Contemporary Beads & Castings Inc. originated in 1990 as awholesale source for bead distributors, jewelry designers andbead and craft stores. The company specializes in lead safebase metal cast items. The range of base metal components includespewter beads, clasps, spacers, charms, pendants, bookmarks andother components that are sold to jewelry designers, craftstores and a number of other industries. These items are offered ina variety of plated finishes including gold, silver, brass,copper, gunmetal, etc.