Annealing is a critical step in making high-quality lampwork beads.

It’s the process of slowly cooling the glass in a temperature-controlled kiln after it has been shaped in the flame.

The glass is placed in a kiln set to a specific temperature and held there over night for internal stresses to even out. This slow, controlled process is what makes each bead strong, stable, and long-lasting.

If not properly annealed, the internal stresses will eventually be released — causing the glass to crack over time.

At Grace Lampwork Beads, the annealing process takes up to three days to ensure maximum durability.

All of our beads are properly annealed in a digitally controlled kiln to guarantee strength, stability, and professional quality.

We primarily use the highest-quality Italian glass, the same used for Murano beads. Certain specialty colors come from Germany. Our dichroic glass is made in the U.S. on Italian glass sheets, and we often incorporate silver or gold foil to create unique custom colors.

Yes, if an item is out of stock, we will make it again.

Sometimes, customers order more than what we have available. Any short quantity will be added to our backorder list. The lead time is 4–6 weeks for production. If the customer doesn’t want to wait, we will issue a refund.

The difference is quality. Many inexpensive imported beads are made from low-grade glass that costs a fraction of what Italian or German glass does. They are mass-produced, lack consistent quality control, and often aren’t annealed—meaning they break easily. Our beads are made with premium glass, strict quality standards, and professional annealing for lasting beauty.

Depending on the design, and size. For example, each 13-15mm rondelle,
lentil, or pillow-shaped bead takes about 5–10 minutes to form—not including the time for annealing, cleaning, and finishing. Large focal bead might 20-30min for each. Rushing reduces quality, so we take the time to ensure precision and artistry in every bead. 

Yes. Wholesale customers must have a valid reseller permit, resale certificate, or tax ID number. Please check Wholesale Info page for detail.

We want you to be delighted with your purchase. If for any reason you're not satisfied, you can return your unworn and undamaged jewelry within 14 days of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Please refer to our detailed return policy for more information on the process.

Yes. Retail customers get 10% off orders of $100+ with coupon code MT10.

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Custom orders are accepted based on production capacity. For small orders, we only make the beads based on our current designs.

• Minimum order: $100
• 50% deposit required
• Completion time: approx. 4 weeks
• For large quantity orders, please email us.