Strands of Glass Trade Beads
Antique Glass Disc Beads
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LAST IN STOCK! 20" strand of antique green opaque glass disc beads. Made in Europe and traded in Africa in the late 1890’s to early 1900’s. Approximately 9mm diameter x 4mm thick. Strand will have a few chipped beads and some pitting as well.
1 in stock
Ruby Red "Mizo" Glass Beads from India
GTBIND1001
18" strand of slightly graduated antique ruby-red glass beads from India. Made by the Mizoram people of North Eastern India, circa early 1900s. Size range from 7-10mm long x 5-8mm diameter with small 1mm hole for stringing.
2 in stock
Pretty Glass Beads from India
NAGA26
12" strand of small beads made in the Nagaland region of India. Red tubes measure 3-5mm long, other beads 1mm x 3mm diameter. Similar to NAGA25, but with yellow and light blue beads as well. Great for all sort of projects or have a bracelet or anklet.
10 in stock
Lovely Antique Glass Nagaland Beads
NAGA25
12" strand of small beads made in the Nagaland region of India. Red tubes measure 3-4mm long, other beads 1mm x 3mm diameter. Great for all sort of projects or have a bracelet or anklet.
9 in stock
Colorful Strand of Antique Nagaland Beads
NAGA24
16" strand of antique, small colorful glass beads from the Nagaland region of India. Similar to NAGA23, but no larger blue beads just red tubes, small black and dark yellow beads.
2 in stock
Colorful Strand of Small Nagaland Beads
NAGA23
16" strand of antique, small colorful glass beads from the Nagaland region of India; red tubes, small blue beads and dark yellow beads, and smaller still black and yellow.
4 in stock
Strand of Coral Color Glass Beads from India
NAGA22
12" strand of antique, small & irreglar coral colored glass beads from the Nagaland region of India. Roughly .5 – 1mm x 2mm diameter with very small hole.
19 in stock
Strand of Antique Yellow Beads from Nagaland
NAGA21
30" strand of antique lemon-yellow glass beads from the Naga region of India. Beads average 6-7mm long x 8mm diameter. Lovely color. Some pitting chips due to their age that adds to the overall charm of this strand of Indian beads.
1 in stock
Lemon Yellow Glass Beads from Nagaland
NAGA20
18" strand of antique lemon-yellow glass beads from the Naga region of India. Beads average 6-7mm long x 8mm diameter. Lovely color. Some pitting chips due to their age that adds to the overall charm of this strand of Indian beads.
1 in stock
Antique Nagaland Necklace, Old White Heart Glass Beads
NAGA19
Antique original Nagaland-made 28" twenty strand necklace with small 4mm white hearts glass beads and glass tube beads. Old Indian copper coin (from 1917) as the a rope/button toggle closure. Has a few other smaller blue, red, and yellow glass beads.
1 in stock
Antique Nagaland Necklace
NAGA18
Vintage funky orange & orange-yellow 6-10mm long x 6-10mm diameter tube glass beads; original Nagaland-made 21" nine strand necklace with old Indian copper coin (from 1939) as the a rope/button toggle closure. Also has some other odd beads, as well a few black ones that may be antique Venetian trade beads.
1 in stock
Vintage Naga Necklace, Orange Glass Beads
NAGA17
Vintage funky orange 6-8mm long x 8mm diameter tube glass beads; original Nagaland-made 15" five strand necklace with old Indian copper coin (from 1959) as the a rope/button toggle closure. Also has some smaller 6-7mm x 6mm yellow-orange beads.
1 in stock
Strand of Antique Vaseline Beads, B
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23" strand of antique Czech-made glass "Vaseline" beads from the early 1900’s. Graduated strand of rare translucent green glass beads in a variety of shapes; 6mm x 9mm to 11mm x 16mm. Photo shows the condition and variety of these bead; there is some wear due to their age.
1 in stock
Strand of Antique Vaseline Beads, C
GTBAFR3847st_c
23" strand of antique Czech-made glass "Vaseline" beads from the early 1900’s. Graduated strand of rare translucent green glass beads in a variety of shapes; 6mm x 9mm to 11mm x 16mm. Photo shows the condition and variety of these bead; there is some wear due to their age.
1 in stock
Strand of Antique Vaseline Beads, A
GTBAFR3847st_a
22" strand of antique Czech-made glass "Vaseline" beads from the early 1900’s. Graduated strand of rare translucent green glass beads in a variety of shapes; 6mm x 9mm to 11mm x 16mm. Photo shows the condition and variety of these bead; there is some wear due to their age.
1 in stock
"Vaseline" Beads
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These transparent "vaseline beads" are the most common color, made in the Czech Republic region in the early 1800’s. Their bicone faceted shaped has a conical hole (one end has a large hole and the hole is smaller at the other end). 42" long, the center bead is 12mm x 16mm
2 in stock
Emerald Green Vaseline Beads, strand
GTBAFR3531ST
21" strand of vintage Czech-made vaseline beads from the 1930/40s that were traded in Africa. Classic bicone/saucer-shaped beads, transparent emerald green approx. 15mm diameter x 7mm thick with 2mm hole for stringing.
3 in stock
Strand of Antique Green & Jonquil Vaseline Beads
GTBAFR3780st_D
26" strand of large (up to 17mm x 13mm) green and jonquil/yellow vaseline glass beads that were made in Europe and traded in African in the late 1800’s. There are a few root beer and red beads on the strand as well. The beads on this strand was a warm look and smooth feel to them as they are pretty worn from over 100 years of handling.
1 in stock
Roman Glass "Dig Beads", strand D
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African Traders call this "Dig Beads". They are ancient glass beads excavated in Djenne, Mali and date back to 1500-2000 years. Made in Italy, they followed the Sahara Trade Route to Mali. Colors can vary, but they are most commonly aqua blue; calcification on glass is common for beads of this age. 22" strand of graduated beads ranging from the very small (3×2mm ) to large (5mm × 11mm). All in great condition.
1 in stock
Ancient Roman Beads by the Strand
GTBAFR3732st
NEW STOCK! JUST IN! Charming 24" strand of 2000+ year old Roman glass beads. Awesome selection of white, grays, and light blue; all opaque with calcification on practically each bead. Each strand has a variety of bead shapes, sizes, and colors. They were excavated around Djenné (which is near Timbuktu) in the country of Mali. The average size for a beads is roughly 3-5mm in diameter, although each strand does have a few larger beads. PHOTO shows one of the strands. Each strand is different.
8 in stock
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