New CzechMates Cabochons, CzechMates Beams and Prong Beads

New CzechMates Cabochons, CzechMates Beams and Prong Beads

The latest additions to the CzechMates beads are the New CzechMates Cabochons, CzechMates Beams and Prong Beads.  The Prong bead is not a multi-hole bead but has been designed to work with the CzechMates dimensional beading system.

All the designs shown here are by the Starman TrendSetters.  The patterns are available on our website when you order.  Please see our website for full details.

The Eclipse Pendant below shows how these three new beads can work together.

Eclipse Pendant by Monika Szatmari
Eclipse Pendant by Monika Szatmari
Eclipse Pendant by Monika Szatmari
Eclipse Pendant by Monika Szatmari

2-hole Checkmates Cabochons

These beads measure 7mm and have a deep domed shape.  They are about 5.5mm high.

Cabochons are always a versatile shape and this new beads is bound to be a very popular addition to the CzechMates range.

Bijou Cabochon Bracelet by Kim Leahy
Bijou Cabochon Bracelet by Kim Leahy

3-hole Czech Mates Beams

The new beam beads measure 3×10 mm and can be used in a variety of ways.  You can use it as a simple spacer but this shape has so much more to offer.

In the Cypress Bracelet design it makes an easy but stylish bracelet which shows the shape off well.

Cypress Leaf Bracelet by Jacqui Higgins
Cypress Leaf Bracelet by Jacqui Higgins

1-hole Prong Bead

This shape has been specifically designed to complement the new CzechMates and is great for edging as the Starman designs show.

The Sunflower Earrings below shows the prongs used to surround a cabochon where they are placed so that they look symmetrical.

Sunflower Earrings by Olga Haserodt
Sunflower Earrings by Olga Haserodt

The Eclipse Pendant at the top shows the prongs placed on their sides to give a different effect.

CzechMates Cabochons and CzechMates Beams pair perfectly together

The Protect Me Bracelet shows how these two beads can be used together to create an easy but elegant bracelet

Protect Me Bracelet by Iulia Postica
Protect Me Bracelet by Iulia Postica

The bangle below again shows just how stunning these two new beads can look together.

Denali Cuff by Carole Ohl
Denali Cuff by Carole Ohl

Add an edge to your designs with the new prongs

These little beads are great for adding an extra element to your jewellery.

In addition to the Eclipse Pendant and Sunflower Earrings designs above, you can see it used here with the cabochons in the Queen of the Night Bracelet.

Queen of the Night Bracelet by Miyuki Oitate
Queen of the Night Bracelet by Miyuki Oitate

New CzechMates Cabochons, CzechMates Beams and Prongs are also designed to work with the other CzechMates

These new beads are, of course, designed to be compatible with the other nine shapes in the CzechMates beading system.

The Queen of the Night bracelet shows the cabochons and prongs combined with the 6mm CzechMates triangles.

The new cabochons, beams and prongs come in a fabulous range of colours

These beads are available in the popular colour ranges including the Pacifica and polychrome colours.  A new range of vibrant saturated metallic shades is also now available.

The cabochons come in 62 beautiful colours

40 colours are available for the beam beads

You can view all 63 of the prong colours here


Laura Ells