Chinese Glass Beads

Chinese Glass Beads mostly come from Southern China. For a long time, it has been assumed that the Chinese were not important glass bead makers. It was thought that van der Sleen had the last word when he wrote that “Chinese museum officials told him China never exported glass beads.”  There is little doubt he was told that, although, his mistake was that he believed it. The Chinese produced some very elaborate beads before the Han dynasty, but afterwards most glass beads were made to imitate precious stones, especially jade, the “stone of heaven.” Chinese Glass Beads have come a long way from when they were first manufactured. The Chinese have a very good work ethic and are now very driven in succeeding at the top of the bead world.

Gypsy Dragon carries a wide variety of Chinese Glass Beads which have all been directly imported from China. Our selection consists of all different shapes, sizes and colors.