Vintage Beads

I came across these beads today and could not resist purchasing them. However....I am not going to keep them, I am putting them in my Etsy shop. Ok, yes I did keep a few bags for myself but the rest are for whoever wants them. If you love working with antique and vintage and new beads just don't do the job for you well these beads are awesome. Some really cool shapes and nice smooth wear, the pictures do not do them justice. They need some cleaning as you can tell, but who does not like a little natural "patina".

 The greenish beads to the left are actually to halves of a whole almost like a bead cap and they are faceted too! Nice matte discs and check out the cool green shapes!

Yes, those are rose shaped glass, and the really neat rectangle shape is side drilled on the top.

 I am sure most of these are Czech and early 1900's, with some vintage mixed in.

Aren't they just beautiful....yes I am an easy girl to please!

Can a girl ask for anything more?

Yesterday I attended a bead show in Nashville. I spent over an hour and way too much money at one booth alone called AD. Adornments Kathy had the best findings in the styles that I adore. I am sure you can pick them out in this picture.
I can't wait to get started with all of this loveliness!! I did not really get too many beads and I tried to get something I have not had before, like the pyrite and Tibetan beads. I fell for the gray pearls and modern dyed shell disks. After I spent ALL my money the DH and I went for an early dinner to Maggiano's. Can a girl ask for anything more?

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