Combining amazonite beads and brass beads to make jewelry

The beauty of jewelry making is in coming up with unique pieces that can make the wearer stand out from the crowd. To be an excellent jewelry designer, you have to learn to make unique pieces. This is because many people like to wear jewelry that is different from what others are putting on as opposed to wearing the same item that someone else is wearing. For example, you can use amazonite beads and brass beads to create a beautiful combination.

Versatility of amazonite beads

These beads are a favorite of many jewelry makers because their simple elegance makes it possible to mix them with other kinds of beads. Whether you choose expensive beading material like gold or silver, or you combine it with simple material like copper, beads manage to bring out a lovely combination. A good type of bead to mix with it is brass beads.

What are brass beads?

Brass is an amalgamation of zinc and copper. It is often used as base metal in jewelry and is mostly found in a ratio of 30% zinc to 70% copper combination. You will find other kinds of beads made out of brass that have different percentages in terms of the combination of copper and zinc used to make them. The result is different beads in terms of finish, strength and durability.  As base metal, brass is an affordable alternative to precious metals although it oxidizes faster than precious metal. In addition, some people are allergic to brass so they cannot wear jewelry made out of it. However, the fact that it is expensive means that there is a lot of jewelry being made using  brass and it can be combined with other beads such as amazonite beads, red crystals, Picasso glass and even bamboo to come up with exquisite and inexpensive pieces.

Advantages of using brass beaded jewelry

Brass is easy to work with when it comes to making pendants because it is weighty. It is shiny when polished and can warm up a piece of making it standout. Although it tarnishes after some time, you can prevent this by applying a clear lacquer finish on the beads after polishing them to ensure that they retain their luster. They are also versatile and make good jewelry when combined with other metals such as aluminum. For someone working with a low budget, brass is a good base metal to choose whether it is used to fashion a pendant or in the form of beads especially when combined with amazonite.

The healing properties in amazonite

Amazonite is also referred to as the Stone of Courage, and it is said that it has metaphysical properties. Many natural healers claim that it aligns the energies in the body balancing the male and female energies in a wearer. They are also said to produce other beneficial health properties to a wearer, which means they are a favorite piece of jewelry material for people that believe in natural healing. They make nice amulets, rings and pendants when combined with brass beads and copper wire.

You can also combine amazonite beads with other beads such as pearls, coral beads or crystal beads to make unique designs.

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