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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.
Voodoo you love - Fine silver and vintage bead necklace

$236 USDVoodoo you love - Fine silver and vintage bead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Fine Silver
Many years ago, while in Honduras, I bought a small jadite face that captured my interest. Later, I made a mold of it, and cast the face in Precious Metal Clay. After firing it, I had 6 grams of .999% pure silver, 1.75" X 1.25" in size. I then made a sterling maille chain, attached the face, and added a second strand of Bali silver, two types of vintage opal glass, liquid silver, and vintage crystals. The chain, which fits closest to the neck, is 16.5" long. It is closed with a sterling Bali ...
trevi fountain - Murano Bead Necklace

$40 USDtrevi fountain - Murano Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
A fun look, these 12mm Murano glass beads are lustrous golden-yellow, black, teal, and lavender. A 17 1/4" strand, with vermeil Bali spacers, closed with a gold-filled hook and eye clasp, with a 3" pendant.
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.
temple of heaven - Vintage Swarovski Bead Earrings

$30 USDtemple of heaven - Vintage Swarovski Bead Earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Vintage Beads
Some of the best that Swarovski has to offer - vintage pagoda beads, Vitrail Medium, also called "potato chip" beads, and vintage Vitrail faceted crystals, suspended on sterling wire from vintage silver-washed findings. 2 3/4" long.
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.
a cut above - Vintage Crystal Necklace

$48 USDa cut above - Vintage Crystal Necklace

Jewelry:Vintage:Crystal
Just delightful: Vintage faceted crystal beads, graduated in size, on metal chain. An estate piece. 16" long.
arabian nights - Vintage Bead and Vermeil Bracelet

$29 USDarabian nights - Vintage Bead and Vermeil Bracelet

Artisan Jewelry:Bracelets:Vintage Beads
Elegantly simple: Vintage Japanese lamp-work beads flecked with coppery Aventurine, vintage gold-plated bead caps, and Balinese vermeil (24k-gold over sterling) beads. 8" long and closed with a dainty vintage brass lobster 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.
bitte sweet - Vintage German Bead Earrings

$20 USDbitte sweet - Vintage German Bead Earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Vintage Beads
These fun earrings are delicate and sexy. Vintage German glass beads in a lovely bittersweet color hang 3 3/4" on vintage brass chain. The vintage brass ear-wires are capped with a delicate filigree ball, giving these earrings a truly feminine look.
butterfly garden - American-made Lamp-work Necklace

$42 USDbutterfly garden - American-made Lamp-work Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Lamp-work:American-made
With rich tones of mango, peach, and banana, these American-made lamp-work beads are quality work and cruelty-free (see "About Us"). Adjustable up to 18" by means of a vintage 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.
lay lady lay - Bali Sterling and Vintage Bead Necklace

$46 USDlay lady lay - Bali Sterling and Vintage Bead Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
As if peering through time itself, an enigmatic woman's face, mirrored-smoke glass, 1 3/4" X 1 1/4" , on a 16 3/4" strand of vintage pink dimpled and swirled lamp work, antique silvered glass rondelles, and rich Bali silver beads. Closed with a Bali sterling toggle clasp.
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.
christmas in july - Vintage Bead Bracelet

$31 USDchristmas in july - Vintage Bead Bracelet

Artisan Jewelry:Bracelets:Vintage Beads
These unusual faceted crystal discs are quite old - you can tell from the cut. Paired with Bali sterling, vintage Austrian AB faceted crystals, and antique red bicone crystals. Fits up to a 7 1/2" wrist and is closed with a vintage rhinestone clasp that has a bit of wear on the inside, but does not detract from its beauty.
crystal calm blue - Vintage Bead Bracelet

$35 USDcrystal calm blue - Vintage Bead Bracelet

Artisan Jewelry:Bracelets:Vintage Beads
Serenity, thy name is blue. Vintage ice-blue crackle glass, vintage rhinestone spacers, vintage opal-like glass rounds, and vintage foiled and flowered teardrop glass beads. Closed with a vintage rhinestone box clasp. Fits up to a 6 3/4" wrist.
crazy cleo - Amethyst and Sterling Necklace

$97 USDcrazy cleo - Amethyst and Sterling Necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces:Gemstone:Sterling
Such an attention-getting combination: Purple gold-stone beads, faceted amethyst beads, opal glass cubes and faceted rounds, Bali sterling, and antique (1900s) silvered glass beads. Measures 18 1/2" long, and is closed with a sterling toggle clasp. The pendant part is 3" long.
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.
captured hearts - Sterling Chain Maille Earrings

$30 USDcaptured hearts - Sterling Chain Maille Earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Maille:Sterling
I love doing this pattern - Captured Ring, or Floating Ring - and these earrings are simple, yet very attractive. Sterling maille on sterling ear-wires, 1 3/4" long. I will list the matching bracelet next week.
cielo del mar - Vintage Mexican Sterling Bracelet

$47 USDcielo del mar - Vintage Mexican Sterling Bracelet

Jewelry:Vintage:Mexican Sterling
Another striking estate piece, this time from Old Mexico. A 7 1/4" bracelet of Mexican sterling and abalone shell, marked "925", "Sterling Mexico", "Hecho en Mexico", and "MPB", probably Macel. Simple and elegant.
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.
muir woods - Canadian-made Lamp-work Bracelet

$55 USDmuir woods - Canadian-made Lamp-work Bracelet

Artisan Jewelry:Bracelets:Lamp-work:Canadian-made
Another cruelty-free bracelet, with the lamp-work bead NOT Asian in origin (See "About Us"), but crafted in Canada. On a 7/8" band of vintage Swarovski Colorado Topaz AB beads, contemporary gold-stone rounds, vintage opal glass and green fiber-optic beads. Fits up to a 7" wrist, and is closed with a green rhinestone 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.
 
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