Alphabet beads are one of the easiest sterling silver beads in the world to use and have your project come out looking fantastic! Alphabet beads are also referred to as alphabet blocks, letter beads and blocks and also alphabet cubes.

These foundational beads can be used to make custom bracelets or necklaces. You're able to add Swarovski crystals to reallly jazz them up, plus sterling silver spacer beads and then connect your creation with a sterling toggle clasp.

These personal creations can be given as treasured gifts for birthdays, mother's day, deployment bracelets, and various other special occasions.

There are a several sizes of alphabet beads as well as different hole sizes.

There are 4.5 mm with a 3mm hole beads and a 4.5 mm with a 2mm hole. You have probably seen the rounded alphabet beads which are available as 6mm with a 4mm hole and a 4.5mm with 3 mm hole.

A starter set of alphabet beads is a great way to get started, however be sure to remember you will need extra 'a,e,i,o and u's'.

It is really helpful to spell out the phrases or words you may use, prior to your order and then you know exactly what letter blocks you'll need.

However, did you know you can get Greek and Hebrew alphabet beads? A newer item is heart shaped formed beads as well as oval beads with each letter of the alphabet targeted.

Working with letter beads either sterling silver or pewter to design a lovely piece of jewellery is simple, ever if you're a novice jewellery maker.

If you would like to understand more,  and get basic information on alphabet beads