Padre beads are probably the most ideal description of a “Trade Bead”. Padres beads come in three sizes: jumbo 5/8’s to 3/4 inch in diameter, mid-sized 3/8’s inch in diameter, and small Pony beads 3/16’s […] read more

Here’s a glimpse of the kind of old jewelry that we can melt and cast into your own custom jewelry. We can use it in your new custom piece or buy it from you toward […] read more

When I make my Trade Bead Legend Necklaces I often combine beads from different segments of time because they are primarily so beautiful together. They can tell a specific story about a main centerpiece pendant […] read more

Trade Beads at a Major Fishing Spot Trade Beads and their history being such a major interest of mine led me to research Celilo Falls on the Columbia River, on the WA/OR border. Owen and […] read more

After our trip to Celilo Falls in search of Trade Bead paths Owen picked up the October edition of Cowboys & Indians Magazine and there was a wonderful article about Celilo Falls! It’s called “On […] read more