{"product_id":"antique-venetian-16-0-seed-bead-metallic-copper-1-10-grams","title":"Antique Venetian Micro Seed Bead Metallic Copper #1 (16\/0) - 10 Grams","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAntique SVC Venetian Metallic Micro Seed Beads — Copper #1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Venetian micro seed beads from old Società Veneziana Conterie warehouse stock, in Copper #1. This is a deep, antiqued copper — a dark chocolate-bronze base with warm coppery glints that emerge where light catches the surface. It is not the bright, polished copper of new-plated modern beads; this reads as aged metal, with the burnished, oxidized character of a copper piece that has developed decades of natural patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metallic finish is a surface treatment over glass, and its luster varies subtly bead to bead — some beads flash brighter copper highlights while others sit darker and more subdued. This variation is natural to the production method and gives massed beadwork a rich, textured metal quality rather than a flat, uniform plating. As with all metallic surface finishes, prolonged friction and skin contact can wear the treatment over time; for heirloom work, handle as you would any coated antique bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e this lot's original sample card was marked 13\/0, but measurement puts it at 1.49–1.51mm — firmly within SVC 16\/0 production tolerances, within our micro seed bead class (16\/0 and finer). Original SVC size designations were assigned relative to the factory's own range and do not always align with measured dimensions; we disclose both so buyers can match with confidence. Antique beads are measured from original stock and sizing is approximate; dimensions may vary between lots. We recommend pre-sorting before count-critical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor restoration and traditional beadwork, this colorway pairs the warmth of the brown family with the visual weight of metal at glass-bead scale. It sits naturally alongside antique metal-bead and cut-steel work where a warm tone is called for, and matches the aged copper tones frequently found in period beadwork that a bright modern copper would overwhelm. Browse our full SVC metallic and brown inventory to compare against your reference material — this colorway is available in additional sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Due to their extremely small size, these micro beads may not be suitable for all beading projects. We recommend using a beading tray and fine beading needle for best results.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRAIRIE EDGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54056809365699,"sku":"16SV857-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/7397\/5491\/files\/16SV857-1.jpg?v=1785294122","url":"https:\/\/www.shipwreckbeads.com\/products\/antique-venetian-16-0-seed-bead-metallic-copper-1-10-grams","provider":"Shipwreck Beads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}