A MATTER OF TASTE

Photographed by Andrew Egan

Two beaded bracelets from Vania & David laying in a pile of uncooked macaroni noodles

Beads are back in a big way. Refined, radiant, and endlessly expressive, designers are reimagining gemstone strands, colorful combinations, and artful mixes of materials — from fashion to fine. Whether worn long, layered, or stacked, today’s bead jewelry brings texture, energy, and individuality to every look.

For the full article in the Jewelry Winter 2025 issue, click HERE. To read the entire issue, click HERE.