These 7/0 vintage French seed beads from Eclats De Perles come in a 50-gram bag and carry a quiet, greyish crystal tone that reads as genuinely old-stock glass — the kind of color that's hard to source and easy to fall for.
The transparent finish lets light move straight through the glass, giving the grey-crystal color a cool, luminous quality rather than a flat or chalky look.
Specifications
- Size: 07/0
- Color: Crystal (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass
- Quantity: 50g
What to make with them
Their larger 7/0 size makes them well-suited for woven statement pieces where you want visible texture and presence, and the muted crystal tone works especially well in bridal accessories, winter knitwear embellishment, or mid-century-inspired fringe work where a glassy, understated palette does the heavy lifting.
Description
Vintage frnch greyish crystal 7/0 50 gram bag. These vintage Venetian seed beads were crafted between the late 1800s and early 1920s, a testament to the extraordinary skill of Murano glass artisans working under Societa Veneziana Conterieconsortium of sixteen independent beadmakers united in 1898. Each bead carries over a century of history, made from glass canes that often predate the consortium itself. Because every batch was handmade, subtle differences in shape, size, and color are to be expected and celebrated. Most strands have long since given way to time, so a few broken bits of string may be found among these authentic treasures.
- BrandEclats De Perles
- MaterialGlass
- FinishTransparent
- Finish VisualsClear, see-through glass color that lets light shine through.
- Finish Durability2 - Durable (good for regular wear with normal care)
- Color FamilyCrystal
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 07/0
- Size3.2 - 3.7 mm