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Stone grey with a hint of red along the rims, these turban beads come from Japan, 1948. They are a decent 9mm round,

Lumps of raw tigereye stone,these are genuine (as opposed to glass). Do what you will with them, just don't violate any interstate laws. Sold in lots of 20 for $5, will be shipped in an assortment of sizes varying from 7mm to 20mm.. Order Item #BD-VN1399.

Same idea but this group is AMETHYST. Natural Amethyst, I might add, not the dyed or "enhanced" variety found on many other sites (but which they forget to mention). They run from light to dark, but 99% of them are the medium to dark ones. All are drilled through. Sold in lots of 20 pcs for $6. Almost the same. Varying sizes from about 7mm to 16mm.. Order Item #BD-VN1399A.

Japanese High Lustre Pearls, circa 1947. The finish on these really makes them shine and sports a bit of AB also, they measure 8mm round. This one is greenish in overall color. One more color below. These are sold in lots of 6 pcs for $10. The others are a little more. Order# BD-VN1396.

The last one, the one we have all been waiting for, the PINK ONE!. The brightest one and the rarest one, sold in lots of 6 pcs for $15. 10mm, same history. Order# BD-VN1398.

Big Black facetted pointy teardrops, Austria 1950. The hole is near the top, look at where the arrows point, that is the hole. Work well as drop earrings or as the front of a necklace, they are about 18mm long and 9mm wide at the widest point, which is how these things are officially measured. Sold in lots of 2 for $10. OR ten bucks a pair, whichever you prefer. Order Item# BDS-VN786.

Rusty encapsulation in an otherwise clear bead. Twisted, turned, measures 12mm. Almost a fin bead, but not quite there. Czech, 1949. Sold in lots of 4 for $12. Order# BD-VN1420.