Wood, abundant and easily workable, was one of the first materials used for bead adornment and jewelry making in early human history. Intricately carved or just roughly polished, wood beads are natural beauties. See this for yourself with Chinese Cinnabar in red, black and green lacquer or in elaborately crafted wood beads from the Philippines. We also offer beautiful natural wood jewelry boxes and lacquer boxes in many shapes.

Named for the mineral that dyes wood a distinctive red, Cinnabar now refers to lacquered and carved wood beads regardless of color. Rich in color and texture, Cinnabar beads and Cinnabar pendants are beautiful and exotic additions to your beaded design and jewelry wardrobe.
Whether carefully laminated or colorfully dyed, wood beads exude their own organic charm and are wonderful mixed with shell beads, pearls and lamwork glass beads. Lightweight and affordable, wood beads are excellent for everything from wood jewelry to creative kids crafts.