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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

Vintage Faux Pearls
Do We Have Some Vintage Faux Pearls for YOU?!!!

Upcoming Shows
August 22nd, 23rd & 24th
Beadfest - Philidelphia, PA
Booth #435 & 437


Want to put a little sparkle in your day? We’ll help with a Sparkle Special!!! You will receive 10% off your Contemporary and Vintage Swarovski Crystal beads and pendants until August 8th. And, if you have a larger order, we will sweeten your deal with FREE Shipping on all orders of $300 or more. *That’s UPS Ground Shipping within the U.S. only. Our sparkle special does not include net priced items marked with an asterisk or closeout items. To receive the specials you need to write the words "SPARKLE SPECIAL - Shipping" in the comment section during the checkout of your order. We will apply all discounts during the processing of your order. Remember. . . . .You have to ask for the special to receive the special.
Brandy Opal The pretty stone beads to the right are Brandy Opals in faceted nuggets. We just put those up on the website in the New Finds section. We have added Thai Silver Beads to the Sterling Silver & Other Metal Beads section of the website. You have been asking for Thai Silver Beads, so you shall receive Thai Silver Beads!!! There is a sensational selection for your fancy.

I’m still struggling to get the extra weight off from our trip to Tacoma a couple of weeks ago. It’s so easy to put it on and . . . .oh so hard to get it off. Many of you understand all of this. I’m going to make this jb a short and to the point one so that I can get back to the treadmill. . . . .YUCK!

We are having a Big Sale on selected Vintage Seed Beads you can receive an extra 20% off on a large selection of vintage seed beads in bags and on hanks.

Check it out. . . . . Silver Bead Steal of the Week. We have expanded our selection of Buttons to include Sew Ons as well. Our new Buttons & Sew Ons section of the site includes a variety of vintage buttons, vintage sequins, rose montees & other sew on vintage beads. Please check those out.

New Finds All sorts of pearls, semi precious beads, vintage goodies and crystals are in.

If you haven’t seen our new stock of old vintage faux pearls , you will most certainly want to. You will be amazed at the quality and fantastic prices!!!

. . . .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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