I was inspired to put together a bracelet with our new 100% Pure Rhodium Plated Chain and new Gunmetal Caps along with some crystal and pearl beads.

The gunmetal accent colors mix nicely with the Rhodium shine.  The swivel lobster claw adds so much comfort because the base of the claw rotates separately from the body of the claw.

Why you might like Rhodium Plated Chains

Rhodium is a silvery-white elemental metal that is one of the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) along with Platinum, Palladium, Ruthenium, Osmium and Iridium.  One of the rarest of precious metals, Rhodium currently sells at US$2080 per ounce.

In jewelry, Rhodium is often applied over sterling silver to prevent tarnishing or applied over white gold to improve the shine.

Rhodium is corrosion- and heat-resistant, malleable, durable and nonporous, making the metal hypoallergenic for most people.

Rhodium is not the same as Imitation Rhodium, which is a bright tin alloy, nor is it unrefined platinum.

For the new Rhodium Plated Chains at OhioBeads.com, we use 100% Rhodium plated over brass chain, yielding a jewelry chain that is pretty, durable and affordable.

Now is a fabulous time to try Rhodium Plated Chain and Findings!

Now is a fabulous time to try Rhodium Plated Chain and Findings!

These chains and components are on special at 10% discount (Price in red reflects the discount), no coupon code required.  (Limited Time only.)

Rhodium Plated Swivel Lobster Claw: Rhodium Plated (Med-14mm) $2.67	Rhodium Plated Swivel Lobster Claw: Rhodium Plated (Lg-17mm) (5/ $3.29	Rhodium Plated 14mm Spring Ring (3/pkg) $1.58
Rhodium Plated Rings _#14: 6×7.44mm Oval Open Rings $2.67	Rhodium Plated Rings #2: 1 x 6mm Open Jump Rings (50/Pkg) $2.48	Rhodium Plated Headpins .020 in. dia. (24ga) x 2.0 in. (L) Flat $3.57
Rhodium Plated Earwires #6: Plain w/Loops (5 Pr/Pkg) $1.77	Rhodium Plated Chain _#52: 5.5×8.5mm Curb Chain $3.57	Rhodium Plated Chain _#51: 5x7mm Soldered Oval Cable Chain $3.57

Be creative!

Best Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Rhodium Plated Earwires #6: Plain w/Loops (5 Pr/Pkg) Date Added: Friday 20 August, 2010 Price: $1.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Rhodium Plated 14mm Spring Ring (3/pkg) Date Added: Friday 20 August, 2010 Price: $1.75 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Rhodium Plated Chain _#51: 5x7mm Soldered Oval Cable Chain Date Added: Friday 20 August, 2010 Price: $3.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Rhodium Plated Chain _#52: 5.5×8.5mm Curb Chain Date Added: Friday 20 August, 2010 Price: $3.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)

Be creative!

Best Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

First up, Gunmetal Chain _#53: Fancy Paddle Fringe Chain Chain, seen elsewhere on the web for $37 per foot. We're happy to help you save money on this cool chain.

Next, the curb chain and oval cable chain in antique brass (seen in a previous post in gunmetal). The style and weight are great for popular multi-chain styles.

Last, more Large Hole Interchangeable Beads. Garnet for January birthstones, emerald for May birthstones, Alexandrite for June birthstones, Sapphire for September birthstones and black because its so cool.

	Gunmetal Chain _#53: Fancy Paddle Fringe Chain Chain Date Added: Saturday 07 August, 2010 Price: $9.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Antique Brass Chain _#52: 5.5×8.5mm Curb Chain Date Added: Friday 06 August, 2010 Price: $2.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Antique Brass Chain _#51: 5x7mm Soldered Oval Cable Chain Date Added: Friday 06 August, 2010 Price: $2.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver Emerald Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole ( Date Added: Wednesday 04 August, 2010 Price: $12.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver Garnet Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole (e Date Added: Wednesday 04 August, 2010 Price: $12.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver: Large Hole Bead 7 inch Flex Cuff Bracelet with Date Added: Tuesday 20 July, 2010 Price: $23.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver Jet Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole Date Added: Tuesday 20 July, 2010 Price: $12.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver Alexandrite Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Ho Date Added: Tuesday 20 July, 2010 Price: $12.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver Sapphire Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole Date Added: Tuesday 20 July, 2010 Price: $12.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)

Be creative!

Best Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

These chains were all chosen for a weighty feel with an eye toward multi-chain necklaces that are extremely popular with designers.

	Gunmetal Chain _#47: Square Wire Long-and-Short Oval Chain Date Added: Friday 16 July, 2010 Price: $2.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Gunmetal Chain _#51: 5x7mm Soldered Oval Cable Chain Date Added: Friday 16 July, 2010 Price: $2.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Gunmetal Chain _#52: 5.5×8.5mm Curb Chain Date Added: Friday 16 July, 2010 Price: $2.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)

Also, these same chain patterns will be available soon in additional plates.  Stay tuned!

Be creative!

Best Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

We’ve added these new 14mm Round Lucite Beads – your choice of colors to OhioBeads.com. They are large beads, 14mm, and have a warmth in their translucent colors of light denim, rosette, amber and olivine. They have a bronzy core, veiny textural effects and are super lightweight.

Lucite beads are the perfect companion to our Antique Brass Chains. We paired these beads with Antique Brass Chain _#46: Med (12.5x9mm) Oval Flat Link Chain, creating this light as feather necklace that looks great worn with jeans and your favorite tee!

Ingredients List

• 13 14mm Round Lucite Beads – your choice of colors
• Antique Brass Chain _#46: Med (12.5x9mm) Oval Flat Link Chain to taste. We suggest 2 feet.
• 26 Antique Brass Round Heishi Beads
• 13 Antique Brass Eyepins
• 1 Brass Ox Swivel Lobster Claw: Antique Brass (Lg-17mm)

Antique Brass 6mm Round Heishi Bead (20/Pkg) (Click on Details button for more information.)

Antique Brass Chain _#46: Med (12.5x9mm) Oval Flat Link Chain (Click on Details button for more information.)

Antique Brass Eyepins: Thick (21 ga) x 2 in. (Click on Details button for more information.)

Use the 6mm round heishi to "cap" the holes on the Lucite Beads.  Slide a heishi, the lucite bead and another heishi onto an eyepin.  You will have to create the eye on the second side of the eyepin.  Use these links inline – cut one link of the chain, fasten one eye on one complete loop, then the other eye onto another loop.  Repeat around the necklace.  Three lucite beads and connected chain links make a "Y" at front and center of the necklace.

We don't want to stifle your own creativity, so we'll stop giving instructions here.

Be creative!

Best Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Would you like the option of personalizing your jewelry to fit your mood, moment or occasion? Do you like the look of Murano glass, Sterling Silver or the sparkly bling of crystal and rhinestone?

Would it be easier to add a nice bead to your collection to commemorate a special event than to remake a jewelry piece that captures all of your memories?

Then our interchangeable large hole beads are meant for you!

We're excited about putting large hole beads on interchangeable leverback earwires using the bead drop links.

These beads are compatible with Chamilia, Biagi, Caprice, PerlAmore, Pandora, Troll and other large hole bead/interchangeable bead systems. (These beads are unthreaded, but can still be used with Pandora threaded bracelets and necklaces.)   Note that these beads have .925 Sterling Silver grommets, not *silver toned* (whatever that is) or *silver-plated*.

	Sterling Silver/Smoky Topaz Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Ho Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Siam Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole (ea) Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Rose Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole (ea) Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Peridot Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole ( Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Lt. Sapphire Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm H Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole (ea) Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Crystal AB Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole (ea) Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Amethyst Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver/Aqua Crystal Pave Bead: 12x8mm w/4.7mm Hole (ea) Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $12.97
	Sterling Silver: Large Hole Sterling Flower Bead Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $8.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver: Large Hole Sterling "Hope" Bead Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $9.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver: Large Hole Sterling "Believe" Bead Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $9.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)
	Sterling Silver: Large Hole Bead Drop Links Date Added: Saturday 10 July, 2010 Price: $5.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)

Stay tuned for additional compatible beads in sterling silver, murano glass, dichroic glass and stone!

You lampworkers don't forget that these drop links will work on your custom crafted lampwork beads on sterling silver large hole grommets.

Be creative!

Best Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

We have set up a coupon code JUL12 good for 12% savings on orders over $30.

Use your coupon code in the "Redeem" box and click the "Redeem" button during checkout.

Codes good until July 7 , 2010.  New Orders.  Price before sales tax or shipping.

Take a look at these new items since the last time we emailed.

SS Earwires _#12: Sterling Hooks with 4mm CZs (1 pr/pkg) Date Added: Sunday 04 July, 2010 Price: $6.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Sterling Silver Spring Ring: 6.0mm with Open Ring (5/pkg) Date Added: Sunday 04 July, 2010 Price: $1.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Real Copper Caps: 7mm (36/pkg) Date Added: Sunday 04 July, 2010 Price: $2.50 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Real Copper Lobster Claw (Med-12mm) (5/Pkg) Date Added: Friday 02 July, 2010 Price: $2.50 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Real Copper Flat Hook-and-Eye (5 sets/Pkg) Date Added: Friday 02 July, 2010 Price: $1.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Sterling Silver Chain _#41: Hollow Forzatina Cable Chain Date Added: Tuesday 29 June, 2010 Price: $11.97 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Sterling Silver Chain _#40: Oval Paperclip Chain Date Added: Tuesday 29 June, 2010 Price: $6.75 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)   Sterling Silver Chain _#39: Diamond Link Cable Date Added: Wednesday 09 June, 2010 Price: $6.50 (Click on This Link for Price Breaks)

Be creative!

Best Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

If you read this on a blog or RSS feed, but you would like to keep receiving great information and better coupon codes directly from us, please sign up on almost any e-commerce page at http://www.ohiobeads.com.

If you want to spend more than $150 – and save more – use coupon code OB20 for a 20% savings.

Use your coupon code in the "Redeem" box and click the "Redeem" button during checkout before the end of day, April 2nd.

You've got Mothers Day, First Communions, Proms, graduations, teacher appreciations and summer weddings coming up.  Why don't you use this opportunity to stock up on the jewelry chain and jewelry components you want for all those types of projects?

Codes good through April 2, 2010.  New Orders.  Price before sales tax or shipping.  US Orders only, please.

As always, you can find the newest products here.

Here's to your creativity!

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Take a look at these designer examples for inspiration on your future projects:

• Dannijo Audrey Multi-chain necklace $640.00
• Kenneth Jay Lane Gold multi-chain necklace $160.00
• Giles & Brother multi-chain bracelet $150.00
• Falconiere Frantz Necklace $700.00
• Falconiere Collar necklace $460.00
• Janis Savitt Multi Chain Bracelet with Crystal Detail £390.00

Many of these styles seem to share these elements:

• Gobs of chain with chain dangles and/or chain mesh
• Curb chain (especially filed curb chain)  (See an Antique Brass Filed Curb here and smooth soldered curb chains here; we're working on bolder chains in additional plates)
• Box Chains (we're working on these, too)
• Large Spring Ring closures (see an Antique Brass 14mm Spring Ring here)

You can also see the mixed metals: a bold gunmetal chain mixed with gold-plated chains, gold-plated mixed with what could be imitation rhodium chains, rhodium-plated chains or nickel chains.

We believe that you can make your own similar style with chains from OhioBeads.com!

We hope you'll feel inspired after looking at these style.

Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Chains are Imitation Rhodium plate over brass.  Imitation Rhodium, a bright tin alloy, provides a cost-conscious and attractive alternative to antique silver plate.

Some of our most popular chain styles, plated in Imitation Rhodium, can be seen here.

Special Prices last until Thursday, March 18, 2010.

Look at some of the newest fun items we've posted on OhioBeads.com:

Gunmetal Chain _#17: 1/1 Textured Figaro As low as $1.62/ft Gold-Plated Chain #4: 1/1 Textured Figaro As low as $1.80/ft Antique Brass Headpins: Thick x 3 in. Long (20/Pkg) As low as $2.19/pkg Antique Copper Toggle #5: Flat Circle Toggle/Bar (set) As low as $1.97/set Sterling Silver Chain _#37: Flat Drawn Cable As low as $4.86/foot   Gold-Plated Chain _#23: Small Plain Cable As low as $1.41/ft   Imitation Rhodium Chain #5: Small Plain Cable As low as $1.41/ft Antique Brass Round Magnetic Clasp (2/pkg) As low as $2.41/pkg

Hope you have fun with these!

Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Look at some of the newest fun items we've posted on OhioBeads.com:

Gold-Plated Earwires #5: Ball-End (5 pair/pkg) $2.50 Antique Copper Bead Frame #2: Round Frame (8/Pkg) $2.50 Antique Copper Bead Frame #1: Square Frame (8/Pkg) $3.25 Antique Brass Bead Frame #1: Square Frame (8/Pkg) $3.25 Antique Brass Charm _#23: 12mm Coin Dangle (10/Pkg) $2.97 Antique Copper Charm _#23: 12mm Coin Dangle (10/Pkg) $2.97

We've also added an Antique Brass Round Magnetic Clasp, Antique Copper 3 inch headpins and more!

Check it out. You should have fun with these new components.

Here's to your creativity!

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

The story on MailOnline about Hilary Duff is about her engagement.  Our purpose is to highlight her wearing layered necklace chains.  One looks like a long silvery necklace with some beads/charms wire wrapped on.  Second is a shorter chain with a small pendant.  With the blurry picture, you can't quite tell if the choker section is a third necklace or if its part of the second double-wrapped around her neck.

Are you inspired to wear more neck chains yet?  See shiny bulk silver-plated chains here.  See bulk sterling silver chains here.

Here's to your creativity!

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

"Celebrities Wearing Layered Necklaces"

"The perfect way to complete your outfit is a great piece of jewelry. And the hottest look du jour is layered necklaces. Piling on a bunch of necklaces—no matter what the style—produces a cute and interesting style. Need proof? These starlets show no matter what the occasion, this look is hot."

You can see that these ladies are wearing lots of metal chain. See pictures of:

• Rosario Dawson
• Mena Suvari
• Lindsay Lohan
• Kate Moss

You can find a style like theirs for less with bulk jewelry chain from OhioBeads.com.

Here's to your creativity!

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Quoting a recent Beadalon blog: "When I was in California for CHA a few weeks ago, I spent some time looking for trends in downtown Los Angeles. Chain remains the strongest component in the jewelry making market." (emphasis mine)

Of course, if you are reading this blog, there is a good chance you knew that already.  And know that we know that.  We have been developing the niche of bulk jewelry chains online for three years and in a bricks-and-mortar store before that.

Yes, jewelry chains are hot and OhioBeads.com intends to show you a good collection of well-priced jewelry chains.

If you want to read more of Fernando Dasilva's blog entry, try here.

If you want to see bulk jewelry chains, then look here at OhioBeads.com online.

Here's to your jewelry creativity!

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Here are some of the last strands we posted.

The sale glass strands are marked at 50% Off, while supplies last, and supplies are limited! See all the glass beads on sale here at Specials

We hope you'll find something you like!

Cynthia
Shop OhioBeads.com

Silver-Plated Chain _#42: Textured Flat Wire Oval Cable

Silver-Plated Chain _#43: Small Plain Cable

Antique Silver-Plated Chain _#45: Patterned Lg Wide Oval

Antique Silver-Plated Chain _#41: Round Wire Straight Bar Link

  Gold-Plated Chain _#22: Textured Flat Wire Oval Cable

Click on this link, you can see New Products.  The new chains are mixed in with newly posted glass (more on that later) and a couple of new bead cap and cone styles.

These new chains are made and plated in the U.S.A.  These Bright and Antiqued silver-plated chains are plated with .925 Sterling Silver.  The gold-plated chain is plated in Hamilton Gold.

If you go to detail page, you can see the chain against a ruler and read true sizing information.

We hope you'll like these chains.

Be Creative!

Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Gunmetal Chain _#16: Round Wire Straight Bar Link

http://www.ohiobeads.com/catalog/gunmetal-chain-round-wire-straight-link-p-384.html

We like this chain for even, symmetrical designs.

Gunmetal Chain _#23: Textured Flat Wire Oval Cable

http://www.ohiobeads.com/catalog/gunmetal-chain-textured-flat-wire-oval-cable-p-477.html

This chain works for necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and lariats.  Try it layered with other chains or by itself with wire wrapped crystals or charms.

Here's to your creativity!

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Antique Brass Fancy Leaf Chain

Antique Copper Fancy Leaf Chain

Antique Silver Fancy Leaf Chain

The people at InAroha have done a great job using this same type chain in bright gold in some of their jewelry collection.

To your creativity!

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Our  Imitation Rhodium Chain #4: Round Bar Link Scalloped Chain is available once again.

If you recall, this is a brass chain with soldered oval jump rings between the 1×8 curved links. This chain is plated with an Imitation Rhodium finish, which is lighter than gunmetal or nickel, but darker than silver plate.

Did we mention we lowered the price per foot?

We've heard rumors of people adapting the Treasure Bracelet as shown in the February, 2009 Bead and Button magazine into watch bands, which no doubt look fabulous.

Have you thought about doing a Treasure Bracelet or Treasure Bracelet watchband using gunmetal chain, imitation rhodium chain, antique brass chain or antique copper chain?

Take a look at all of the 1×8 Scalloped Chains here

Regards,

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

This chain has been a favorite of ous for 7 or 8 years now.  Its great for necklaces and bracelets using wire wrapped dangles or charms.  We also use it as chain extenders when we pair it with a nice sterling silver trigger clasp.

Cynthia
OhioBeads.com

Its new enough that we haven't had time to make any new jewelry with it yet.

Cynthia

Here's a close up of the links. A little texture goes a long way.

The oxidation on the chain is so pretty and this sterling silver chain really has a Sparkly and Shimmery look.

I' m hanging clusters of garnets to several of the links. Should look FAB!