Persona's Illustrious Silver bead features cubic zirconia crystals held in a sterling silver weave. The description on Persona's website is exactly what I think of when I see this bead. It looks grand and royal but also delicate. Illustrious Silver costs $35 CAN.
Pandora's Silver Ribbon Bead No. 790545CZ features a row of CZ crystals going right down the center of the bead. I really like the combination of silver and clear crystal but I think what draws me to this bead the most is the texture created by each individual horizontal line. Pandora's Silver Ribbon Bead costs $105 CAN.
All of the big design brands came out with some beautiful beads and charms this year. I thought I'd share a few of my favorites: Pandora's Santa Sleigh, Trollbeads' Icebear and Persona's Snowflake!
Pandora's He Loves Me Charm is a beautiful two-tone composition of silver, gold and Diamond. Despite the expensive materials, I really enjoy the intricacy of this piece. Pandora's He Loves Me Charm costs $195 Canadian.
Persona's Floating Pansies and Stems comes from their Fall 2010 collection which has just been released. The vibrant pinks and greens seem to say: "Even though we're headed for winter, don't worry, the summer will be back soon!" Pansies and Stems is one of many Persona beads that caught my eye from their fall release. This vibrant charm costs $25 Canadian.
