RARE Antique Micro Seed Beads - 16/0 Transparent Navy Blue 3. 4 Gram Hanks - Limited
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:30766908 | Size: 16/0 |
| Material: Glass | Handmade: Yes |
| Color: navy blue | Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy |
| Finish: transparent | Style: antique micro seed bead |
Apparently navy blue transparent or even opaque antique micro seed beads have become very rare. I obtained five sizes of the remaining inventory of antique beads (see details below) and in all of those colors and sizes, this was the only batch of navy I have found. Any other navy is a few hanks here or there.
If you use this color, as I know many of my Native American beadworker clients do, STOCK UP NOW. There is no more and this is a great size. ...It is 1.3-1.4 mm, 32 beads per inch, 3.4 gram avg hanks, hanks measure 9.5" long x 4 strands laid flat. No significant purple undertone, so I did not list it as cobalt, but it is not a black ink navy either. There is the tiniest undertone of purple but not enough to throw it into the cobalt zone. Look at the pictures and you'll get a good idea. It's really a medium navy not a dark ink navy.
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.
If you use this color, as I know many of my Native American beadworker clients do, STOCK UP NOW. There is no more and this is a great size. ...It is 1.3-1.4 mm, 32 beads per inch, 3.4 gram avg hanks, hanks measure 9.5" long x 4 strands laid flat. No significant purple undertone, so I did not list it as cobalt, but it is not a black ink navy either. There is the tiniest undertone of purple but not enough to throw it into the cobalt zone. Look at the pictures and you'll get a good idea. It's really a medium navy not a dark ink navy.
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.
