Beads > Antique and Vintage

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.

Item Details:

Freshwater Pearl Potato Champagne 5mm

5FP651

1 ST $10.69 ($10.69 per ST)

2 ST $16.00 ($8.00 per ST)

3 ST $19.25 ($6.42 per ST)

9 ST $55.50 ($6.17 per ST)

Shape:	Potato
Size:	05mm
Color:	Browns/Tans/Golds
Finish:	Pearl
Material:	Dyed Cultured Freshwater Pearl
Made in:	China
Manufacturer #	Tucson Treasures
Description:	A Pearl's life begins as a foreign body embedded within a mollusk's shell. The animal's defense against the foreign body is to form a protective layer of nacre around the intruder. The culturing process simply entails planting a "seed" within the mollusk, normally either a plastic bead or a small piece of shell, nature takes its course and a new pearl is born. Cultured freshwater pearls look amazing all on their own, and also pair fabulously with Swarovski or Preciosa Crystal beads. Standard strand length for pearls is 16 inches, unless otherwise stated. String them on silk beading cord and always either knot in-between each pearl or use bead bumpers to protect them from scratching. Freshwater pearls are known for their small holes, so use a pearl reamer if you require a larger hole size. Always remove pearls from original strand. Pearls displaying a soft peach, cream, mauve or lavender tone are typically a natural color. White pearls are often bleached, and any other color is usually obtained through a dying process. Be certain to check for color fastness, and rinse before wearing. Freshwater pearls are a natural material and variations in size, shade, and shape are to be expected.
Showroom Aisle:	4
Showroom Section:	J
Catalog Page:	NEW2012

Other customers also enjoyed:

Pearl Freshwater Round White 12-13mm Sold Per Piece

12FP614

1 PC $2.50 ($2.50 per PC)

4 PC $7.20 ($1.80 per PC)

12 PC $17.95 ($1.50 per PC)

34 PC $49.20 ($1.45 per PC)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 1 Section Q
More Information.

Search relevance:

Bench Block 2.5 X 2.5 X .75 Inch

MS147-S

1 PC $14.95 ($14.95 per PC)

2 PC $27.50 ($13.75 per PC)

3 PC $37.60 ($12.53 per PC)

In our catalog page 912
In our Showroom Aisle 9 Section B
More Information.

Search relevance:

Czech Seed Bead Silk Copper 11/0

11SB956-ME

1 H $4.75 ($4.75 per H)

2 H $7.10 ($3.55 per H)

12 H $34.05 ($2.84 per H)

24 H $65.50 ($2.73 per H)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 21 Section X
More Information.

Search relevance:

Abalone Flat Round 10mm Average

10AB558-F

8 PC $3.50 ($0.44 per PC)

39 PC $12.70 ($0.33 per PC)

78 PC $20.30 ($0.26 per PC)

195 PC $48.80 ($0.25 per PC)

In our catalog page 554
In our Showroom Aisle 3 Section J
More Information.

Search relevance:

Ruby Faceted Rondell 5x8mm 75 Piece Per Strand Average

72ST610-F

1 ST $17.95 ($17.95 per ST)

2 ST $29.35 ($14.68 per ST)

4 ST $48.95 ($12.24 per ST)

6 ST $70.45 ($11.74 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 1 Section G
More Information.

Search relevance:

Amethyst Round 12mm A Grade

12ST414

1 PC $2.74 ($2.74 per PC)

2 PC $4.45 ($2.23 per PC)

7 PC $12.35 ($1.76 per PC)

34 PC $57.75 ($1.70 per PC)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 1 Section C
More Information.

Search relevance:

Peruvian Amazonite Round 4mm

4ST436-P

1 ST $9.70 ($9.70 per ST)

2 ST $14.55 ($7.28 per ST)

3 ST $18.15 ($6.05 per ST)

5 ST $29.05 ($5.81 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 2 Section J
More Information.

Search relevance:

5 Minute Earrings

Follow these easy instructions to create thousands of incredible earring designs! Click here to watch the video.

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!

Shop Swarovski by Color

Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements

Shopping for sensational SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS just got simpler! Shop all Swarovski shapes, styles and sizes in every one of these splendid shades! Click here!
Swarovski Beads and Pendants color selector