Here's an overview of some of the jewellery-making products you will find in our shop. If you click on any of the images, it will take you to the corresponding section in our Etsy online shop. If you come across any problem or if you need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Freshwater pearls
Freshwater cultured pearls come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Even the colour of natural pearls can vary from ivory white, to peach, pink, purple and grey. We supply only the best quality round freshwater pearls and rice-shaped pearls grown in clean waters in an environmentally friendly manner. Our fresh-water pearl supplier is certified to the highest standards and guarantees the best quality cultured pearls on the market.
Wooden beads
Wooden beads come in many forms and beaders love their texture, weight and colours. All our wood beads are coated with non-toxic laacquers and waxes. In our online bead store you can buy 4 mm round wooden beads, 6 mm round beads, 8 mm wooden beads, large wooden beads for chunky bracelets and necklaces, nut beads, alphabet wooden beads, wooden shapes and more. Click on the image to enter our online shop.
Swarovski Elements
At Kolibri Bead Supplies you will find an ever-changing selection of Swarovski Elements. These crystal beads and pendants are made in Austria and have unsurpassed shine and transparency. We sell Swarovski scarab beetle beads, Swarovski drop beads, cube beads, Swarovski flower beads, Swarovski star fish pendants, Swarovski heart beads and much more. Click on the image to view our entire selection and buy Swarovski beads from the Republic of Ireland! Quick national and international dispatch within 24 hours.
Miyuki seed beads, Delicas & Tilas
If you work with seed beads you probably have realised that there are various qualities on the market. The brand Miyuki simply produces the best seed beads around with hundreds of colours and coatings. All their seed beads have precise dimensions so your jewellery will look professional. This also helps the environment and prevents wasting your money because you won't throw away a single bead! Besides Miyuki round seed beads we also sell Miyuki Delica beads (tiny cylindrical glass beads), Miyuki Tila and Tila connectors, and Miyuki Magatama beads.
Stainless steel findings
Since 2018 we have been steadily adding new stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 318 findings to our range of products. Nickel-free stainless steel findings cause less allergies than many other metal products on the market. Our stainless steel lobster clasps, stainless steel head pins, stainless steel jump rings, ear wires,chain, crimp ends, etc. are extremely durable and will never rust or tarnish. Also available in 24k gold plated.
Stainless steel beads & charms
How often did you buy beads and then realise that they are tarnishing, peeling or changing colour. Stainless steel beads are resistant to tarnishing, they are nickel-free and extremely durable. They can also be cleaned and re-used in new jewellery projects. We sell round stainless steel beads, star pendants, ribbed stainless steel beads, gold plated stainless steel beads and much more. Click on the image to view the section
Sterling silver 925 beads and findings
Sterling silver is by far one of the best materials for jewellery-making. It is long-lasting, can be cleaned and recycled and is also great for those who are allergic to other metals. All our sterling silver beads and findings are made in Europe and contain no nickel. Our sterling silver bees and sterling silver 3D humming birds are famous! We also sell 925 lobster clasps, head pins, eye pins, jump rings, silver split rings, silver charms, etc. Many beads can also be 24k gold plated or 18k rose gold plated.
Plastic & acrylic beads
Plastic beads are durable and light. Due to their light weight they are a favourite in children's bracelets, earrings or even necklaces. We sell a small selection of acrylic/plastic beads and hope you like these lovely beads. We sell colourful acrylic flower beads, petal beads, plastic dice beads, plastic star beads with large holes to alphabet beads, plastic rondelle beads, plastic cube beads and more. Do you have a suggestion? Please write to us.
Rhinestone glass crystals
Looking for glass chatons and rhinestones? We sell foil-backed rhinestone crystals in many sizes and colours in convenient package sizes. These grade AA crystals have no holes and can be used with special cement and 2-component clay to create fantastic jewellery. We also sell rhinestone crystal rondelles, rhinestone balls and rhinestone cup chain in gold and silver plating.
Metal beads and charms
At Kolibri Bead Supplies, you will find an extensive selection of plated metal beads, charms and findings. From metal stars in gold, rose gold and silver, to bee charms in pure brass, fairies and celtic symbols in antique brass and antique silver, religious symbols and much more. All our plated metal beads are classified as nickel-free. We try to source out the best designs and colours.
Tools, needles & co.
You cannot create jewellery without the proper tools, that is a fact. In our EU-based online store you can buy a number of essential tools such as round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, crimping pliers, big-eye needles, bead boards, Kumihimo discs and other beading material. Click the image to see what we have!
Perles par Puca®
These fantastic Czech beads are designed in Paris, France by top jewellers. They come in many different standard shapes with multiple holes, allowing you to create any jewellery design with little effort. Try them out! We only stock a small selection but you can order any latest design and colour through us at no extra charge!
Cord and elastic
Jewellery-making cords and elastics are essential items. We supply macramé cord, leather cord in different colours and thicknesses, strong nylon cord, nylon line, Griffin silk thread with integrated needle, Beadalon Elasticity elastic, waxed cotton cord and much more. Start making your own jewellery - buy your supplies from Kolibri Bead Supplies, Ireland
Gemstone beads
Gemstone beads are always top-sellers. Besides being natural products from mother earth and looking lovely, they also have various properties. Look for your favourite semi-precious stone beads in our online bead store. We sell amethyst beads, citrine beads, turquoise round beads, chrysocolla beads, faceted agate beads, rose quartz cube beads, gemstone chips, jade heart pendants, tiger eye beads, etc. The list is never-ending
Glass beads and pendants
Besides traditional Czech beads we also sell a wide range of other glass beads and pendants. These include cat-eye glass beads, glass cube beads, glass heart pendants, silver-foiled beads, faceted rondelle beads, glass drop beads, faux pearls, gold-foiled beads, glass star beads, turkish eye beads and more. Click or tap the image to view our selection.
Jewellery-making wire
In this section of our online bead store, you can buy top-quality wire for all your jewellery-making needs. Our wire is of course free of nickel and comes in various thicknesses and colours. Brands such as Beadalon, Artistic Wire, The Beadsmith dominate the market and manufacture excellent wire. Non-tarnish brass wire, stainless stee wire, silver plated wire, 24k gold-plated wire, 7-strand coated flexible wire are just some of our wire products.
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Ceramic beads
Our ceramic and porcelain beads are hand-made and hand-painted by true craftsmen and craftsladies. We have a very small selection of ceramic beads in various sizes, shapes and colours. Use them in earrings, bracelets and necklaces. This selection is continuously changing and many beads are sold-out quickly.
Czech glass beads
Since 2010, we have continuously added Czech glass and crystal beads to our selection. Now you can find round pressed Czech beads, Czech faceted bicones, round faceted beads, Czech multifunctional beads (Perles par Puca) designed in Paris, Czech fire-polished faceted beads and many more - all made in the beautiful region of Jablonec, Czechia.
Jewellery-making chain
We sell various types of chain in our online shop. For example, trace chain, cross chain, ball chain, extension chain, etc. made of brass, stainless steel, aluminium, sterling silver 925 and others. All our chain is nickel free and made specially for jewellery-making. You can buy most chain in lengths of 1 m or convenient rolls of 3 or 5 m. Click the image to access the chain section.
Jewellery-making findings
In our online shop, you can buy all sorts of jewellery-making findings including crimp ends, lobster clasps, toggle clasps, eye pins, crimp beads, head pins and the list goes on. We supply various colours such as gold plated, silver plated, rose gold plated, antique silver, antique gold and others. All our metal findings and beads are nickel-free and lead-free. Click on the image to see all our jewellery-making findings and components.



Kolibri Bead supplies (kolibribeads) is an online bead store with headquarters in Drogheda Co. Louth, Ireland. All beads, jewellery tools and components are shipped to worldwide destinations within 24 h. Website designed and maintained by Karl Callus, Maltatranslations