These vintage French 9/0 seed beads in transparent dark topaz come from Eclats De Perles in a generous 50-gram bag — a warm, glassy brown with genuine mid-century character that's increasingly hard to source.
The transparent finish lets light pass cleanly through the glass, giving the dark topaz color a rich, luminous depth rather than a flat or coated look.
Specifications
- Size: 09/0
- Color: Browns, Tans, and Golds (transparent)
- Finish: Transparent
- Material: Glass
- Quantity: 50g
What to make with them
Their 9/0 size works well for loom-woven bands, off-loom stitches like peyote or brick stitch, and bead embroidery where that warm brown reads as an earthy neutral or a moody accent against leather, suede, or natural fiber grounds.
Description
Vintage frnch transparent dk topaz#1 9/0 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 FamilyBrowns, Tans, and Golds
- Qty per PackRetail Quantity
- Seed Bead SizeSize 09/0
- Size2.4 - 2.8 mm