Our Unique Bead Descriptions
To help you in making your decision, we spend a great deal of time in describing the focal beads. Here's what you will find out about each bead:
Please remember that everyone's monitor can change the color of an online picture so the picture you see may not show the genuine color of the beads. We try to give you a better idea of the actual bead's color through our descriptions.
You'll notice that we give you the Miyuki Delica bead colors that provide the closest match to the colors in the focal bead. We do this by using Miyuki bead sample cards which contain actual beads. This way you also know what colors you might want to choose if you decide to use seed beads in your jewelry. We also give you an idea of other beads that will complement the focal. We often mention gemstones which are readily recognized since the colors of other beads like pressed glass or dyed shell vary from source to source. We hope that this information will give you a better idea of the colors found in the focal.
We think you'll agree that you won't find a better bead description anywhere.
Choosing Your Foremost Focal Bead
Most of the Foremost Focal beads are single beads. However, the central point of your design can be created with more than one bead too. We offer focal sets for those who are looking for unique focal points but do not want a large bead.
Focal Bead Sizing
All sizes are approximate. We give you the bead sizes in both millimeters and inches.
Some Focal Bead Design Tips
- When shopping for complementary beads, be sure to view them with your focal in natural light. Store lights can change the color of any bead.
- Sometimes all a really beautiful focal bead needs is a simple chain or cord.
- Make sure the other beads of your piece are lighter in weight than the focal. A lighter weight focal bead could shift if other beads are heavier.
- The focal bead does not have to be at the exact center of your piece. Try offsetting it to one side.
- If you use a smaller focal bead or a focal set, use even smaller complementary beads. Beads the same size or larger than the focal can overwhelm it.
- If your focal is composed of neutral colors, brightly colored beads will detract from its beauty.
- Make sure your jewelry complements your attire. A fantastic multi-colored focal will be lost against patterned fabric whereas worn with a solid fabric, it will be all your friends talk about!
- Add a little pizzazz to a simple focal - string other beads through the center of a donut or add a crystal to the center of a shell flower.
- Depending on the shape, some smaller focals can be strung together to make a large focal point.
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Focal beads can be used in many other ways:
- String multiple strands through a focal as the center of a bracelet.
- Use a small focal as a drop on a bracelet or anklet.
- Add a pin back or embroider one into a brooch.
- Use as the end to a lovely, long lariat.
- Find a beautiful white or ivory focal to center a bridal veil.
- Create a belt loop drop for jean jewelry.
- Use as a closure on a plain top or dress or as a zipper pull.
- Create a unique lamp pull or stitch on to drapery tieback.
Let us know if you have a unique way to use a focal bead.
Send Us Your Photos
We would love to see how you use your Foremost Focal bead. Please email a photo along with design details to info@foremostfocal.com. If we use it on our website, you'll receive $5 off your next order. Your submission of your photo gives Foremost Focal Beads permission to use the photograph on our website. We will always provide you with credit for your design. Thank you!