~ Refined Elegance that Makes You Sparkle ~ Welcome to Sophisticated Beads. Our designs are handcrafted with Swarovski crystals from Austria, accented with a vibrant assortment of semi-precious stones, pearls and sterling silver. We design with unique gemstones to create wonderful women's jewelry that can be worn for a special occasion or every day. A great deal of care is put into every piece to make it as special as the person wearing it. One of a kind treasures is our specialty and all items are guaranteed. Take a look at the "Press/Events" page to review upcoming events where you can see the complete jewelry line displayed. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact us. Watch for new designs & thank you for stopping by!                            Portland Rose Festival &                  Grand Floral Parade                             www.rosefestival.org Sophisticated Beads once again had the honor of designing jewelry for the Rose Festival Princesses. If you would like to own your own pair of earrings fit for a Queen, select "earrings" for details. The Portland Rose Festival is one of the world's great celebrations. Thousands lined the streets of downtown Portland in anticipation of the largest single-day spectator event in Oregon.