Beads by Mail Vintage Beads and Components Collection
A Select Group of Vintage Beads & Stone-set Components
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A Word About Measurements
We give bead measurements in mm (millimeters). One inch = 25 mm. So a 12mm bead is about a half inch. We try to show items at their actual size, but your monitor may show them larger or smaller. So please take note of the sizes we indicate--as well as all the other details we provide.
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Vintage Pressed Glass Flatbacks
Here are a pair of vintage Czech pressed glass flatbacks in a wonderful textured glossy green simulating fresh jade. Each one has
several negative spaces to use for inserting cord. Size 20mm, slightly domed.
Green flatbacks, 2 for $4.99.
Dove of Peace Pendant
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| Above, a lovely handmade crystal clear glass pendant in the shape of a dove. It is 25mm x 15mm with an integral hanging loop. A bit difficult to scan, since it is transparent! Peace dove pendant, $2.99 each. |
Restock of Best Selling Vintage Beads
The faceted fire polish rondel has a color combination that I have never seen, of red, blue, purple, topaz, olivine, and rose, which creates a gemstone effect and from a distance this bead looks almost like tourmaline. Very finely finished, 8mm x 7mm. Much more vibrant than in photo. Czech multicolor rondel, 25 for $15.00.
Unusual Flatbacks for Wire Work & Collage
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Here is a well done pressed glass flatback, no hole (you glue it) that comes in a pale transparent pink identical to rose quartz, and a dark blue that is like lapis. The blue one shows all the detail down to the folds in his skirt--he smiles. You can epoxy this to a fancy item such as a handmade box or you can glue a post with pad onto the back to make an earring. The backs are a bit "rough" to make the glue bond securely. Buddha carving, $2.99 each light rose or lapis. |
Old-Style Picasso Bead
You'll love the detailed use of color in these beads. A high-polished table cut rectangle with "picasso" or mottled edging in a fascinating contrast color. Choose turquoise/green, Red/grey, or lavender/olive. The size is 12mm x 9mm. You can mix colors in one order. Opaque. Picasso rectangle, 12 for $5.50, 20 for $7.99 save 20%.
Beautiful Old Glass Painted Cabochons
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| These exquisitely hand-colored glass cabochons ("cabs") made in Germany don't have holes. You glue an earring finding onto the back and create a pair of completely unique earrings in 2 minutes! The red on the left is 18mm, the blue on the right is 24mm. Plenty of gold trim with the colors. The side view is rounded on the front and flat in back. For the earring finding please go to the toolbox page and select post with pad. We also have clips with pad, please inquire. German painted cabs, $4.99 a pair same color red or blue. |
Emerald Floral Pendant
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| This substantial emerald green transparent glass pendant has a raised floral design of a pair of lilies in full bloom. It is 2" high and 1.5" wide with a hanging hole. The back is flat and nicely curved. This would look splendid with malachite, jade, or rock crystal. Emerald glass lily pendant, $19.99 each. |
Rare Vintage Pendants Limited Supply!
Above, we show 3 vintage pendant pieces in molded glass. Each is totally unique,
we think you will agree.
On the left a triangle (sacred shape) with a clear crisp image of the sphinx. The
black glass has been plated with platinum! Hole at top. About 31mm, this will look great with all your
tops and will impress your colleagues.
Platinum plated triangle pendant, $10.99 each.
Center, a very artistic Oriental look in glass tinted the rich shade of carnelian. Rounded
triangle is detailed on both sides. 35mm x 22mm x 6mm.
Carnelian glass floral pendant, $10.99 each.
Turquoise embossed oval pendant, SOLD OUT.
At the Bazaar
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| Precious lapis and pearls with carnelian, set off by our lapis-blue pressed glass oval pendant and silver, red, blue enamel oval bead. The pendant is 18mm x 13mm. (the oval silver bead with red and blue enamel in Turkish style is 2 for $6.99). The 4mm lapis beads are $27.00 for 100. |
Pressed Glass Pendants
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| The pressed glass pendants are vintage ... each has holes for hanging or you can glue them. Each has a raised design and a flat back. Top, tourmaline pink, 12mmx10mm, Middle, denim-effect blue 15mm round SOLD OUT, and bottom Lapis-blue oval 18mm x 13mm. SOLD OUT. Pressed glass pendant, rose pink only, 6 for $6.99. |
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