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Elfbeads is closing its EU shipping warehouse. Find out how this affects your import taxes, shipping times, and how to keep collecting safely within the EU.
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Wonderland just became a lot more wearable! Frank and the Black Raven Beads team have listened to collector feedback and completely reworked five iconic Alice-themed silver designs for a lighter...
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