RARE Antique Micro Seed Beads - 14/0 Greasy Op Pale Aged Pearlized Green
Item History & Price
Rare very old unusual color- this is a pearlized greasy (meaning it transmits some light through it, like polished jade, NOT referring to any sort of "oil-slick" type finish) variegated (there are lighter and darker beads in the mix, they all started out the same color but there has been some aged fading over time) bead that is a beautiful soft mint green with a slight blue and even a slight grey undertone. First photo was taken indoors, second is in sunlight.
These bags weigh... between 3.7-4.0 grams each. The beads are 1.5 mm, and string at 26-27 beads per inch. I have 157 bags, that's it. This listing is for ONE bag.
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. These beads are very rare and they are so tiny that they are not sold as modern beads in 12-string hanks, as I have had some buyers question. The stringing and sizing of these hanks is based upon my supplier, who had many of these washed and re-strung by the Native American women who live close to the shop. The shop is closing and I have bought out what remains of these rare and precious beads.
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.
These bags weigh... between 3.7-4.0 grams each. The beads are 1.5 mm, and string at 26-27 beads per inch. I have 157 bags, that's it. This listing is for ONE bag.
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. These beads are very rare and they are so tiny that they are not sold as modern beads in 12-string hanks, as I have had some buyers question. The stringing and sizing of these hanks is based upon my supplier, who had many of these washed and re-strung by the Native American women who live close to the shop. The shop is closing and I have bought out what remains of these rare and precious beads.
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.
