No. 18 – Teal Cosmos Bead | Miniature Worlds Paperweight

Every Miniature World begins with a single bead — and a question: what story does it want to tell? This piece answered with color. Gathered from markets, collections, and quiet moments of discovery, these beads were brought together not by plan but by resonance — the deep teal of still water, the glint of silver worn smooth by time, the joyful chaos of a hundred tiny colors finding their place in the spiral.

A tiny universe captured in resin — this one-of-a-kind paperweight draws you in with its mesmerizing concentric rings of hand-laid multicolor seed beads spiraling outward from a luminous cloisonné centerpiece. Hold it in your hand and feel the weight of a world made entirely by intention.

At the heart sits a deep navy cloisonné bead adorned with a teal fish-scale and feather motif in vivid cobalt, orange, and ivory — a jewel-like focal point that anchors the entire composition. Surrounding it, rings of golden yellow, olive, teal, red, and amber seed beads ripple outward in perfect rhythm, framed by six large matte teal glass barrel and oval beads alternating with ornate silver-toned metal accent beads etched with intricate scrollwork.

The entire arrangement is encased in a crystal-clear faceted resin dome with a scalloped edge that refracts light beautifully from every angle.

• Centerpiece: Cloisonné bead with fish-scale & feather motif
• Accent beads: Matte teal glass + antique silver-tone metal
• Seed beads: Multicolor mix — red, gold, olive, teal, amber, white
• Setting: Faceted clear resin dome with scalloped edge
• One of a kind — no two are alike

Display on a desk, bookshelf, or vanity as a meditative object of beauty. Makes a meaningful gift for collectors of handcrafted art.