Add warmth and glamour to your beadwork designs with gold beads. Our gold-filled beads are composed of 14kt gold fused onto a brass core. Gold vermeil beads are made of sterling silver with a high-quality 22kt gold plating. We also carry gold plated beads cast of lead-free pewter and plated with 22kt luster gold. Many plated styles are available in both bright gold and antique gold finishes.