The Mad Beader  

sells uniquely designed beaded jewelry finely crafted by Karen Hawkins.   All jewelry is made with precious and/or semi-precious gemstones, fossils, pearls and fine Balinese and Thai sterling silver beads. 

The hand selection of  gemstones for their distinctiveness, quality of cut and polish is a company trademark.  Jewelry designs are mostly one of a kind or in editions of 2 to 3.

Karen Hawkins received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine art from University of Delaware  in 1982 and shows her work in the greater Philadelphia area.  Since 1996 she has also worked as a certified massage therapist and is grateful every day to be doing the things she loves.  She loves animals, hikes in nature and travelling the world far and near.