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.
I've had my eye on glass flower beads since posting Troll's Translucent Flowers about a week ago. Pandora's Green Flower bead caught my attention yesterday when browsing through Pandora's catalog. I don't know whether it's the vibrant shades of green or the fact that these white flowers look like they're actually on the surface, but I woke up thinking about Green Flowers this morning. Pandora's Green Flower bead costs $40 Canadian.
Troll's Translucent Flower charm melds a variety of, what I like to call 'mellow dark' tones. These mellow yellows and browns show us a fading flower inside of a murano glass bead. Beautiful! This charm costs $30 Canadian.
Persona's Flowers In The Wood bead features a variety of different sized flowers growing from a wood grain design. I really find this bead enchanting because it lacks borders and symmetry. Although I do like my elegant symmetrical beads, this unique charm is a welcomed change to the usual. Flowers In The Wood costs $25 Canadian.
Pandora's Love Bird bead shows us two birds flying together. One bird is 14k gold and the other is engraved into the bead's silver base. The effect of the raised and engraved birds reminds me of the chase, beauty and excitement of love. Pandora's Love Bird bead costs $110 Canadian.
Troll's Golden Quartz Charm is from their brand new fall collection for 2010. It's sparkle and warm fall color has already attracted a lot of attention since it was leaked a few weeks ago. The only downside to this beauty is that it comes with Troll's rise in prices. The Golden Quartz Charm costs $60 US. 
Pandora's Silver 14k Cubic Zirconia Charm has my head in the night sky. With it's alternating silver and gold spheres encircling its CZ center, I can't help but see a star in the design. Pandora's Silver, 14k and CZ Charm costs $75 Canadian.
Persona's Drum Charm is plated with 18k gold to create a nice two-tone look for your bracelet. This toy drum reminds me of the Nutcracker Prince (I know it's too early to start thinking about Christmas)
This Rocking Horse Charm by Links of London reminds me of the imaginative adventures I used to go on while riding the wooden rocking horse that was passed down to me from my eldest sibling. Made of silver, this London charm costs £45 or about $73 Canadian.