Meadow green bicones from Swarovski, 1948. A lot of the colors that later were named after gemstones were originally named after other things. This one was "meadow", like Tony Soprano's daughter. Many of these names were changed later, the colors stayed the same. These are 10mm bicones, Sold in lots of 12 for $24, not bad considering the connection to Tony and all. Order number BD-VN-609J.
Another toughy, in the hard to find FUCHSIA 10mm. This color is incredible!! Sold in lots of 12 pcs for $28.50. BDVN1144.
Mediterranean blue...soft, gentle, you can almost feel the breeze blowing. This is a gorgeous color and works with all the blues, blacks, crystal...use your imagination. These are 10mm rounds, facetted. Sold in lots of 6 for $12. Order# BDS-VN6042.
Getting harder to find every day, these are 12mm classic Swarovski 12mm Crystal AB. Originally article 371, machine cut, the finest ever made. 1956 vintage, the original AB item!. Sold in lots of 6 for $30 or 12 for $54.00. Order two lots to get 12, computer will take the discount. Order# BDVN292. Full original package of 48pcs $240.
Mediterranean blue...soft, gentle, with an AB finish. This is a gorgeous color and works with all the blues, blacks, crystals even the reds if you be so bold. These are 10mm rounds. Sold in lots of 6 for $18 or 12 for $27. Order# BDVN1809E, 1 lot or 2 to get the 12 and the reduced price.
From Swarovski come these light Sapphire AB 7mm facetted rounds. The old Lt. Sapphire was a bit darker, this is it. Sold in lots of 12 for $18. Order # BD-VN772a.
The only really pale yellow color from Swarovski in the old days was known as "Jonquil". It is a pale yellow These are 10mm rounds facetted. Sold in lots of 6 for $18.00 as they are only slightly more available than the starlight (but not by much), Made in 1949 in Austria. Order number BD-VN-609CA.
Beautiful Large OVALS circa 1948. These measure 10X15mm..about 2/3 inches in length. A big beautiful bead from the master. AB clearly shows in photo. Fully facetted and discontinued years ago. Not to be missed. These are MACHINE CUT, also called TIN CUT. When you hold these in front of you they will become the standard by which all vintage beads will be compared. Sold in lots of 4 pcs for $24.00, Number BDVN1251.
Old time Heliotrope 1, do not mix up with the reissue of a few years ago, this is the real McCoy from 1950. 9X6mm, A tough one to come by and we have very very little for sale, so if you like this bead now would be a good time to buy it! Swarovski, of course. Note that the color varies depending on the angle of the light!! Sold in lots of 6 pcs for $30 Number BDVN1250A.
An oval, 9X6mm, this one is in Palian Blue, not an easy find by any means. The special silvery finish can be seen quite well in this photo. Swarovski. Who else could do it? Sold in lots of 6 pcs for $30 Number BDVN1250B.
Sarnell AB, a very old color only found in vintage. Dropped years ago, yet one of the prettiest Swarovski ever made. 9X6mm oval. Perfect 2:1 oval shape. Sold in lots of 6 for $30
Number BDVN1250C.
Creole Grey is the listed color, from Swarovski. You can always see that little rainbow somewhere on Swarovski beads. Note direction of facets. 9mm, 1947. Lot of 2 pcs, $15. BDVN869
Full original Strand of DS SWAROVSKI 8mm Starlight (AB), complete with Tag, c.1947. Full, virgin, untouched strands are scarce. These won't last too long. Look a helluva lot better in person than on this screen, I'll tell you. Comes with the little crystal spacers at no extra charge. That is the bonus you get when you can find full strands. The spacers themselves are quite useful for other projects. Remember, (s)he who dilly dallies.....loses.
Each strand $69. # BDVN377.
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