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Called technically a Rose Bead, these oldies from Japan, 1950, are thus called because the design is a sculpted rose. A lot clearer in the other colors shown below, these are smoky topaz or rootbeer color. They are translucent and bear the white swirls you see in them, whilst the others don't but each has its own virtue. Unlike myself who has not seen his virtue in......in years. Can't say as I miss it either. Rose beads are found in many varieties but usually in metal, not in glass. Of course these are glass so they are a rarity. Sold in lots of 12 for $13.50, please note that ALL the four colors we show will work well with each other, all four or any combination thereof. So that also is a rarity to find in vintage, four that are compatible. Measure 13mm. Order# BDVN2549 for this color.
Pale pink version. Also has a subtle white swirl in it. Measure 13mm. Lot of 12 $13.50. Order# BDVN2548 for this color.
Yellow version. Also has a subtle white swirl in it, semi translucent. Measure 13mm. Lot of 12 $13.50. Order# BDVN2551 for this color.
Tangerine version. Also has a subtle white swirl in it, but this one is opaque. Measure 13mm. Lot of 12 $13.50. Order# BDVN2550 for this color.
Areally big green bead, this is a real odd one. The odd pattern you can see shows through the bead in emerald green, head on it looks black. It also looks black in the dark, with no lights, but as soon as light is applied within the realm of reflective or refractive the emeralds comes through. It measures 18mm except in the dark where it is impossible to see the measurement so you will just have to go on faith if you are working in the dark. Japan, 1952. Well, either way it is $12/dz or two dozen for $20, computer takes the discount. It is a great bead for those lady newscaster necklaces you see all about nowadays. Or don't you pay attention to that sort of thing? Me, well, I look mostly at the lady newscasters which gets me to the necklaces sooner or later. Order# BDVN5389.
Another green bead, yes, it is green with a wonderful encapsulation of gold aventurine on most of the surface. Most, but not all. The green is clearly seen past the aventurine and deep into the bead. I have never before seen a bead like this, and I've seen a lot of beads you can be sure. Better yet, the green is just about identical to the one above, even though this one comes from Czechoslovakia and the other from Japan. And a few years apart, this being from 1954. You will be totally amazed at this bead, the surface is 100% smooth. Doesn't look like it, but it is. The aventurine sparkles like none you have ever seen, unfortunately "sparkle" is not one of those things you can capture on film. I am the King, and if I tell you that this thing sparkles you can bet your bippy that it really sparkles!! Measures 15mm. Sold in lots of 12 for $12, that should make a believer out of you. The two work together quite well and there is enough difference in the size so that one does not overpower the other. Order #BDVN5387.
A really odd one again, this one is black and silver, the silver mixed amidst the black which you can see. So why am I telling you? It is West German, measures a stately 21x14mm and fits right into what we were talking about before (the newsladies, remember?). Sold in lots of 6 pcs for $10 or lots of 12 pcs for $15. Do what you will. Free choice is always the credo here. Order 2 lots to get the 12 and the price for same. Computer handles it. Order #BDVN5390.
Deep blue encircles the silver foil in the midst of this old Czech bead from 1951, bits of gold dust sprinkled hither and yon. Hither is no longer in business but Yon is said to still be operating in Prague, selling sour pickles. These beads measure 14x16mm and can be yours in lots of 12 for $13.50 per dozen. Or buy two dozen and pay $26.94, short time only!! Order# BDVN5388.
Farkalarta beads. You gotta give these people credit, imagine going through life with the name Farkalarta? And then the poor woman named "Pookie" hooks up with one of the Farkalartas and has to bear the name Pookie Farkalarta for the rest of her days! And you think your life is tough? I can just hear it now.."Lookie lookie, here comes Pookie..." I'd rather put needles under my fingernails than to deal with that all my life! OK, Back to business. The barrels are 14x9mm and are 4 for $9.50. Order Item 4135B for the Barrels.
Like a spring garden, full of greenery and flowers, bugs and dirt we find these teardrops, 14mmx10mm.
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