Beading Glossary - Letter D
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 | Dangle Any part of a piece of jewelry that hangs free and can move with the wearer. Dangles add motion to a piece. |  | Delica beads A variety of seed bead that is small and perfectly cylindrical, so they easily snap into place in peyote and brick stitch beadwork. Delica is actually a brand name, made by Miyuki. More about Delica beads  | Dichroic Glass Dichroic glass is a material used to make exquisite and vibrant beads, pendants and cabochons. These glass products have a distinctive and intensely colorful metallic appearance which changes as the piece is viewed at different angles. More about Dichroic Glass | Drop Parts Findings that bead drops can be hung off of, as part of an earring or necklace. Often contain loops to attach beads via wire. | | Drusy Drusy (also called druse, druzy) is a layer of tiny quartz crystals that sometimes form on gemstones, giving them a striking sparkly appearance. Gemstones with this effect are often made into pendants and are sometimes coated with thin layers of metal to enhance the effect. | | |
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