Biggie ovals from Czechoslovakia 1953, measure about 10x17mm. Clear with a lot of blue spots, splashes, splotches, smears and whatnot in them.
Sold in lots of 12 for $15. 00 Order Item # 5430.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $7.50 (50% off)

Lt. Sapphire in 10mm article 199. Sold in lots of 12 pcs for $24.00 Order Item # 1808d

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $12.00 (50% off)

Fine filigree large flower, only a few of these to be had. Heavy brass material prevents it from bending. Dapped in the middle, both for design effect as well as utilitarian use. Lot of 2 pcs for $9. Available either antique gold finish or antique silver finish. Order Item# FN008.

This week only! A lot of 2 is only $4.50 (50% off)

Old time Heliotrope 1, do not mix up with the reissue of a few years ago, this is the real McCoy from 1950. 9X6mm, A tough one to come by and we have very very little for sale, so if you like this bead now would be a good time to buy it! Swarovski, of course. Note that the color varies depending on the angle of the light!! Sold in lots of 6 pcs for $30.00 Order Item# BDVN1250A.

This week only! A lot of 6 is only $10.50 (65% off) Limited Quantities

These are dusty plum color, another West German invention, from 1947. Measure a grandly 11x14mm and even have that plumly shape. Order Item# BDVN1086

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White Czech Triangles, measrue 7mm on all sides, from 1949. Sold in lots of 12 for $10. Order Item # 1189.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $5.00 (50% off)

Sapphire AB in 12mm Article 6200. Sold in lots of 6 pcs for $12.50 Order Item # 6279

This week only! A lot of 6 is only $6.25 (50% off)

Sapphire AB in 12mm Article 6200. Also, sold in full Packages for $99.00 Order Item # 6279P

This week only! A Full Package is only $49.40 (50% off)

Comet Argent (Argent means "silver" in Latin) this is a highly polished silver finish on all sides. It is a bicone, 6mm and was made in the 1950's. We have some others in this finish but most are a lot more expensive than this one. You can be the proud owner of these beads for the price of $12 per dozen. Order# BDVN6433.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $6.00 (50% off)

A nice tear drop shaped, turned for maximum effect. Available either antique gold finish or antique silver finish. Sold in lots of 12pcs for $8.00. Order Item # FN023

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $4.00 (50% off)

Wine colored ovals from Germany, 1953. Well, depends on what kind of wine you drink but technically do not use these with fish, they are a meat bead. Measure about 8x14mm. Sold in lots of 12 for $18. Order BDVN5428.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $9.00 (50% off)

Wine AB ovals from Swarovski, circa mid 60's . Article 351 measuring 9x6mm. A color first created in a collaboration with Monet. During this time many new brilliant colors were created and used exclusively by them. However, since then, this one along with many others are bring reintroduced. Sold in lots of 12 for $18.00. Order Item # 6353

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $9.00 (50% off)

Jet black skinny ovals, tapered. Measuring 9x4mm. Made in Japan. Sold in lots of 12 for $9.00 Order Item # 2006.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $4.50 (50% off)

Article 5302. We call them "bullet" beads, like its cousin 5301 but with a smooth ring in the center. It's an elongated bicone really and a much more interesting shape than your typical bicone. If your looking for something a bit different than the usual, than this ones for you. Measures 8.5x6mm and is sold in lots of 12 for $18. Not too many left on this little guy, so grab them now if you like something different. You know what they say "when they're gone they're gone! Order Item# 6521.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $9.00 (50% off)

Yellow Japanese cubes, more or less. They measure 10mm. Look closely at the photo and note if you will that there are some indications of a clear flow in them. That is not a photo error, that is really there. Adds character. These are sold in lots of 12 for $13.50 and were also made in 1952. Order Item# BDVN5490.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $5.40 (60% off)

Fine filigree bell drops, slightly curved. Rings at both ends, perfect for station necklaces or centers of earrings...........or? Lot of 6 pcs for $5.50. Available either antique gold finish or antique silver finish. Order Item# FN021.

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Double sided Crystal Comet Argent 2x, the 2x means the coating is on both sides. The silver does not photo as well, the rainbow is still visible, this Article 5102. 12mm. Sold in lots of 6pcs for $36. Order Item # 6123.

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A full packge of 48pcs, $248. Order Item #6123P.

This week only! A Full Package is only $124.00 (50% off), unbelievable price for this rare item no longer made.

Full packages of this item have been suspended on the regular site, but are available to our mailing list customers during this sale only! If you want one, now's the time to grab one, we have very limited quantities!!!

Clear beads with a beanic (pronounced B-ANN-NICK) inclusion with white. They also have blue spots and swirls, these beauties are from Germany, made in 1948. These measure 13x10mm. Sold in lots of 12pcs, for $15.00 Order Item # 5438.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $7.50 (50% off)

Montana AB, 12mm, Article 42. Order Item # 6116.

Sold in lots of 6pcs for $27.

This week only! A lot of 6 is only $13.50 (50% off)

Full package of 48pcs, $226. Order Item #6116P.

This week only! A Full Package is only $113.00 (50% off) Very limited quantities available!!

An old Japanese bead, made in 1949. Baby pink center, with white specks and adventurine spinning around inside a clear bead. This bead is handmade, as most vintage were, and measures from 15-16mm, lump shaped. Sold in lots of 12 for $24.00. Order Item # 2079.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $12.00 (50% off)

Translucent light pink round bead. Made in Japan in 1954. Measures 10mm. Sold in lots of 12 for $6.00. Order Item # 365

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $3.00 (50% off)

Desert Margaritas. These 8mm margaritas are sold in lots of 12 for $10.00 Order Item # 6357

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A nice diamond shaped filigree. Available either antique gold finish or antique silver finish. Order Item# FN004 AT $15.00 per lot of 12.

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $7.50 (50% off)

This multi oval measures 9x19mm and is sold in lots of 12 for $18.00. Order# BDVN2557

This week only! A lot of 12 is only $6.30 (65% off)

Note the way the color varies depending upon the angle of the light. Back is Corona finish, similar to silver foil but not quite as it transmits light. This variation is what makes the pagoda such a popular bead but there are not enough left from the old days to go around. In fact, they are probably one of the rarest beads ever made and very difficult to find. We have a few original full packages for sale. 14mm: 6 pcs for $48 BDVN6022    Full Original Package, 36 pcs $298

This week only! A lot of 6 is only $24.00 (50% off)

This week only! A Full Package is only $149.00 (50% off) Very Limited Quantities!!!