Vintage Beads

These are great vintage cinnabar beads that were deeply carved by hand in a floral pattern. They were made long ago with a process that involved slowly adding many layers of cinnabar lacquer over a wood base. The cinnabar mineral was found to be toxic, so true cinnabar beads can no longer be made. We just love the look of these beads mixed with our cloisonne beads.

Size: 15mm

These are the real thing - smooth, old stock Cinnabar beads!!  Quality, vintage cinnabar beads are getting very hard to find. We just love the look and unique red color of cinnabar. These beads are wonderful mixed with porcelain and cloisonne beads. Sold in packages of 6.

Size: 15mm

These are extra large vintage cinnabar beads. They can be used as a focal bead or a pendant. They were deeply carved by hand in a traditional chinese pattern. We just love the look of these mixed beads with our cloisonne beads.

Size: 30mm

These are vintage cinnabar beads that were deeply carved by hand in a floral pattern. These are large ovals, with a central flower. We just love the look of these beads mixed with our cloisonne beads.

Size: 30x15mm

We got these puffy resin hearts from an old bead store in New York. We love their bright colors and shiny finish.  Each pack comes with a red, navy and violet heart. Drilled across at the widest part of the bead.

Sizes: 37 x 30mm

These natural looking beads resemble dyed bone, but they are handcrafted out of a very light weight resin. Their sizes vary from bead to bead, but are approximately 20 x 10 mm. Designs vary as well (shown). Use them alone or with other natural beads.

Sizes: 20 x 10mm

These old buttons were found at an estate sale.  They are black plastic with a self shank and they have a large rhinestone in the center. In unused condition

Sizes:

These are dyed salwag nuts from the Philippines. Great look, and also light weight and durable.

Size: 8mm

These vintage beads are from the 1940's, and the old boxes were marked simulated turquoise and coral. We are not certain of their composition; but think they were formed from crushed turquoise and coral pieces with a compound or epoxy added to harden the mixture. They have excellent wear ability since they are waterproof and very durable. The ridge circling them is highly polished and very pretty.

Sizes: 12mm

These beautiful beads were hand crocheted in three shades of red. They will add a wonderful look to all your creations.

Size: 15mm

These beautiful beads were hand crocheted in a creamy white or beige color. They will add a wonderful look to all your creations.

Size: 18mm

These beautiful beads were hand crocheted in a bright and beautiful royal blue color. They will add a wonderful look to all your creations.

Size: 18mm

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