We have a vast selection of modern sterling silver beads -- each individually hand-made in Indonesia and India.

We manufacture the beads ourselves in order to bring them to you at a fraction of the prices generally available, while maintaining the exacting quality and artistic standards that Bruce Frank customers appreciate.

Indonesian and Indian metalworking traditions are as old and distinguished as their European counterparts. Their techniques descended through generations of families
-- long before they were taught to artisans in modern workshop environments.

Our catalog features a wide selection of sterling silver beads. They are produced with special metal working techniques called filigree and granulation. The light hollow beads created by the filigree process begin as single sterling wires which are shaped individually and then soldered together.

Granulation is an ancient metal-working technique also known to the Romans. It involves soldering tiny individual silver beads to a base that transforms a simple bead into a beautiful and unique piece of art.

Sterling silver beads are highly prized by beaders who create distinctive jewelry pieces for their personal use, as well as designers and collectors who value their artistry and craftsmanship.