VENDOME Pink Art Glass & Crystal Bead Necklace
Vintage single-strand necklace by VENDOME features lovely pink art glass beads, pink aurora borealis crystal beads, rhinestone rounds and rondelles, and faceted pink glass beads encased in bugle and seed beads. 23 1/4" length with decorative silvertone bead clasp. Condition is very good overall, apart from some mild darkening to some of the bugle beads which is a common characteristic of this particular design. - $95
Vintage European ? Pink Art Glass Beaded Necklace
Pretty vintage choker style necklace is strung with variegated pink and white bell-shaped glass beads, each bead measuring about 1/2", and a center molded black glass bead. Strung on thick and secure cording; 15 1/2" with fish-hook filigree clasp. Unmarked, but possibly French or Czech in origin. Excellent condition! - $95
Vendome Style Pink & Green Glass Bead Necklace Set Absolutely gorgeous vintage glass bead necklace and matching clip earring set features molded pink and green glass beads. Though unsigned, I have seen this same bead combination in signed Vendome pieces. The triple-strand necklace has the halves of the pinks and greens fitting together, and in between are smaller pink beads, tiny pink spacer beads, enameled metal green caps, iridescent pink crystal beads. 18 1/4" total length, with hook and beaded chain for adjustable fit. Earrings are 1" diameter. Excellent condition. - $145
Vintage Drippy Brass & Multicolor Glass Bead Necklace
Jeweltone glass beads in sapphire blue, ruby red, emerald green and amber dangle like grapes from a lovely etched brass chain. So colorful and pretty! This choker style necklace fits a slim neck at 14 1/2" length. Very good vintage condition apart from mild plating wear in spots, observable upon close inspection. - $65
Vintage Dangly Caramel Glass Bead Necklace
This wonderful vintage necklace, circa 1930's/40's, has a very popular look with clusters of glass beads that bunch up along the neckline, like berries. These glass beads are caramel in color, and are attached to a link chain. The beads continue around the neck; total length is 17", with hook and chain for adjustable fit. Excellent all-original condition. - $65
Miriam Haskell Blue Glass Bells Necklace
This early unsigned Haskell dangly brass and glass choker necklace features periwinkle blue round and bell-shaped beads (and here's a hint -- the matching dress clip is currently for sale on the website of a colleague - Morning Glory at www.morninggloryjewelry.com.) This necklace measures 15 1/2" length with hook and chain for adjustable fit. (This would readily accommodate a necklace extension if you would like it lengthened.) Overall good condition apart from one bell that has lost its bottom metal fastener and tends to dangle low. - $125
ORNELLA Glass Bead Torsade Necklace ~ Ornate Clasp Breathtaking beaded glass necklace by ORNELLA of Italy features nine strands of irregularly shaped semi-translucent glass beads, alternating with tiny turquoise blue seed beads. Each strand is finished with more tiny turquoise blue seed beads at each connecting end. The ornate clasp is indicative of classic Ornella, studded with tiny faux seed pearls and turquoise blue glass beads. The clasp hook lies discreetly underneath, allowing decorative clasp to be worn in front if desired. 16 1/2" lenght. Excellent condition apart from a few of the clasp seed pearls that have lost their nacre. Marked ORNELLA ITALY on clasp. - $850
VENDOME Pink Glass Bead Necklace & Earring Set Luscious fantasy confection necklace by VENDOME features six strands of luscious tiny pink, clear and green seed bead clusters. The workmanship is so wonderful, the beads so tiny and smooth, they make a "shimmery" sound with movement. 19 3/4" with decorative slide-in clasp (so pretty it could be worn in front). Clipback earrings measure 1 1/8" and have a screw mechanism to adjust the fit. Condition is excellent! - $200
3-Strand Blue Crystal & Puzzle Bead Necklace
Beautifully made vintage necklace features three draping strands of crystal and plastic beads, including blue-lavender aurora borealis crystals, baby blue beads cut in an interesting shape, and blue and white "puzzle" beads with fluted discs that fit together. Blue enameled metal caps. tiny milk white and blue crystal spacer beads add a nice detail. Clasp ends are set with clear rhinestones. Metal is silvertone. Unsigned, but of distinct quality. Up to 19 1/2" wearable length, with hook and beaded chain so fit can be adjusted. Excellent condition! - $65
DeMario Triple Strand Blue & Violet Crystal Bead Necklace
Heavy, well-made triple strand bead necklace by DeMario features blue and violet crystal and glass beads in shades of alexandrite, teal and aquamarine, with bluish-tinted faux pearls. The faux alexandrite beads subtly change hue with blue or violet overtones, depending on the lighting. Silvertone metal components include a rhinestone-set clasp with floral hook closure marked DeMario in block letters. 20 3/4". Excellent condition. - $140
Green Art Glass Drop Earrings
These vintage clipback earrings are just gorgeous; though unmarked, they are of very good quality. A cased Murano art glass cabochon with flecks of gold glitter inside sits at the ear, set into an ornate "cupcake" setting; the tear-shaped drop is green and white swirled art glass. 1 3/4" height; excellent condition. - $65
Vintage Fuschia Glass Bead Choker Necklace
Lovely vintage glass bead choker necklace with clusters of fuschia-colored rounds attached to a brass link chain. Just gorgeous and in impeccable condition. 15" length with hook and chain for adjustable fit; a trio of glass beads dangle at the very end of the chain -- a very nice touch! - $65
Dauplaise Peach & Cream Bead Necklace
Signed DAUPLAISE necklace is one long strand (33") that I've doubled up for the photo. It consists if faceted pink-peach crystals, smaller faceted lavender crystals, metallic goldtone beads, translucent rose pink glass rounds, plastic cream-colored rounds. Excellent condition! Clasp is signed. - $20
Pink Cased Glass Bead Earrings
Vintage clipback domed earrings are adorned with a tiered spiral of clear and pink cased glass beads. Goldtone filigree backing; 7/8" diameter. Condition is excellent. - $10
SANDOR Pink & Blue Glass Bead Parure This is one amazing vintage glass bead parure by SANDOR, consisting of a multi-strand necklace, bracelet and clip earrings. To find such pieces together is quite unusual. Sandor is known for its exquisite enameleds and glass bead designs; this necklace is comprised of three sets of blue and pink double strands for a total of six strands, which intertwine torsade style against the neckline. Each bead is separated with a tiny clear glass spacer bead. Goldtone leaf motif hook and clasp closure is decorated with a single rhinestone on each side. 21 1/2" length (measuring by shortest strand). Matching six-strand bracelet measures 7 1/4 length. Clip earrings consists of interwoven clusters of pink and blue beads and measure 1 1/4" diameter. Necklace clasp and earring clipbacks are marked Sandor. Bracelet appears to have a replacement spring-ring clasp and is not marked. Pieces are in very good to excellent condition, with some plating wear and darkening to brass clasp ends on the bracelet. Plating on necklace and earrings show very little wear. Close-up of necklace clasp - $380
French Deco Pink & Blue Art Glass Bead Necklace
This vintage necklace is breathtaking, with speckled rose pink and pale creamy blue art glass round beads, each separated with a semi-translucent pink disc spacer bead. Rounds are graduated in size (3/4" center bead, 3/8" end beads). Strung on chain; clasp is rounded screw-barrel marked Made in France. 17" length. Excellent condition. - $350
Mottled Pink & White Art Glass Beads Necklace
Pretty vintage necklace, possibly European in origin, features white with mottled coral pink beads in graduated sizes, from 3/16" to just over 1/2". Beads are securely strung on twisted wire, with a total length of 17 3/4". Metal screw-barrel clasp closure. Excellent condition. - $50
Marbled Sage Green Glass Bead Necklace
Lovely vintage necklace features two strands of hand-knotted glass beads in a marbled sage green color. This looks just like Connemara marble. 21" maximum length, with hook and beaded chain for adjustable fit. Condition is excellent apart from one bead with a tiny scrape, and normal plating wear to metal hook. Unmarked. - $50
Multi-Strand Glass Bead Necklace ~ Purple, Green, Pink, Pearl
This vintage glass beaded necklace has such a pleasing combination of colors: rose pink, purple, mint green and faux pearl. Four strands gently intertwine across the neckline, beaded all the way to the ends which are finished by a single bead and push-slot clasp. 16" length. Excellent condition. - $40
Vintage Faux Pearls & Crystal Bead Necklace
1950's/60s beaded double-strand necklace feature imitation white baroque pearls, irregularly shaped and graduated in size, accented with oblong faceted clear crystal beads with goldtone metal caps and spacer beads. Maximum 20" length (measuring shortest strand) with hook and beaded chain for adjustable fit. Unmarked. Condition is very good with beads and coating intact. - $30
