To photograph beads, jewelry, and other small, shiney objects, you need a box that diffuses bright light. A clear/frosted storage tote set on its side in front of a sunny window works. Also surround it with bright desk lamps. Place the object on a surface that is not shiney itself, like a book or board covered with a neutral fabric, or a matte-finish floor tile, etc. Zoom in really close with a macro lense if possible, and don't use a flash, which will create harsh shadows. You want the light coming in from several angles, and diffused so that clear shadows are not created. The diffusing also prevents the actual light source from reflecting in the object.
If you don't have a clear storage tote, you can set up a "box" by hanging a single layer of muslin or a thin white sheet. Thin enough that the light will go through it enough to light your object.
If you don't have a macro lense, you can use a photo program to crop the picture.
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