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Limited Semi-Precious Gemstone Beads


Very Limited Vintage Box Clasps


One of a kind Vintage Clasps & Stuff


Vintage Crystal and Beads


Swarovski Cube Pair Earring Mixes

Upcoming Shows
June 23rd & 24th
Intergalactic Bead Show
Raleigh, NC

July 13th, 14th & 15th
Puget Sound Bead Festival
Tacoma, WA



Click to download a discount coupon for admission to the Down the Street Bead Show.


Click to download a discount coupon for admission to the Intergalactic Bead Festival.

Ah. . . .It’s almost here! Mother’s day that is. If you are a mother or even if you simply have a mother, this special is for you! 10% off your online order with the exception of net priced items, closeouts and sterling silver beads. Hurry - this special ends on May 15th. To take advantage of this special write the words "Mother" in the comment section during the checkout of your online order. Remember. . . . .You have to ask for the special to receive the special.
The photo of the old metal corrugated beads is a sampling of the recent addition to the vintage bead collection for your enjoyment! These beads came out of the Garnier Company Warehouse in NYC. Garnier sold high and lower end jewelry components as well as those wonderful bulky bangle bracelets, including bakelite bangles in its heyday. This company closed over 30 years ago and these old beads have been sitting in storage ever since. We were so pleased to find them and just know you will enjoy them too.

Okay, here is the gossip of the week. . . . .Kelly has been spotted stalking Rob Karlsson at the Wacovia Golf Tournament in Charlotte, NC last weekend. She just loves those golfers with the tight pants! Jean and I got the whole scoop. Now, even I know that professional golfers are in serious concentration mode during tournaments. . . . .But, Kelly insists that Padraig Harrington was "checking her out". Yeah, sure he was. . . . . Anyway, Al watched the tournament on TV and didn’t see a thing.

New Finds Vintage metal beads galore, New Labradorite from Norway, Blue Coral, White Branch Coral. Yes, we do have a few strands left. But hurry, they will be gone soon. Oh, the Rainforest Jasper that we all love is back! We are putting new things up daily so check back often.

Our fabulous Kelly has put together some wonderful "Swarovski Cube Earring Mixes". These Mixes have pairs of cubes that are perfect to make several pairs of earrings per mix. The mixes include pinks, purples, blues and more. . . . What a great way to afford purchasing those expensive cubes you were just dying to have. Now you can get several colors in just one lot. These lots are priced to sell. Not only are you getting a nice selection, but we have deep discounted them for you as well. Get them while supplies last.

Don’t forget to check out the Rare & Unusual section of the website for some new surprises as well.

. . . .As for the Jabber Blabber offerings. . . . . Those of you that have been receiving this fun newsletter have checked out the specials before reading our news already. For those of you that are new, check them out and get them while you can. Its on the same first come, first serve fashion. We hope you enjoy this edition of the Jabber Blabber.

Please remember to support your local bead shop because they make the world a better place to bead.

Enjoy the day and thank you for your continued support!

Be safe,

Suzanne and the rest of the A Grain of Sand Family



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