Valerie Hector is one of America’s pre-eminent bead jewelers, and her many New England admirers flock to her booth early to see her newest work. She is also a bead historian, and her book 'The Art of Beadwork: Historic Inspiration, Contemporary Design' was published in 2005. It features the work of artists from her own culture and beyond, as well as images from museums around the world. 'Thistle and Tumbleweed' cocktail rings, sterling silver, sterling silver beads and glass beads.