About Beaded Blondes: Handstrung 14K Gold Filled Jewelry from College Station, Texas

Beaded Blondes was started by two sisters, Lauren and Lexi, who in the brand's own words began "at our parents' dining table" in College Station, Texas. It has since grown into a national brand, and the pieces are still handstrung in College Station.

College Station, Texas. Beaded Blondes list a showroom at 8827 Gauge Dr., College Station, TX 77845, open Monday to Friday, and their product copy reads "Handstrung in College Station, Texas. Sourced in the US."

Beaded Blondes do not publish a founding year anywhere on their own site, so we are not going to put a number on it. What they do publish is the origin: two sisters, a dining table, and a beaded ring.

With a ring. The brand describes its beginning this way: "Beaded Blondes began with a beaded ring, an affordable way to accent their class rings." That is why the Beaded Bands ring line still sits at the heart of the range.

Yes. Beaded Blondes describe their pieces as handstrung and handcrafted, and say "Our team of skilled makers ensures each piece is crafted with the highest quality and care."

Beaded Blondes state that their jewelry is handstrung in College Station, Texas and sourced in the US. That wording appears on the brand's own product copy rather than being our claim about them.

Stackable 14K gold filled beaded bracelets, and two trademarked pieces of their own: they describe themselves as "Creators of The Original Beaded Bow and Beaded Bands." The sorority and game day bracelets are the other half of their reputation.

Gold filled is a thick layer of real gold bonded to a base metal core, which is why it wears far better than a thin plating. Beaded Blondes build their gold beads this way and describe the range simply as 14K gold filled.

No, and the brand does not claim it is. The gold beads are 14K gold filled, which is a bonded layer of real gold rather than solid gold throughout.

Beaded Blondes describe their gold beads as 14K gold filled, not plated. Gold filled carries a far heavier layer of gold than plating does, which is the practical reason these bracelets hold up to daily wear.

Elastic. The brand's own care page calls it "heavy duty elastic string," which is what lets the bracelets slide on without a clasp.

Yes, on the silver pieces. The mixed metal and silver styles we carry list sterling silver alongside the 14K gold filled beads, and the brand's care page gives separate guidance for sterling silver.

Czech glass and crystal beads on the colored styles, mixed with 2.5mm gold beads. The Charlotte and Eleanor bracelets are the clearest examples of that build.

Beaded Blondes do not publish a crystal supplier on their own website, so we are not going to name one for them. Call (830) 693-7573 and we will read you the exact wording on the piece you are asking about.

Beaded Blondes make no nickel free or hypoallergenic claim, so neither do we. If you react to certain metals, talk to your doctor and call us on (830) 693-7573 and we will tell you exactly what a piece is made of before you buy it.

Yes. Accents Boutique in Marble Falls, TX carries Beaded Blondes bracelets, rings, necklaces and bag and boot charms, and we have been serving the Highland Lakes for over 33 years. Call (830) 693-7573 and we will tell you what is on the shelf today.

At Accents Boutique, 212 Ave H, Marble Falls, TX 78654, about an hour northwest of Austin. Call (830) 693-7573 before you drive out and we will set aside what you are after.

Yes. Call (830) 693-7573, tell us the style and size, and we will take payment and ship it. It is often the quickest way to get a specific colorway.

It is one of the easiest gifts in the store, because a stretch bracelet does not need a size to be exactly right and the pieces stack with whatever she already wears. Beaded Blondes recommend the Standard size for gifts.

The Beaded Bow is one of the brand's own trademarked designs and our current Beaded Blondes selection leans to bracelets, rings, necklaces and charms. Call (830) 693-7573 and we will check what we can get in for you.