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Vintage Copper Dimpled Beads - CLOSEOUT    
We have BIG lots of these wonderful old copper plated beads. Each lot has 70 beads. That’s right 70! 18mm round with dimples. The colors and patina does vary from bead to bead so we have each huge lot on sale.
$4.50/70 beads net*
Item #11011


Vintage Silver Satin Bead Hank CLOSEOUT    
4mm beads. These wonderful "made in Japan" beads have a silver satin finish over an acrylic base. They look like brushed silver and are light and pretty. Some have discolored due to age, but the hank has 12 strands of beads that are 30 inches long. Now, that’s a lot of beads. Who cares if a few are not perfect, there are plenty on the hank.
$9/hank net*
Item #10792


Vintage Faux Bronze Pearl Beads with Bead Tips - CLOSEOUT    
8mm Bronze Baroque styled acrylic pearls are prestrung with gold toned bead tips ready to add your finishing touches and a clasp. Super deal here.
$4/16" strand net*
Item #10791


Vintage Austrian Jet Glass Graduated Princess Necklace CLOSEOUT    
We have a very limited supply of these. They are old stock Austrian necklaces made of faceted glass beads. The size is a 17 1/2" which is considered Princess necklace size. The largest faceted bead is 12mm and the smallest is 6mm. These Princess necklaces have black seed beads separating each faceted graduated bead and they are finished off with a brass spring ring closure. Super deal here because we only have a few hanging around.
$12/necklace net*
Item #10292


German Givre Faceted Rondells - Powder Blue Glitz-CLOSEOUT    
8 x 6mm. These have a beautiful blue cloud within them and an iridescent finish. Very limited.
$6/12 beads net*
Item #9969


Vintage Large Oval Pierced Floral Glass Cabochon Closeout    
28 x 35mm oval. This one is made in Japan. It’s pierced in the center of the floral bouquet design. Nice old cabochon.

These are less than perfect. No major problems, just not mint like those offered as item 9508.
$8/4 cabs net*
Item #9651


Vintage Brass Filigree Beads CLOSEOUT    
10mm round. This old filigree has that old world charm. The patina does vary slightly from bead to bead. Great find. Originally $12 per lot. Great deal.
$8/12 beads net*
Item #8938


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - White Foiled    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8319


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - Bright Blue    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8315


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - Green of Greens    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8314


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - Fresh Mint    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8313


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - Primary Blue    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8311


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - Rainbow Blues    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8304


Vintage Seed Bead Tube Closeout - Blue Beauty    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8300


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - Aqua AB    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8299


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - 70’s Foiled Pink    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/Tube net*
Item #8298


Vintage Seed Bead Tubes Closeout - Wow Pink!    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/tube net*
Item #8297


Vintage Seed Bead Tube Closeout - Magic Pink    
You receive a 6 inch tube of seed beads. These are colors that are no longer available! We are trying to clean house! Two bucks a tube or any 12 tubes for $20, that’s $1.67 per tube . Mix and match any of the seed bead tubes to get the discount for a dozen. We will apply this extra discount during the processing of your order if you purchase a dozen.
$2/Tube net*
Item #8296


Vintage Spirograph Beads--A Litte Larger  CLOSEOUT    
16mm across. These are gold-plated so the color is consistent. Unique and springy beads! Jean and I made cute earrings out of similar beads. A sample of them is currently in the Jewelry designs section. Originally $6.50!!!
$5/6 beads net*
Item #8150


Vintage Czechoslovakia Crystal AB Beauties CLOSEOUT    
12mm. You will receive 30 crystals of these wonderfully faceted, ab finish crystals. That’s 14 inches strung! Wow. These are in excellent condition for vintage beads. Get them while you can.
$28/30 crystals net*
Item #6474


Vintage Metal Corrugated & Twisted Olive Beads Closeout    
20 x 25mm. 7mm opening for stringing. These are large golden twisted metal. They are on the heavier side. Some of these beads have more signs of age from oxidation than others.  Originally $6.
$3/6 beads
Item #5680


Vintage Natural Harvest Pink Wood Orb Beads Closeout    
These vary in size but average at 15mm. The color is natural. The finish is natural. Not sure what kind of old wood, but they are very pretty. Made in the Philippines. These are really beautiful natural beads!  Originally $3!
$1/24 beads net*
Item #5670


Vintage Natural Harvest White Wood Orb Beads Closeout    
These vary in size but average at 15mm. No finish so you could dye, paint or stain these old beauties. We kinda like the natural look. They are light in color and weight. Made in the Philippines.  Originally $3!
$1/24 beads net*
Item #5669


Vintage Sunshine Plastic Beads Closeout    
6mm round. These are a wonderful old color with an iridescent finish. They came from old stock. Not sure how old, but who cares, they are wonderful. A perfect match to the vintage pear shaped vintage beads. Get them while they last. Originally $2.75!
$1.25/100 beads net*
Item #5575


Pretty Old Amethyst Color Beads - Closeout    
10mm Average Size. These came from some old stock. Not sure of the origin or the age. We can tell that they are hand made china glass and pretty and have a nice shape. Here is a nice deal for you!
$6/30 beads net*
Item #5526


Pretty Lemon Yellow Old Beads - Closeout    
10mm Average Size. These came from some old stock. Not sure of the origin or the age. We can tell that they are hand made china glass and pretty and have a nice shape. Here is a nice deal for you!
$6/lot of 30 beads net*
Item #5524


Vintage Hex Seed Beads in Bags - Jungle Green CLOSEOUT    

Originally $6.99!

$5/bag net*
Item #5328


Vintage Seed Beads in Bags - Violet Blue CLOSEOUT    

Originally $6.99!

$5/bag net*
Item #5323


Vintage Hex Seed Beads in Bags - Mint AB CLOSEOUT    

Originally $6.99!

$5/bag net*
Item #5321


Vintage Seed Beads in Bags - Light Blue CLOSEOUT    

Originally $6.99!

$5/bag net*
Item #5275


Vintage Hex Seed Bead Bags - Metallic Peppermint CLOSEOUT    

Originally $6.99!

$5/bag net*
Item #5262


Vintage Swarovski Art #5105 10 x 8mm  CLOSEOUT    
Crystal Clear. These are head drilled. They are in mint condition from the original packaging.
$12/12 crystals net*
Item #5198


Vintage Czech Crystals - 10mm Bicones-CLOSEOUT    
Light Sapphire Ab. These came in the original package in mint condition. Very nice crystals. They don’t make them like this anymore.
$12/24 crystals net*
Item #5181


Vintage Yellow Fang Ceramic Beads Closeout    
Appx. size - 35 x 9 x 7mm. These have an interesting glaze. Yellow with speckled freckles. Nice size holes. I can see these being fun enhancements to Halloween costumes!  Originally $3!
$1.50/12 beads net*
Item #5121


Vintage Smaller Green Olive Bake-O-Lite Style Plastic Beads Closeout    
12 x 14mm olive with the golden swirl throughout the beads.  Originally $4!
$2/24 beads net*
Item #4933


16mm Copper Coated Spheres - NO HOLES Closeout    
That’s right, no holes. These are a copper coated plastic. Would look great incorporated in a mesh netting or wireworked.  Originally $3.
$1/12 Spheres
Item #4828


Vintage Hearts of Shell - Dyed Rich Green CLOSEOUT    
These are some old designer stock of dyed shell. They are head drilled. Each lot has 6 beads in a variety of sizes from11-35mm. Some light spots can be seen as the dying process was not as good as it is today, but the color is very unusual. I would be tempted to spray a clear coat on these beauties to preserve the color. The shell has a great luster as well. Originally $5
$4/lot of 6 net*
Item #4753


Vintage Heart of Mother of Pearl Shell - Natural CLOSEOUT    
These are some old designer stock of natural mother of pearl shell. They are head drilled. Each lot has 6 beads in a variety of sizes from11-35mm. The shell has a nice natural luster as well.  Originally $5
$4/lot of 6 net*
Item #4752


Vintage Shell Hearts Dyed Coral/ Pink Color - CLOSEOUT    
These are some old designer stock of dyed shell. They are head drilled. Each lot has 6 beads in a variety of sizes from11-35mm. Some light spots can be seen as the dying process was not as good as it is today, but the color is very unusual. I would be tempted to spray a clear coat on these beauties to preserve the color. The shell has a great luster as well.   (Originally $5 )
$4/lot of 6 net*
Item #4751


Vintage Copper Toned Satin Matrix Beads Closeout    
10 x 15mm. The satin copper finish and faceted shape give these beads style. They are a plastic based bead.
$3/12 beads net*
Item #4671


Vintage Shiny Copper Toned Matrix Beads Closeout    
10 x 15mm. The shiny copper finish and faceted shape make these beads sparkle. They are a plastic based bead.
$3/lot of 12 beads net*
Item #4670


Vintage Funky Yellow Ceramic Beads Closeout    
appx 21mm. The sizes vary. The shape varies and they have cute spots all over. We think these are from the late 50’s. Fun beads! Originally $7.50!
$2.50/12 beads net*
Item #4621


Vintage Ceramic Hand Made Beads Closeout    
Sizes vary from 20-26mm. The holes are rather large, appx 7mm diameter. Beautiful Camel Color. Lovely high gloss glaze. You get a variety of sizes per lot of 12 old and funky beads. Originally $6.50 per lot
$4/lot of 12 beads net*
Item #4558


Almost Antique Bugles - JB CLOSEOUT    
These came from the Pierless Bead Company in the early 1900’s. They are Czech and a must have for the true oldie but goody collector. Check out our other vintage bugles and seed beads in the vintage beads section of the website.
$15/per hank net*
Item #4382


Vintage Swarovski Vitrail Medium II 10mm - JB CLOSEOUT    
Margarita’s - Article 3700. Simply beautiful! What a deal.
$10/per lot of 6 crystals net*
Item #4041


Vintage Periwinkle Blue with AB Finish CLOSEOUT    
 

Originally $6.99!

$5/per bag net*
Item #3975


Vintage Honey with AB Finish Seed Beads in Bags CLOSEOUT    
 

Originally $6.99!

$5/per bag net*
Item #3974


Vintage Gold with An Attitude Seed Beads in Bags CLOSEOUT    

Originally $7.99!

$5/per bag net*
Item #3944


Vintage Violet with AB Finish Seed Bead Bags CLOSEOUT    

Originally $6.99!

$5/per bag
Item #3940


Vintage Czech Machine Cut Crystal Beads, 8mm - JB CLOSEOUT    
Round-bevelled cut by Preciosa. Jet with satin finish. The photo does not do these justice. The cuts are so very nice and sharp looking. Very nice oldies.
$9/per lot of 12 beads net*
Item #3904


Vintage Czech Crystals - Topaz AB-the smaller version Closeout    
10 x 15mm. These are faceted pear shaped. Drilled through the center. You get 4 substantial crystals per lot. Nice! Originally $12.99!
$6.50/4 crystals net*
Item #3827


Vintage German Glass Blue and Whites Closeout    
sizes vary from 8 x 10 - 10 x 14. This means that each lot has a variety of sizes of beads. They are ohhh so pretty. White and blue flat ovals with a striped effect!  Originally $4.99!
$3/each lot of 12 beads net*
Item #3587


Vintage German Lt Yellow with AB Finish Closeout    
8mm Glass Beads with AB Finish. These are really old ones!  Originally $13.99
$7.50/per lot of 12 beads net*
Item #3584


Passion Mix - CLOSEOUT    

Originally $6.99!

$5/per bag
Item #3572


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