Welcome to the Vintage Vault Finds collection at A Grain of Sand Crystals and Beads. Since 1998, we've searched for extraordinary vintage beads, jewelry components, Swarovski crystals, Lucite, cabochons, findings, Authentic Bakelite and other hard-to-find treasures that are no longer in production.
Some of the most remarkable pieces in our Vintage Vault came from the legendary Vintage Bead Hoard—multiple trailers filled with vintage inventory acquired from the historic Shru Company of Manhattan. That incredible discovery was featured in Bead & Button magazine in 2012 and remains one of the highlights of our journey in the bead and jewelry-making industry.
Today, the Vintage Vault continues to grow with carefully curated New Old Stock (NOS), estate finds, warehouse discoveries, and rare vintage materials for collectors, jewelry designers, and makers. Many of these treasures are available only once, so when they're gone, they're truly gone.
Whether you're searching for vintage Swarovski crystals, Lucite beads, unique findings, cabochons, or other forgotten treasures, you'll discover authentic vintage materials with history, character, and lasting value—carefully selected by a Trusted Source Since 1998.
