Celuk, Bali

Our sterling silver beads and findings are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans in our Celuk, Bali facility.  Celuk is Bali's silver center. These beads are sterling silver,  through and through. We never use silver plating.  Our Celuk operations are supervised by a member of our family, Miming, who is a third-generation jewelry artisan. 

The silver for our beads is mined in Sumatra, another Indonesian island. We transport the silver to our facilitate in Celuk, where it is mixed with a small quantity of copper to create a 92.5% sterling silver alloy. The copper is added for strength and also provides a bit of a sheen to the finished piece.  Each bead is cast into two parts that are decorated with silver ball granulations and silver wires. These balls and wires are first glued into place and then soldered to the bead.

Balinese silversmiths are known worldwide for their intricate designs and meticulous attention to detail. Their skills are passed down from generation to generation.  Many fake "Bali beads" are now being produced in other countries (India is the worst offender).  These are often cheap imitations that are cast in molds rather than handcrafted as described above.  Many Indian-made "Bali beads" are also merely silver plated rather than made of solid silver.

Please help preserve the Balinese culture and its traditions.  Buy Bali-made Bali beads! 

At Beads of Bali, we are proud to support these skilled Balinese silversmiths. You can be sure that our Bali beads are always from Bali!  When you buy Bali beads, insist on the real thing!  

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