Abstract: A powered light-up bead and assembly for use in jewelry items. The assembly forming a bracelet that can be adapted to several alternate types, embodiments, and styles of jewelry, including, but not limited to, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and other similar ring or hoop-like assemblies having a length and a clasp for the coupling of a pair of opposed ends around a circumference. The assembly is configured for illumination from an interior space or cavity of a bead and having a resilient connecting portion between adjacent beads.