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We're thrilled to announce our monumental special purchase of over 200,000 kilos of Handmade Vintage Italian glass beads! We've bought up oodles of exquisite examples of fine, hand-crafted vintage Murano glass beads made by Societa Veneziana Conterie. Societa Veneziana Conterie was a consortium of 16 independent Venetian bead makers that joined together from 1898-1992. When the consortium shut its doors in 1992, our friends over at Prairie Edge Trading and Galleries rescued all of the consortium's remaining stock of glass beads from an uncertain future. Earlier this summer, we scooped up the the entire lot, to ensure that these little pieces of beaded history can once again be shared and appreciated by all! Most of our Vintage Venetian Seed, Crow, and Chevron Beads were manufactured between the late 1800's and 1920's, while our colorful and intricate Murano Mosaic beads were manufactured in the 1960's-70's.

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Blues- Aqua or Turquoise
2 items

Blues- Sapphire or Sky Blues
5 items

Pinks and Purples
2 items

Reds
1 item

Silver Lined
28 items

Transparent
55 items

Yellows
7 items

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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Transparent Yellow #2 Square Hole 11/0

10SV222-2Q

50 GM $1.97 ($0.04 per GM)

100 GM $3.00 ($0.03 per GM)

500 GM $8.50 ($0.02 per GM)

1000 GM $15.95 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section F
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Black 11/0

11SV109

50 GM $2.50 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.25 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $15.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $25.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section M
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Greasy White #8 11/0

11SV110-8

50 GM $2.50 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.25 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $15.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $25.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section W
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Old Maize Yellow #3 11/0

11SV122-3

50 GM $2.97 ($0.06 per GM)

100 GM $5.00 ($0.05 per GM)

500 GM $20.00 ($0.04 per GM)

1000 GM $35.00 ($0.04 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section E
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Yellow #4 11/0

11SV122-4

50 GM $1.97 ($0.04 per GM)

100 GM $3.50 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $12.50 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $20.00 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section E
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Yellow #6 11/0

11SV122-6

50 GM $2.49 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.25 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $16.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $30.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section I
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Red #1 11/0

11SV144-1

50 GM $2.95 ($0.06 per GM)

100 GM $5.00 ($0.05 per GM)

500 GM $16.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $30.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section U
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Red #1 Mixed Shades 11/0

11SV144-1X

50 GM $2.49 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.00 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $16.50 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $32.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section M
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Red #3 11/0

11SV144-3

50 GM $2.49 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.00 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $16.50 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $32.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section M
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Brick Red #1 11/0

11SV146-1

50 GM $1.99 ($0.04 per GM)

100 GM $3.75 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $15.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $28.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section R
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Dark Red #2 11/0

11SV146-2

50 GM $1.99 ($0.04 per GM)

100 GM $3.75 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $15.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $28.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section U
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Brown #1 11/0

11SV156-1

50 GM $1.97 ($0.04 per GM)

100 GM $3.50 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $10.00 ($0.02 per GM)

1000 GM $17.50 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section V
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Greasy Turquoise #8 11/0

11SV160-8

50 GM $2.50 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.50 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $15.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $25.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Currently out of stock

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section W
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Turquoise #10 Unfinished 11/0

11SV160-AU

50 GM $1.97 ($0.04 per GM)

100 GM $3.50 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $12.50 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $20.00 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section V
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Turquoise #4 11/0

11SV162-5

50 GM $1.97 ($0.04 per GM)

100 GM $3.00 ($0.03 per GM)

500 GM $12.50 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $20.00 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section F
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Navy Blue #2 11/0

11SV178-2

50 GM $2.49 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.00 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $12.50 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $19.50 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section H
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Navy Blue #3 11/0

11SV178-3

50 GM $2.95 ($0.06 per GM)

100 GM $5.00 ($0.05 per GM)

500 GM $15.00 ($0.03 per GM)

1000 GM $25.00 ($0.03 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section H
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Green Yellow #2 11/0

11SV182-2

50 GM $2.49 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.00 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $11.50 ($0.02 per GM)

1000 GM $18.50 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section V
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Yellow Green #1 11/0

11SV183-1

50 GM $2.49 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.00 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $11.50 ($0.02 per GM)

1000 GM $18.50 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 23 Section V
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Vintage Venetian Seed Bead Opaque Yellow Green #2 11/0

11SV183-2

50 GM $2.49 ($0.05 per GM)

100 GM $4.00 ($0.04 per GM)

500 GM $11.50 ($0.02 per GM)

1000 GM $18.50 ($0.02 per GM)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 5 Section I
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5 Minute Earrings

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Shipwreck Beads Catalog

Bigger and better! Our 2010 catalog is jam packed with over 1,000 full color pages of ideas! Over 13,000 more items added since our previous printing! With over 52,000 items, our massive catalog is certain to inspire countless hours of beaded bliss! Purchase our catalog via web or phone order for just $10.00 ($20.00 International - price includes shipping) and receive a $15.00 credit applied towards your NEXT order!- That's $15.00 in FREE BEADS! Credit will NOT be mailed in the form of a coupon. Delivery time 3-5 days via Priority Mail.Order your 2010 Shipwreck Beads Catalog here!
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Seed Beads

Preciosa Ornela rocaille seed beads are by far our most popular and versatile seed bead available. Preciosa Ornela rocaille seed beads are of superior quality, machine cut, and are highly valued for their use in bead stringing, bead weaving, embroidery and much much more! Preciosa seed beads are proven to be of the upmost value, and demonstrate the highest level of shape consistency.

JBB International

JBB International is a major manufacturer of superior Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper and Pewter cast beads, findings and charms. JBB International Findings are well known for their quality, design innovation and consistency. It's easy to satisfy nearly all your jewelry findings needs with JBB whether you're searching for high end Sterling silver items or more affordable plated pewter alternatives!

Czech Druks

Czech druk beads are round pressed glass treasures manufactured in the age old Czech tradition by Jablonex, the World's top name in glass beads. Druk beads are consistently uniform in shape and size, and are available in nearly innumerable finish and color combinations. Druk beads are widely used in numerous jewelry designs, and are the perfect combination of quality and economy. These popular and versatile Czech glass beads are hand made in small batches, so some slight color variance is to be expected from batch to batch and size to size.

Seed Beads

Video: Byzantine Chain Bracelet

Chain artist Scott David Plumlee skillfully instructs us how to craft a Byzantine or King's braid chain from sterling silver wire. Click here to watch the video.

Video: Multi Strand Necklace

Shipwreck Beads' very own Carol Bauer takes us on an adventure into the realm of color. Click here to watch the video.

Crystal Accented Pewter Toggles

These captivating toggles are accented with genuine Swarovski crystals! Certainly not designed to be worn at the back of your necklace, these enticing show stoppers are perfect for both bracelets and for necklaces featuring the toggle as the focal component of the design.

Alphabet Beads

Spell out how much you love them with alphabet beads. Add that personal touch by spelling their name, spelling a message of love or by just hanging their initials around their necks. Choose from Glass Alphabet Beads, Sterling Silver Letter Beads, Brass Alphabet Charms and Pewter Alphabet Beads and Charms.

Bracelet Basics

Learn to make a beaded bracelet in minutes

Follow these quick and easy instructions to embark upon a lifetime of beaded bracelet bling! Click here to watch the video.

Video: Asymetrical Necklace Design

Debba Haupert explains how balance can be found in the asymmetrical. Click here to watch the video.

Beaded Bags

Making Beaded Bags can be and exciting project for any skilled beader. Different styles you can choose from include; Amulet Bags, Beaded Bags, Crochet Bags and Knitted Bags and More!

Plastic Pony Beads

Plastic Pony Beads are wildly popular. They are perfect for children's and family projects and come in tons of great colors! Check out our Plastic Pony Bead Mixtures for even more brightly colored fun for all ages!

Step-By-Step Books

New to beading? Check out our selection of Beginner Beading Books. These books are chalked full of tips and tricks that will have you on your way in no time.