We at chamilia.com adore beads and this season’s collection has plenty to choose from – and to love! So, our staff has chosen some of their favorite beads from the Season 2 collection. Read on to find out their favorites… What are yours?

Ellen's pick: American Flag bead

"It's the perfect reminder of my home and family, since I travel so much."

Kathy's pick: I Love You bead

"Cause all you need is love! And I'm all about the 1960s, vintage look of this bead."

Nadia's pick: Congratulations bead

"Because life gives us so many different reasons to celebrate!"

Lewis' pick: Love Birds bead

"The cuddling birds remind me of the beauty of having a companion through life."

Jen's pick: Wise Owl bead

"It's the perfect gift for my best friend, who's graduation with her Ph.D!"

Kristin's pick: Tree of Life bead

"Because it's rooted in the earth and reaching for the stars - just like I hope to be."

Alicia's pick: Baby Buggy

"This bead reminds me of the most emotional moment of my life."

May’s emerald is said to preserve love and give the wearer the power of foresight. Who doesn’t want that?! It also symbolizes hope, faithfulness, and prosperity.

For all of you born in the month of May, we’re featuring the Wheel – May Birthstone Swarovski bead. The deep yet bright emerald Swarovski crystal is sure to reflect your vibrant personality and outlook full of love and hope!

They say the strongest time for the powers of the emerald is spring, so it's the perfect time to pair yours with blue or crisp’n’clear beads to create your own meaningful look. So sit back and relax with your loved one(s) and gaze into the future…cause it's looking oh-so-bright and hopeful.

Speak to your personal style and get inspired to create your own unique look!

We love the look you get from colored beads on a colored leather bracelet. 

We were inspired by colors of the Royal Petals - Green and Blue bead and paired it with other green beads on the adjustable Blue Metallic Braided Leather Bracelet.

Green and blue beads pair perfectly with denim for a casual and put-together look.

Celebrating mom's birthday and her other special day at once...

Love a tassle necklace! Make it your own with a birthstone bead.

Did you know emerald is Pantone's color of the year? Check out our blog post about it here.

Birthday not in May? We have posts about birthstones for January, February, March, and April too!

Chamilia.com is also giving away a birthstone bead to a lucky winner each month. Click here to enter for a chance to win your birthstone bead.

We’re so happy that our Season 2 beads are finally here! The dominant theme? It’s all about spring and summer celebrations, like Mother’s Day, weddings, and graduations. And of course, color, color, color to glam up your summer style, with new designs and brand new colors added to the Swarovski Collection!

Fresh and fun, we’re all about charging full speed ahead into summer...with these beads on our arms, of course! And remember that Chamilia beads look just as fabulous on a necklace too.

Having some fun and channeling the new catalogue at the office today... 

New beads from the Swarovski collection on the adjustable Glam Chain.

We had moms on the mind while designing our latest online exclusive bead…

Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the design sketch for the Mom – Limited Online Edition bead! Referencing the Captured Hearts bead, 2013’s second online exclusive bead features a wrap-around design of delicate open flowers. What makes it special (aside from its limited numbers)? The Mom-engraved heart that swivels and the pink SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal on its other side. Beautiful and unique – just like every mom in the world is and should feel on Mother’s Day. (Comin’ up on Sunday, May 12^th, everyone!)

We know how hard it can be to be a mom. (Hey, Oprah once called it the toughest job in the world!) So whether you are a mom or know someone who is/will soon be a mom, this is the perfect excuse to spoil her. She (really, really) deserves it!

Here are some ideas to inspire your own exclusive designs...

April is autism awareness month, so we are inviting you to make a statement with your jewelry and support a worthy cause – all while looking good. Raise awareness for this cause that’s dear to your, and our, hearts with the Autism Puzzle Piece bead from the Give Back Program. A percentage of proceeds of sales will be donated to the Autism Research Institute.  Contribute to solving the puzzle of autism with your very own charitable creation. 

Giving back never felt (or looked) so good...!