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Lemon sherbet - Vintage crystal and gold bead necklace

$52 USDLemon sherbet - Vintage crystal and gold bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
This is an elegant and summery little number. A 17.75" strand of some of the best of vintage glass beads: AB faceted crystals, crackle glass, yellow AB crystal nail-heads, faceted bicone crystals, ornate vintage metal spacers, and hollow 14k-gold corrugated round beads. Closed with a hook and eye clasp.
tiger by the tail - Vintage Bead Necklace

$42 USDtiger by the tail - Vintage Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
Some of the beads on this gorgeous vintage bead necklace border on being antique: swirled glass lamp-work, amber rhinestone spacers, Aventurine-flecked coffee-colored glass discs, 14k-gold hollow corrugated beads, and vintage Swarovski Hematite bicone crystals. 19 1/2" and closed with a 14k gold-filled hook and eye clasp.
tyger, tyger - Purple Vintage Bead Necklace

$48 USDtyger, tyger - Purple Vintage Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
An 18" strand of vintage tiger-striped glass beads, vintage givre beads, Bali sterling, and vintage opal glass. A 2 1/4" pendant is hand-wired with sterling wire and suspended from sterling chain. Closed with a dainty vintage rhinestone clasp.
Cool waters - Vintage bead necklace

$57 USDCool waters - Vintage bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
Flowered glass beads with shades of aqua look like an underwater garden. Combined with textured vintage pink AB glass, vintage sky-blue faceted crystals, and liquid vermeil (14k-gold-washed sterling). The shortest strand is 18" long, and the necklace is closed with a vintage gold-tone round box clasp..
Copper queen - Vintage bead necklace

$42 USDCopper queen - Vintage bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
Vintage German AB amber glass beads, vintage faceted crystals, contemporary and vintage Czech opal glass, and vintage Swarovski Comet D'or nail-heads make up this 18.5" necklace. Closed with a gold-plated hook and eye clasp. Dress it up or down, it will be an eye-catcher.
Mirror, mirror - Vintage foil bead necklace

$73 USDMirror, mirror - Vintage foil bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads:Foil
Breathtaking cobalt blue: Three styles of vintage Japanese glass beads with a silvered foil interior, three types of vintage deep cobalt glass, antique silvered faceted glass beads, and vintage rhinestone ball beads. Even the bead caps are vintage. The strand is 18.75" in length and is closed with a dainty sterling toggle clasp.
angel wings - Vintage Rhinestone and Crystal Necklace

$54 USDangel wings - Vintage Rhinestone and Crystal Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
This eye-catcher is pure vintage: An antique rhinestone-shoe clip is suspended from an 18" strand of vintage (probably Swarovski) vitrail medium faceted crystals, with their vivid flashes of pinks, blues, and greens. Even the clasp is vintage, a dainty rhinestone safety clasp. Gorgeous.
butterscotch toffee - Vintage Bead Necklace

$60 USDbutterscotch toffee - Vintage Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
Who can resist rich, buttery aventurine swirled through clear and milk glass, all vintage Italian? Matched with contemporary gold-stone rounds, vintage rhinestone spacers, and a gold-filled linked chain. Adjustable up to 17 1/2" by means of a vintage rhinestone hook and chain clasp.
lothlorien - Vintage Bead Pendant Necklace

$35 USDlothlorien - Vintage Bead Pendant Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
I love the richness of the greens in this necklace. Vintage beads on a 17 1/2" strand of green etched glass leaves, gold-plated beads, vintage green crystal bicones, a vintage rhinestone spacer, gold-filled chain, and an antique green AB drop. It has a small spot on the AB side that shows its age, but that does not detract from its sparkle. The pendant part is 2 3/4" long, perfect for that lower neckline.
valid victorian - Vintage Bead Lavaliere

$16 USDvalid victorian - Vintage Bead Lavaliere

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads:Lavaliere
Years ago, I asked one of my students what were their goals for school. One young woman told me that her aim was to be the class "valid Victorian." I had a tough time holding a straight face. I dedicate this necklace to that moment. Vintage German AB glass beads, vintage gold-plated brass findings, and vintage brass chain. 16 3/4" long. The center piece hangs 5 1/4", perfect for your summer wardrobe.
captive comet - Vintage Bead Necklace

$60 USDcaptive comet - Vintage Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
This 25mm vintage bead is unlike anything I've found before...rich gold faceted crystals in an open design. This stunner is on a 22 1/2" strand of vintage purples: lamp-work, opal glass, and faceted crystal beads. Closed with a vermeil Bali clasp.
caramel corn - Vintage German Bead Necklace

$35 USDcaramel corn - Vintage German Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
Achtung! Vintage German amber glass, vintage rhinestone rondelles, a vintage gold-plated brass pendant piece, 14k gold-filled chain, and liquid vermeil (14k-gold over sterling). Measures 16 1/2" and is closed with a 14k gold-filled clasp. Striking.
carnivale - Vintage Foil and Swarovski Bead Necklace

$48 USDcarnivale - Vintage Foil and Swarovski Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
This is an elegantly flashy combination of under-stated gunmetal green vintage Italian foil beads, vintage Swarovski faceted crystals, and substantial Bali sterling silver. Measures 17", and is closed with a Bali sterling toggle clasp. Goes with so many different outfits. Quite versatile.
cold hands, warm heart - Sterling and Foil Bead Necklace

$48 USDcold hands, warm heart - Sterling and Foil Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads:Sterling
Simple, summery, and gorgeous - a solid sterling coiled bead, 1 1/8" long, with Swarovski AB Crystal bicones, two vintage foil beads, liquid sterling, and a vintage Swarovski Heliotrope crystal heart. 19" long, and closed with a sterling "S" clasp.
Floral fantasy - Vintage bead and lampwork necklace

$57 USDFloral fantasy - Vintage bead and lampwork necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads:American-made Lampwork
A gorgeous combination of greens and purples: Vintage sea-foam green faceted glass beads, vintage foiled beads, Bali silver, vintage Swarovski AB lavender beads, and amethyst rounds on a 19" strand sporting a gorgeous American-made lampwork, crystal, and Bali silver pendant. Closed with a hook and eye clasp.
disco here - Vintage Swarovski Bead Necklace

$54 USDdisco here - Vintage Swarovski Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
These stunning Swarovski beads are no longer in production, and what a pity - they are like mini-disco balls, and, as you can tell from the photos, they love the light. Five of these beauties are on this necklace, teamed with Swarovski rhinestone spacers, sterling wire, vintage jet glass ovals, and vintage silvered glass. Adjustable up to 17" by means of a vintage rhinestone hook and chain clasp.
north at midnight - Vintage Bead Necklace

$54 USDnorth at midnight - Vintage Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
A collection of fabulous vintage black AB glass beads, Bali sterling, and a hand-crafted drop of 18 gauge sterling wire. Measures 18 1/2" and is closed with a Bali sterling toggle clasp.
electric slide - Vintage Foil Bead Necklace

$54 USDelectric slide - Vintage Foil Bead Necklace

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Lovely vintage beads: Luminous blue and silver foils, faceted AB crystals, and aqua blue milk glass. Complimented with Bali sterling, including a Bali sterling toggle clasp. Features a fun hand-crafted "slide" of 18 gauge sterling wire. Measures 18" in length.
elven lady - Vintage Bead and Vermeil Necklace

$54 USDelven lady - Vintage Bead and Vermeil Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads:Vermeil
I love the rich tones of this glorious necklace. Vintage gold foil pony beads, vermeil (gold-washed sterling), faceted gold-stone rounds, Swarovski Colorado Topaz AB faceted crystals, and vintage faceted amber glass. Adjustable from 16" - 19" by means of a vintage hook and chain clasp. The pendant part is 2 1/2" long.
emerald falls - Vintage Bead and Sterling Necklace

$48 USDemerald falls - Vintage Bead and Sterling Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
A simple but eye-catching cascade of emerald AB vintage German glass beads, liquid sterling, Swarovski AB bicone crystals, and a vintage rhinestone ball bead. The beads are gracefully suspended on sterling wire from an 18" sterling cable chain. The longest drop is approximately 2 1/4" long.
on the boulevard - Vintage Bead Necklace

$42 USDon the boulevard - Vintage Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
This is such an elegant combination of vintage beads: Lovely vintage Japanese lamp-work, vivid green and amber on white, with vintage Italian amber crackle-glass nuggets, vintage green and cream givre beads, vintage German coppered glass beads, and vintage creamy glass tiger's-eye. Adjustable up to 20 1/2" by means of a dainty vintage rhinestone hook and chain clasp.
enchantress - Vintage Bead and Liquid Vermeil Necklace

$48 USDenchantress - Vintage Bead and Liquid Vermeil Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
This necklace is difficult to photograph, because no picture does these beads justice. These are probably Swarovski Vitrail Medium beads, very vintage for sure. Almost-startling flashes of pinks, blues, and greens present with every bit of available light. These beauties are paired with liquid vermeil, 22k gold over sterling, and the necklace measures 17 1/4" long. The pendant part, hand-wired on gold-filled wire, hangs 2 1/4" at the longest strand.
opal lily - Vintage Bead and Sterling Necklace

$48 USDopal lily - Vintage Bead and Sterling Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
I wanted to make something delicate and feminine, and I think that I accomplished my task: Two strands of lovely, sky-blue vintage opal glass nuggets, liquid silver, sterling spacer beads, and a 2" X 1 3/4" vintage Thai filigree lily pendant. 19" long, and closed with a Bali sterling toggle clasp. Includes free matching earrings on sterling ear wires.
fantasy garden - Vintage Focal Bead Necklace

$42 USDfantasy garden - Vintage Focal Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
What a focal bead - rich with aventurine, swirled with green vines and leaves, adorned with pink flowers. Measures 1 1/4" X 1/2", and is accompanied by vintage Swarovski comet d'or beads, vintage Italian aventurine-swirled rounds, two types of vintage faceted crystals, and liquid vermeil. Measures 16 1/2" and is closed with a hook and eye clasp.
point toward heaven - Vintage Bead Choker Necklace

$42 USDpoint toward heaven - Vintage Bead Choker Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
Ethereal blue vintage German glass beads almost glow with eye-catching color. 15 3/4" of these glorious beads, Bali sterling, and vintage silvered glass beads. Closed with a hand-crafted sterling hook and eye clasp.
purple rain - Vintage Lamp-work and Givre Bead Necklace

$57 USDpurple rain - Vintage Lamp-work and Givre Bead Necklace

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The balance of color and texture in this necklace makes it one of my favorites. Vintage hand-wound Italian lamp-work beads, with vintage Givre (duo-tone) faceted beads, vintage opal glass, Bali sterling, dyed freshwater pearls, and Swarovski crystals. The shortest strand measures 15 1/2", and is closed with a beautiful vintage rhinestone safety slide clasp.
peacock strut - Vintage Bead and Dichroic Glass Necklace

$48 USDpeacock strut - Vintage Bead and Dichroic Glass Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads:Dichroic Glass
Showy and colorful, this 18" necklace boasts a gorgeous 1 1/8" dichroic glass pendant that flashes gorgeous cobalt, fuchsia, and copper on cool black. Teamed with vintage foil beads, vintage crystal beads, Bali sterling beads, 18-gauge sterling wire, and vintage opal glass. Closed with a sterling toggle clasp.
In the pink: Vintage bead necklace

$63 USDIn the pink: Vintage bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
These delightful vintage Japanese glass beads are a smooth, satiny pink, quite lustrous, swirled with aventurine. Nine of them are on a 20.5" strand of two types of vintage Japanese opal glass and vintage crystals. Closed with a vermeil (14k-gold-washed sterling) clasp. Note: The pictures make some of the opal glass look orange. It is not. It's just difficult to photograph. Check out the photo of the clasp, and you will see the difference.
In fair Verona - Vintage foil bead necklace

$68 USDIn fair Verona - Vintage foil bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
A 22" strand of hard-to-find vintage beads: Teal and purple Italian foils, antique cool blue faceted cylindrical glass, German AB purple faceted glass, and crystal spacers. Closed with a vermeil (14k-gold-washed sterling) clasp.
Smoke and shadows - Vintage bead necklace

$57 USDSmoke and shadows - Vintage bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Vintage Beads
Givre beads have a second color inside, and these vintage Japanese glass beads are unique - Givre opal glass beads, fluted, smoky, and mysterious. When light hits these, they almost glow with golden highlights. Paired with more vintage opal glass, textured black vintage glass beads, Swarovski Jet and clear bicone crystals, and contemporary opal glass cubes. 25.75" long and closed with a dainty sterling toggle clasp.
 
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