Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How do you make your jewelry and what kind of materials do you use?
2. Do you use precious metals when wire wrapping?
3. How is your beadweaving better than others?
4. How do I know what size to buy?
5. I am all the time loosing one of my earrings, do you have a solution?
6. What are you shipping and handling procedures?
7. Is my personal information safe with you?
8. What if I do not want to purchase through PayPal?
Jewelry Components and Construction
I take pride in my work and I create the very best possible products for you.
Look for the ‘B’ on every necklace, bracelet or anklet I make. I have been hand stamping my logo on every item I have made since 1998 on the chain tag or quality tag.
No shortcuts for me. I painstakingly pay attention to detail in order to make the best quality jewelry possible. I don't stop until I feel it's perfect.
Most all necklaces, bracelets and anklets are strung on Accuflex, 49 strands of stainless steel wire cable coated with either clear of colored nylon. I carry the 3 largest widths and depending on the application I use the thickest possible. I have tested the stainless steel cable from other manufactures and have found Accuflex to be superior. It is supple, feels luxurious, kink resistant but not kink proof, it will not stretch or shrink and best of all, its long wearing. I always use either sterling silver or gold-filled findings (the stuff that makes jewelry wearable like clasps, jump rings and crimp beads). I’ve been in business long enough that I no longer need to settle with lesser quality materials. The only time I ever use silver plate, nickel plate or gold plate findings is on the economy seed bead necklaces, bracelets and anklets and this is only to keep the cost lower for you, the customer.
I make sure all of my connections are sound and secure. I check and double check for any possible flaws in my craftsmanship. Please feel comfortable knowing that I have done everything in my power to make sure that your jewelry will stand up to everyday wear. I understand that nothing can last forever and there is nothing on the face of the earth that is indestructible but I will do my best to make sure that your jewelry will be made the very best quality humanly possible.
I am very selective when I purchase materials to make jewelry with. I like to design with natural gemstones, fresh water pearls, abalone, and swarovski crystals. It is getting increasingly difficult to find gemstones that have not been treated* in some fashion or another. Some methods used in the gemstone industry are heat treating, dyeing, stabilizing, coating, oiling, irradiating, chemical treatment, or some other means of enhancement to make the final product look better. These are better explained in the Gemstone Glossary page. I do have some man-made and some dyed beads and I will make it a point to let you know exactly what you are buying.
I upgraded all my hand tools in the past few years from the economy tools to Lindstrom tools. I feel these tools have helped me take my skill to the next level, so to speak.
Wire Wrapping and Wire Sculpting
When wire sculpting and wrapping, I generally use half-hard sterling silver wire. I do have gold-filled wire and findings, just not near the quantity or assortment as I carry in sterling. I clean, polish and work harden the wire before I begin working and then I clean and polish again after the jewelry is completed. All cut ends of the wires are tucked in securely and I double check to make sure I didn’t miss any sharp edges that could possibly snag your clothes or scratch you. However, sometimes it is just simply unavoidable to make a snag-free piece of jewelry, but as always, I promise to make the best quality possible for you.
When the gold market comes down some what I will be making the Funky Swirl earrings as well as other items in solid gold, probably 10kt.
Bead Weaving
For my woven or stitched jewelry I prefer to use either Silamide or Fireline depending on the application.
Throughout the jewelry making industry most beaders use Nymo, but in my experience Silamide is far superior. Don’t get me wrong, Nymo is a very good quality beading thread, I just think that Silamide makes the finished product better and longer wearing.
Another thing that I do different is the fact that when I finish off the end, I do not simply tie a knot and cut or glue or burn. These leave an end prone to come untied, or break. I, instead, will take the remaining tail of thread and work it back through the beads all the way though to the other end at least one time, sometimes twice more, depending on the strength that I’m looking for. This process doubles the work time but its worth the time and effort. The extra width of thread in the hole makes the beads align and fall into place better, its more secure and stable to the touch, it by far wears longer and there are no loose ends to come undone.
Jewelry Sizes
Anklets and bracelets, they are pretty much the same just assembled to different lengths depending on the person's size. During the past 10 years I have sold every ¼” increment of from 5" to 12 1/2" for either bracelets or anklets. Sure I could make standard sizes only but that would make so very many of you unhappy because 'it' just wouldn't fit. So let me give you a few tips to help you decide what length to buy, whether it be for you or for some one else.
Ladies Bracelets: Extra small: 6” Small: 6 ½” Standard, Medium, Average: 7” Large: 7 ½” to 8” Extra large: 8 ½”
Ladies Anklets: Extra small:8 ½” Small: 9” Standard, Medium, Average: 9 ½” Large: 10 to 10 ½” Extra large: 10 ½” to 11” Double Extra Large: 11 to 12”
Ladies Chokers: Extra Small: 10” Small: 11” Standard, Medium, Average: 12” Large: 13” to 14” Extra Large 15” to 16”
Mens bracelets: Small: 7” Standard, Medium, Average: 8” Large: 8 ½” Extra Large: 9”
Mens anklets: Small: 9” to 9 ½” Standard, Medium, Average: 10” Large: 10 1/2 to 11” Extra Large: 11” to 12”
Small childrens bracelets: 5” to 7”
Small childrens anklets: 6” to 9”
Childrens chokers: Small: 9” Standard, Medium, Average: 10” to 11” Large: 11” to 12”
Fitting children is tricky. Some can have adult sized wrists and ankles with out the height and some have smaller than average wrists and ankles even if they are over weight or large for their age. The same goes for adults.
You can measure jewelry you already have or you can tie a piece of yarn or heavy cord to the desired tightness. Tighten the knot then cut the cord and measure.
Earrings
I will include a small package of 4 pair of rubber earring backs with every purchase of earrings that have French wires. Simply slide the little rubber plug over the tip of the earwire just after you get it through then slide it up along the length until it is in a comfortable position hiding behind your ear lobe. The little rubber earring backs will prevent your earrings from accidentally falling out and getting lost. I give you 4 pair for the simple reason that since they are so small, they are easy to loose AND you will have extra for the earrings you already own. If you replace the earring back on the tip of the earring wire, after taking the earrings off of course, the backs won’t get lost and it will remind you to use them each time you put your earrings on.
Shipping and Handling
Every item you see on these pages is already in its own zip lock baggie ready to be place in a bubble wrap envelope or box and mailed to you in 24 to 48 hours. I hand carry all items to the U.S. Post Office and have had fantastic results mailing First Class. For purchases $50.00 and above, if you want insurance, I will pay the insurance for you and provide you with a delivery confirmation number and a link. I offer free shipping and handling to the contintental United States only. Please contact me for all over seas rates.
Privacy Policy
When I was a young teenager I would work/help my grandparents in their small business. They owned Duncan's Pharmacy in downtown North Little Rock, AR. There I learned first hand how to treat a customer, the ole' fashioned way! They taught me the value of making sure that your customer is treated with the respect and service that they deserve. I bring this value with me to this business. I will never ever sell or give your information to anyone else. I will go that extra mile and do what ever it takes to keep you as a repeat customer year after year. My customers for the past 10 years have been my best advertisement. Happy customers love to tell their friends and family and even strangers when ever the jewelry topic arises.
PayPal
PayPal is free of charges for you the customer, I, however, get to pay the fees for you (just like I do when I take any form of plastic). You do not have to have a PayPal account to complete the check out process. Take a minute to learn How PayPal Works. But, if for some reason you do not want to use the PayPal Shopping Cart I have included on this website, just give me a call (501)-960-4402 or drop me an email <beadsbybecky@hotmail.com> and I will be happy to take your credit card or debit card infomation and process it.
My Promise To You
Infinite sizes are available. No wrist, ankle or neck too small or large.
Wide variety of styles, colors, designs, gemstones and precious metals are in stock.
I have been satisfying hard too please customers since 1996.
No shortcuts for me.
I painstakingly pay attention to detail in order to make the best quality jewelry possible.
I don't stop until I feel it's perfect.
If my jewelry doesn't look good on you, then neither one of us are happy.
Let me adorn your body with beads!
Your Personal Jewelry Designer,
Becky Berger Haner
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