Silver foil beads reveal a unique silver luster along with the vibrant colors that they display. The technique of manufacturing silver foil glass beads basically involves the a .925 sterling silver foil submerged beneath the translucent colors of glass. These beads are hand made with great precision and neatness ensuring that each piece displays a fine finish.

The patterns and appearance of silver foil beads are diverse speaking volumes of the intricate and meticulous craftsmanship of the artisans. A few common types are as follows:

• Stamped Silver Foil Beads: These beads are comparitively flat or pressed revealing silver lustre at both ends and a colored lining in the centre.
• Dotted Silver Foil Beads: Dotted beads display tiny colorful dots on their metallic surface.
• Two Tone Silver Foil Beads: Two tone beads display a combination of two shades in a specific fashion such that one of the color is silver.

The shapes and sizes of silver foil beads are varied. They represent the following shapes:

• Barrel
• Cylindrical
• Circular
• Faceted
• Diamond
• Heart shaped
• Square and rectangular

Silver foil beads find their uses in a variety of applications from adorning apparels and accessories to making beautiful beaded jewelry, curtains, throws, lining linens etc. Their unique lustre have made them the most sought-after items used as embellishments. The reason they call for high export potential not only in India but overseas as well.