RARE Italian Antique Micro Seed Beads - 16/0 Unusual Greasy Rich Ripe Melon Red
Item History & Price
This is a gorgeous, unusual red, like a ripe watermelon color. It looks bright but because it is antique and greasy finish, it allows some light to pass through the bead, like polished jade. The term "greasy" does NOT denote anything oily about it or any type of applied finish.
Because of this, it doesn't come off as overly bright--see picture of some of the beads strung on beige thread.
This bead has an average diameter of 1.3-1.4 millimeters and counts o...ut at 33 beads per inch. This is the only color like this in the whole 1, 000 pound batch, it is unique and beautiful. Get it while you can! Packaged in bags that weigh 3.7-4.0 grams each.
I bought out the remaining stock from my supplier who had shipped over the contents of an old Murano, Italy bead warehouse, where artisans made these beads by hand from the 1800's to 1940. Once I sell this color I won't ever be able to get it again because it is no longer made.
In the U.S., shipping is $3.75 regardless of the amount you purchase. If the system charges you more I will refund the difference. Overseas shipping cost is based upon actual weight which is usually only 5-6 ounces for most orders. Again, I will refund the difference.
Because of this, it doesn't come off as overly bright--see picture of some of the beads strung on beige thread.
This bead has an average diameter of 1.3-1.4 millimeters and counts o...ut at 33 beads per inch. This is the only color like this in the whole 1, 000 pound batch, it is unique and beautiful. Get it while you can! Packaged in bags that weigh 3.7-4.0 grams each.
I bought out the remaining stock from my supplier who had shipped over the contents of an old Murano, Italy bead warehouse, where artisans made these beads by hand from the 1800's to 1940. Once I sell this color I won't ever be able to get it again because it is no longer made.
In the U.S., shipping is $3.75 regardless of the amount you purchase. If the system charges you more I will refund the difference. Overseas shipping cost is based upon actual weight which is usually only 5-6 ounces for most orders. Again, I will refund the difference.
