Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend but if you’re not wearing a strand or two of beads this season it may seem like you’ve missed the boat. Don’t fret, it’s not too late to catch up. Fall trends and runways see the bead make a strong cross-over to Fall and they will still be going strong well into early Winter. For jewellery designer Holly Carson, making a statement came this season in the form of stunning bead creations for her 2005 collection.

The advantages of this new bead craze are endless. Here are your top 5 reasons to wear and love them.