bracelet $119 Sterling Silver 10mm Bead 75 Bracelet |
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Mii Bead 6′ Children’s Sterling Silver Bracelet $39 Mii Bead 6 Childrens Sterling Silver Bracelet |
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Disco Ball Bracelet 1 Bling Bling Bead $39 1 bling bling ball disco bead bracelet |
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Colibri Bead Stainless Steel and Titanium Bracelet QBR102400 $47 Colibri Bead Stainless Steel and Titanium Bracelet QBR102400 |
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Penningtons Women’s Plus Size Plastic Bead Bracelet $10 Versatile bead bracelet completes any outfit this summer! |
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Ashley Cooper Multi Bead Pink Stretch Bracelet $15 Multi bead pink coil stretch bracelet. |
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Guess J80 Hematite Jet Stretch Bead Bracelet $28 J80 hematite jet stretch bead bracelet. |
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Lauren Ralph Lauren Silver 4MM Bead Bracelet $28 Silver, 4 mm bead w/ toggle bracelet. |