{"product_id":"vintage-vault-find-three-unusual-vintage-glass-and-iolite-bead-strands-vb814","title":"Vintage Vault Find Three Unusual Vintage Glass and Iolite Bead Strands VB814","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Vault Find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring three distinctive vintage bead strands gathered from old bead stock. This is a wonderful lot for collectors of vintage beads, unusual gemstone beads, and hard-to-find European glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe highlight of this group is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egraduated carved pumpkin-shaped beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, believed to be natural iolite. These small, unusual beads have a beautiful smoky blue to blue-gray color with natural variations throughout. Each bead has been individually carved into a rounded pumpkin-like form, and the strand graduates from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 mm to 9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The strand measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 1\/2 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second strand features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage West German glass nugget beads in a graduated size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in a vivid coral-red color. These appear to have been made to imitate the look of natural coral and have the wonderful saturated color and character found in older European glass beads. The beads graduate from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 mm to 6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the strand measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original vintage paper tag marked West Germany is still with the strand, adding another wonderful piece of vintage history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe third group consists of exceptionally unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Czech glass beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a luminous lime green and dark forest green combination. The beads feature a darker green color through the center with bright lime green surrounding it, while the exterior has a distinctive frosted finish. They have a wonderful depth and almost glowing quality when viewed under light. Each bead measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 mm with a 6 mm thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These are an unusual style that we have not encountered in quite some time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than separating these pieces, we're offering them together as one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Vault Find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It's the kind of assortment that reflects the wonderful surprises found when going through old bead stock — unusual shapes, vintage European glass, and gemstone beads that are increasingly difficult to find today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Vault Find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree assorted vintage bead strands\/groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduated carved pumpkin beads, believed to be iolite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin beads approximately 6–9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin strand approximately 8 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage West German glass nugget beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral-red glass, graduated approximately 10–6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest German glass strand approximately 16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual vintage Czech glass beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLime green and dark green with frosted exterior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCzech glass beads approximately 12 mm with 6 mm thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage assortment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as one complete lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful opportunity for the vintage bead collector looking for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunusual shapes, European glass, and vintage gemstone beads with history and character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrusted Source Since 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"agrainofsand-usa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51268371775655,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5744\/6311\/files\/VintageVaultFindFeaturingacollectionofrarevintageglassbeadsinred_greenandblues.png?v=1787843158","url":"https:\/\/agrainofsand.com\/products\/vintage-vault-find-three-unusual-vintage-glass-and-iolite-bead-strands-vb814","provider":"agrainofsand-usa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}