We do custom orders

Millie recently did a custom order. Fran had seen her brass necklace set on the Bead Sisterhood site and loved it. She really wanted a set to match an outfit. But she wanted the beads to be darker brown/green rather than the purplish hue on the original design. And could she have smaller earrings and a bracelet to match too? So Millie waved her "magic wand" and made it all happen as you can see in these pictures. What really happened was Millie not only made the set but she also made all the brass jump rings by hand!

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Vintage crystal bead jewelry makeover

Today was the first time we almost made a client cry. In a good way. She had come to pick up several pieces of jewelry we made over from her mother's triple stranded AB clear crystal necklace. She was clearly pleased.

It wasn't really her style so Bonnie and Pearl overhauled the necklace and did a complete jewelry makeover so she could wear it. The triple strand yielded so many beads we were able to make several pieces for her with some beads left over!

Bonnie made the bracelet above. The bracelet was just lovely but the photo wasn't as it was hastily taken with a cell phone camera before the client arrived. None of us remembered to bring a camera. Fortunately Pearl did photograph her designs before the were turned over. The designs were based on what the client wanted and preferred to wear.

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Victorian Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Sterling silver and Swarovski crystal earrings. This Victorian style earring pattern has been around for a very long time and still maintains its popularity! Square sterling silver captures the Light Blue and AB clear Swarovski crystals and ends with twisted curls at the top. A faceted round clear Swarovski crystal dangle finishes this classic design. Measures 2” not including the sterling silver ear wires.

$40

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Amazonite Bracelet

Amazonite Bracelet. Rectangular amazonite stones interspersed with silver metal stars and firepolished beads and silver plated toggle. It is called the "hope stone" because it inspires confidence and hope. One source says it is useful to activate lazy teenagers! Measures 81/4” including the toggle clasp.

$29 SOLD

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Beautiful Lampwork and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Sterling silver wireworked bracelet. Coiled 16 gauge wire connect Austin Hamilton black and white lampworked beads. Hand crafted Sterling Silver clasp blends and compliments the design of this modern classic bracelet. Measures 8.5” including the clasp.

$59

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Rose Lampwork and Crystal Necklace

Swarovski crystals, Austin Hamilton Lampwork focal bead, sterling silver and silver plate connectors have joined together to create this very feminine necklace! Rose, lavender, opal crystals bring out the same colours in the focal bead! Measures 16” including the clasp.

$45

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Sterling Silver Grey Agate Dinner Ring

Woven Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Gemstone Ring. A beautiful and comfortable Dinner ring with a lovely band ending! Ring Size 7.5 to 7.34.

$43

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Turquoise Crochet Necklace Set

Turquoise Crocheted Beaded Choker Necklace and Earrings Set. Blue wire crocheted with varying shades of turquoise beads are braided to create this intriguing necklace. Equally becoming when worn casually with jeans or a night out on the town with that little black dress! Earrings measures 1.5” from top of earwire. Necklace measures 16 1/2” including the clasp.

$39 Set SOLD

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Handcrafted Copper Chain, Sponge Coral and Pearl Necklace Set

Copper and Pearl spacers accentuate the beautifully warm colour of this orange/red sponge coral necklace set. Strands of coral and pearls separated by Delica seed beads are enclosed in a swirl of copper wire. Matching earrings complete the set and measure 1 3/4” from the tip of the copper earwires. Necklace measures 20” including the copper clasp.

$49 Set

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Hill Tribe Netted Necklace

Sterling silver wireworked necklace. Hill Tribe bead and netted tubes of firepolish glassbeads create the main focal point of this gorgeous necklace. Coiled sterling silver 20 gauge wire connect the main portion of the necklace with strands of silver beads and filepolished beads to complete this beauty. Measures 18” including the toggle clasp.

$59

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Handcrafted Brass Chain and Olive Green Zircon Drop Necklace Set

Handcrafted Brass Chain and Olive Green Zircon Drop Necklace Set. Handmade brass jump rings connect spacers created with square iridised and gold seed beads. The focal point of this necklace features wirewrapped brass ovals with a Olive Green Zircon Drop. Matching earrings complete the set and measure 1.5” from the tip of the gold-plated earwires. Necklace measures 18” including the gold-plated lobster claw clasp.

$59 Set SOLD

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TIGER EYE Sterling Silver Bracelet

Handcrafted western-style bracelet using 18 sterling silver wire for the main structure and embellished with silver and Tiger Eye beads and chips will bring out the cowgirl in all of us! Measures 8” including the handmade clasp.

$53

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Sterling Silver Wire
Tiger Eye beads and chips
Silver beads

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ABOUT US

The story of how the Bead Sisterhood came about was one of reaching out and making connections. It started when Cindy introduced herself on a US based jewelry making forum and wondered if there were other Canadian members. It just so happened that another Canadian, Pearl, happened to see her post and replied. Imagine how surprised they both were when they learnt they lived in the same general area! Soon, Cindy introduced her sisters, Tamara and Millie. Then Susan, who attended Pearl's workshops, joined.

So here is a quick look at who we are:

Pearl, aka as the Beading Gem has always crafted and loves making things. When she stumbled upon jewelry making, she got hooked. Soon this beadaholic began to teach beginner beading at home parties and workshops. She has now become an avid blogger. Her blog, The Beading Gem's Journal chronicles all the beader designs from the parties and workshops as well as other inspiring designs. She also writes informative and entertaining articles on all things jewelry related.

Millie has added jewellery making to her list of other handmade creations. Wirewrapping with sterling silver and gold filled wire is her passion. Chain maille, beading, wire crocheting all come in as a close second. Now retired, there is more time for creating and the life-long quest for learning in general.



Cindy can thank Millie for getting her involved with jewelry making (amongst other things)!!! She loves every part of jewelry making and is always trying new things and looking for new courses. Her very favorite things are accumulating the “beauties” and ringing in the sales!!!



Susan is a passionate jewelry enthusiast who has a fondness for bracelets and usually wears more than one piece of "arm candy". She gets inspired from everything from what's in her laundry basket, to colours in nature and the latest jewelry and fashion trends. Her love of gemstones and electic design ideas nurtures her creativity. Susan likes to joke with her Bead Sisters who remind her that making a necklace is simply making a long bracelet!


Tamara has had a long-standing love affair with art and jewelry which includes an impressive collection of vintage sparkles. Several years ago, she made some necklaces as Christmas gifts and was incurably bitten by the beading bug. It wasn't the actual beading that got Tamara, it was the reactions of the women who tried on her pieces. Those are her magic moments.

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