Handmade Turquoise Barrel Charm Bead

This Turquoise barrel charm bead has been individually handmade in Wales and finished with a solid 925 sterling silver core.

Crafted from premium synthetic turquoise, this bead displays vivid blue and blue-green tones with attractive natural-style veining. The rich colour remains consistent throughout the material, creating a bright and eye-catching bead that pairs beautifully with sterling silver and other gemstones.

The classic barrel profile beautifully showcases the rich colours of the stone from every angle. Whether paired with sterling silver, natural gemstones or other turquoise beads, it brings a bright splash of colour to any European-style charm bracelet.

The bead shown in the photographs is the exact bead you will receive.

Features

• Premium synthetic turquoise
• Handmade in Wales, UK
• Solid 925 sterling silver core
• Vibrant blue-green colouring with natural-style veining
• Classic barrel profile
• Compatible with most European-style charm bracelets
• Exact bead pictured supplied

About Synthetic Turquoise

This bead is crafted from high-quality synthetic turquoise, a man-made material created to capture the vibrant blue-green colours and natural-style veining traditionally associated with turquoise. Manufactured from durable resin-based materials, it offers consistent colour, excellent polish and everyday durability.

Unlike natural turquoise, synthetic turquoise is not mined from the earth. Instead, it is carefully produced under controlled conditions, making it an excellent choice for jewellery where vibrant colour, consistency and affordability are important.

Reconstructed turquoise has become widely used in jewellery because it offers the classic appearance of turquoise with improved consistency, making it an excellent choice for everyday wear.

Why Choose Turquoise?

Synthetic turquoise offers the classic appearance of turquoise while providing excellent colour consistency and durability. Its vibrant blue-green tones complement sterling silver beautifully and work well alongside natural gemstones such as lapis lazuli, malachite, jasper and onyx, making it a versatile choice for almost any bracelet design.

Why Choose A Barrel Shape?

The barrel shape is one of the most popular European charm bead designs thanks to its balanced proportions and generous curved surface. It allows the vibrant colours and natural-style matrix patterns of the turquoise to be appreciated from every angle while sitting comfortably alongside other beads.

Approximate Dimensions

• Diameter: Approximately 16mm
• Width: Approximately 11mm
• Core Hole: Approximately 4.4mm

Compatibility

The solid sterling silver core is designed to fit most European-style charm bracelet systems including Pandora®, Trollbeads®, OHM®, Chamilia® and similar bracelets.

Caring For Your Turquoise Bead

Clean gently using a soft lint-free cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals, perfumes and abrasive cleaners. Store separately from harder gemstones to help preserve the polished finish.

Handmade by Wolf Beads

Every Wolf Beads charm bead is individually handmade in Wales by Gemma and Russell. Combining carefully selected materials with traditional jewellery-making techniques, each bead is crafted to become a unique addition to your charm bracelet collection.

Pictures may contain other beads, bracelets and other props that are not included in this sale. Price is for 1 bead.