Double givre style beads, can you guess where they were made? Ok, how about when? Aha! Not so easy that one! Late 40's is the answer. For where, you are on your own. A rare bead and one to be coveted, you will see what we mean by that when you hold them in your hand. Measure 9mm and cube lump shaped, cube because they are identical on all sides but lump because the hole runs catty-corner, much more interesting, easier to use and generally a better way to do. It also gives the appearance of being 25% bigger than it is. Did you know that? Now you do. Sold in lots of a half dozen for $18. Order Item# BDVN1075.
Unusual givre beads from West Germany, c. 1949, measures 7mm , facetted. Tealish green in desert, a rare combination and the only one I have ever seen. Sold in lots of 12 pcs for $10.50 Item #BDVN1067.
Made in Austria circa 1950, these opaque tubes measure 24x8mm. Pale blue spots grace them about and around. Probably made by a cousin of the Swarovski family who was known to be making glass beads in the area at that time. These are very rare beads, consider that you get a full inch per bead when stringing. Sold in lots of 6 for $18.00 Order # BDVN1062.
6 pcs $18, 24x8mm.
Sort of a leaf shaped bead of West German origin, the grey version resides below. This one is sort of purple and translucent. Read below for the other. Sold in lots of 12 for $10, Measure 10x17mm Order Item #BDVN1073.
12 pcs $10, 10x17mm.
Pale GREY beads with a dark red inclusion in them. Unique and beautiful, facetted, but note the DIRECTION of the facets!! They run from North to South, not like other beads with facets that are square or diamond shaped, these are rectangular facets which give another whole look to these Glorious Austrian beads. Circa 1945, 9mm. Sold in lots of 4 for $18.50 per lot. Rare. Order # BD-VN455.
Sort of a leaf shaped bead of West German origin, the grey version. Still translucent. Read above for the other. Sold in lots of 12 for $10, Measure 10x17mm Order Item #BDVN607.
12 pcs $10, 10x17mm.
Very odd Italian bead from the mid 40's Rootbeer colored Glass around a Deep blue core, with trailings of silver randomly placed on the bead. 15mm round, a good size and a rare bead indeed, we doubt you have seen another like it. Sold in lots of 2 pcs for $35 per lot. Order # BD-VN602.
More beads For The Connoisseur
Similar, but BIGGER than the smaller, these are also bulbous. Austrian also, size is 9x6mm....and they are sold in lots of 12 for $9.50. Order # BD-VN1333.
Pretty pearlescent based bead with a green stripe. Measures 10mm, facetted too! Sold in lots of 6 pcs for $12.00, item # BD-VN-719
Bright Japanese turquoise color beads made in 1948. Measure 8mm, the ideal size. Ideal for what? say you, eh? Well, I am gonna know and you are gonna have to figure that out, but here is a hint: there are __ millimeters in an inch. That is all I am saying on this subject, the rest is up to you. Sold in lots of 12 for $9.00. OR get TWO FULL DOZEN FOR THE PRICE of 2 Lots!!! Beat THAT if you can!! BDVN1452.
NOTE the old pair of earrings at the top of the photo. These were hand wired, the way things were done back then. We have the parts for that too..Click Here
