Description: Unusual periwinkle blue, nice older color that I was sure was completely opaque until I held it up to the light, and the light comes through like polished jade, diffused but what we would call a "greasy" bead (meaning that some light passes through- see photo). The hanks are an average of 5.5 grams each, measure 8.5" long and are three loops tied together (six strands when laid flat). Estimated age 1920-1940. Handmade with typical irregularities seen in handmade antique seed beads. Threads seem strong enough to hold up, and may have been re-strung as described in the paragraph below. 1.6 mm average and 26 beads per inch. I bought out the remaining stock from my supplier who had shipped over the contents of an old Murano, Italy bead warehouse, where artisans made these beads by hand from the 1800's to 1940. Once I sell this color I won't ever be able to get it again because it is no longer made. These beads are very rare and they are so tiny that they are not sold as modern beads in 12-string hanks, as I have had some buyers question. The stringing and sizing of these hanks was based upon my supplier, who had many of these washed and re-strung by the Native American women who live close to the shop. The shop is closing and I have bought out what remains of these rare and precious beads. In the U.S., shipping is $3.75 regardless of the amount you purchase. If the system charges you more I will refund the difference. Overseas shipping cost is $15.00. I've used tiny antique micro seed beads for 35 years in my restoration of antique purses. Here are the needles I use that pass through all bead sizes, you can add a pack to your order:Beadsmith Tiny Beading Needles- Size 15/0- 4 Needles per Pack- fits tiniest bead Here is the thread I use that works with all of my beads:0 Here is a link to the beading needles that I use on all of my micro beads, even the tiniest size 22/0: Beadsmith Tiny Beading Needles- Size 15/0- 4 Needles per Pack- fits tiniest bead Here is a link to the thread I use that is the perfect color, strength, and texture for all of my antique beaded restoration work: 0 Waxed Monocord Triple 0 Thread-Perfect for Vintage/Antique Tiny Micro Seed Beads
Price: 5.95 USD
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-12-10T13:46:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.75 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size: 14/0
Shape: my reference number 254 11-75
Handmade: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Style: antique micro seed bead
Material: Glass
Color: blue with slight grey and purple undertones
Finish: opaque greasy
