These vintage French 12/0 seed beads from Eclats De Perles come in a light transparent green — a 50-gram bag of genuine old-stock glass that's increasingly hard to source.
The transparent finish lets light pass straight through the glass, giving the color a clean, watery depth rather than a flat or coated look.
Specifications
- Size: 12/0
- Color: Greens (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass
- Quantity: 50g
What to make with them
At 1.8–2.0 mm, 12/0s are well-suited to fine loomwork, needle weaving like peyote or brick stitch, and embroidery where a slightly smaller bead keeps detail crisp — and this particular green reads beautifully alongside natural materials like leather, linen, and bone.
Description
Vintage frnch transparent lt green 12/0 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 FamilyGreens
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 12/0
- Size1.8 - 2.0 mm