Be-Dazzled

"Handcrafted One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry & Wearable Art, Designed To Be As Unique As You Are."
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Today's Featured Items

$90 USD
SALE 22" Alluring Pink Rhodochrosite, Swarovski ..

$40 USD
SALE Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Italian Moretti Glass ..

$28 USD
SALE 3 Inch Swarovski Crystal, Sterling Silver Dangle ..

$30 USD
SALE Firey Red Orange Florals, Boro Glass Lampwork, ..

$90 USD
SALE Pink Fuchsia Floral, Italian Moretti Glass ..

$48 USD
SALE Bold Venetian Murano Glass Dangle Earrings ... 25%..

$32 USD
SALE Red Persimmon Cubes, Italian Moretti Glass ..

$22 USD
SALE Bubble Gum Pink, Italian Moretti Glass Lampwork ..

$22 USD
8mm Rose Pink Swarovski Crystal Cubes, Sterling Silver ..

$24 USD
SALE 10 mm Cubed Swarovski Crystal AB Aurora Borealis ..

$32 USD
SALE Topaz Raku, Italian Moretti Glass Lampwork, ..

$66 USD
SALE Aqua Bliss Italian Moretti Glass Lampwork Focal, ..

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About Be-Dazzled

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I am passionate about both my work & customer satisfaction. Returns are accepted within 10 days of an item received by you, so purchase with confidence (for additional information please see Terms of Sale - Return Policy).

About Us

Welcome to Be-Dazzled !

I am a Self Representing Artist ... each and every one of my jewelry pieces in my shop has been designed & created by me .... no mass production here :-), nor do I duplicate my designs ... Strictly One-Of-A-Kind ....

I Specialize in Designing Uniquely Distinctive "One Of A Kind" Jewelry Creations.
I believe "What You Wear, Should Be As Unique as You Are " ....

My primary mediums are Genuine Swarovski Crystal & Individually Handcrafted, Properly Kiln Annealed, "Glass" Lampwork Beads (Created by U.S. Artisans - not factory produced in China - yes, factory produced Lampwork Beads do exist, and are usually non-kiln annealed, which can lead to unexpected breakage).

If you are asking yourself, what does Kiln Annealed mean ? Here's a brief description:

Kiln Annealing is an important step when working with glass, as a bead that is not slowly cooled in a kiln (and brought down to room temperate at the same rate), can be unstable (leading to unexpected breaking). This is due to the outside of the bead cooling faster (shrinking and hardening) while the the inside of the glass bead remains hot. This creates tension/stress in the bead. Kiln Annealing brings the entire bead down to room temperature at the same rate, producing a bead that is stronger & more durable (the kind of longevity that allows you to pass your jewelry onto a loved one) !

Lampworking is an ancient process which originally used wax or oil lamps to melt glass - hence the name "Lampwork". Today's bead maker has replaced the oil lamp with a torch and each bead is created from the inside out, by first heating glass to temperatures up to 1700 degrees. Molten glass is then wrapped around a steel rod called a mandrel. Each and every bead is individually created & the designs are limited only by the artists imagination.

The Lampwork Beads I use to create my designs are made with Italian & German Glass (Moretti, Lauscha, Vetrofond, Kugler, Double Helix & Borosilicate (Boro) Glass (with different lighting, the beads reflect different colors and are most vibrant in Sunlight).

Austrian Swarovski Crystals are faceted with tremendous precision, creating beautiful prisms. Due to the Optical Purity of Swarovski Crystals, Light Beams off the well cut edges creating beautiful sparkle & dazzle. Swarovski is Unmatched in its Quality & Distinction.

(I'm very fond of the Aurora Borealis Finish - also known as AB - which is a coating applied to the crystal. AB appears as a very light rainbow effect, that changes colors when you move, leaning toward pale yellow, pink & blue tones, and you will see the use of these crystals in many of my creations).

The quality of any handcrafted item is equal to the expertise of its maker and lampwork beads are no exception to that rule. The workmanship & materials that go into my designed creations are of the Finest Quality. Right down to the Beading Wire I use, which is above Commercial Grade, for added strength & durability. My Jewelry is crafted with .925 Sterling Silver, as well as Handcrafted Bali Sterling Silver & Bali Gold Vermeil from Indonesia (not Bali Style - which are factory cast from India), Genuine Mineral & Gemstone Beads, and Genuine Swarovski Crystals. All Lampwork Beads are US Artist made & are properly kiln annealed.

You are not just making a purchase at Be-Dazzled ... You are investing in an "Individual Work of Art" that will be cherished and valued for many years to come....

Thanks for Looking & Shopping at Be-Dazzled !