November Beading & Citrine Beads
31st October 2026
See us this Sunday, 1st November at Windsor Bead Fair – Our Last of the Year! At Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Straight Road, SL4 2RN. 11am to 4pm. Semi precious beads & pearls by MrBead, seed beads & findings by Southampton Bead Shop & other traders. Free entry & refreshments!
MrBead Shop: https://mrbeadshop.com. For all shows this year, click Bead Fairs 2026
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Orders Delayed
Upcoming Bead Fairs
November Beading
Citrine Beads
Bead Fair Reports
Enjoy a Bead Fair Soon
2026 Bead Fairs
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Orders Delayed
All online orders will be delayed between 3rd Nov & 24th Nov – while we look for new beads & restock in China, after the end to our bead show season. If you need something, please order before 3rd November!
Bead & Pearl Supplies: MrBeadShop.com
Upcoming Bead Fairs – All Free Entry & Refreshments!
Windsor Bead Fair – Sunday 1st November – Our Last of the Year!
At Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Straight Road, SL4 2RN. 11am to 4pm. Semi precious beads & pearls by MrBead, seed beads & findings by Southampton Bead Shop & other traders. Free entry & refreshments! For full details click: Windsor Bead Fair.
November Sparkle: Make Your Own Semi-Precious Beaded Jewellery
As the days grow shorter and the evenings get cosier – November’s the perfect time to get creative with semi-precious beads and make beautiful jewellery.
There’s something special about working with natural gemstones. From the rich purple of amethyst and the deep red tones of garnet to the warm golden shades of tiger’s eye. Every bead has its own character, colour and charm.
Why not make a necklace to brighten up a winter outfit? A bracelet for a thoughtful Christmas gift. Or a pair of earrings to add a sparkle to the festive season ahead. Combining different gemstone colours, shapes and sizes lets you create something truly personal and unique.
Making beaded jewellery is also a wonderfully relaxing hobby. Whether you’re an experienced jewellery maker or just starting out – experiment with new designs, discover beautiful bead combinations and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands.
Make November a little more colourful!
Explore your creativity, stock up on your favourite semi-precious beads and start making jewellery that’s as individual as you. Christmas is just around the corner – and handmade gifts are always special. Pick your favourite colour: Choose Beads By Colour.
Bead & Pearl Supplies: MrBeadShop.com
CITRINE FOR NOVEMBER
Citrine is an alternative to topaz as the birthstone for November. Sunny and affordable, citrine brightens winter jewellery, blending especially well with the yellow gleam of gold. Yellow is a natural reviver, and citrine focuses the mind bringing a feeling of self-esteem.
In medication it strengthens the link between conscious and subconscious. If you’re feeling down, hold citrine to lift your spirit. It’s also good at healing the body and communication. Citrine promotes warm energy, optimism, and attracts abundance.
Citrine removes negative energy, and in ancient times it was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Known as a “merchants’ stone”, placed in the cash register to acquire and keep wealth. Citrine corresponds to signs of Gemini, Aries, Libra, and Leo.
Although the darker orange colours of citrine, have generally been the most valued – today people prefer the bright lemony shades which mix better with pastel colours.
Some call citrine topaz quartz – referring to the colour, which is similar to topaz. Since topaz is a separate mineral, this is incorrect.
See All Our Citrine Beads
Cambridge Bead Fair
As usual this was a booming show for us, with may serious semi precious visitors. We’ll be back in Cambridge three times in 2027.
Norwich Bead Fair
As usual, Norwich was buzzing. Lots of visitors, many new – one from Essex, 3-hours away. However, a slightly slow start, as lots of Norfolk roads were closed – including the busy A47, because of a 50-tonne transporting carrying parts for the net zero project. We’ll be back in Norwich early spring.
Enjoy a Bead Fair Soon
Bead shows are great fun. You’ll love them! Bring a trolley, as beads get heavy. Take some cash, as a few venues have a weak signal for card payments. Talk to the vendors and other visitors to inspire new design ideas. Make a note of what you paid for beads, and keep exhibitors’ business cards and leaflets.
2026 Bead Fairs
Last Bead Fair of 2026 – Don’t Miss Out:
Sunday 1st November: Windsor Bead Fair, Old Windsor Memoral Hall, Straight Road SL4 2RN.
Bookings for 2027 out in January. Click For All Bookings: 2026 Bead Fairs
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