Welcome to Bumblebeads & Jewels, your website for custom-made jewelry and glass beads!  I make my jewelry from the finest materials available, including sterling silver clasps and findings, Czechoslovakian glass beads, Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones.  In addition, you can also browse my section of lampworked beads, many of which I have included in my jewelry designs.  Lampworked beads are formed by melting glass in front of a high temperature flame, then using various tools and techniques to shape and decorate the bead.  All of my beads are kiln-annealed, which means that they have been slowly cooled in a kiln to eliminate any stress that is created in the glass working process.  This reduces the likelihood that my beads will crack.  If you have something in mind, but you don't see it listed here, please send me an e-mail  using the "contact" button from the menu at the left, and I will do my best to create it for you.   I hope you enjoy my work!