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VINTAGE BEADS Rose Silver Metallic Antique Seed Beads

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:15:07 -0500

$25.00
These are lovely warm silver semi-matte metallic glass beads. The hanks are imperfect because the thread is so old, but you will get this: 12- 21" strands, 20 beads per inch. This is the minimum you will receive as the threads are shot and many of the beads are loose... so, you basically get a lot of bonus beads! They are equivalent to 12/o- 13/o size. We can assume these were made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920's.

This is the last "hank" I have left, so the majority of the beads are loose... and you make out like a bandit with them!

Enjoy♥

Opalite Sea Opal Bicone Beads

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:37:04 -0500

$15.00
This is a listing for a whole 16 inch strand of high quality opalite beads in two sizes of bicone shape. The smaller is 6mm long by 8mm wide. The larger is more elongated at 13mm long by 11mm wide.

These beads are wonderfully reflective and have a great milky blue and yellow opal color and feel. Opalite is manmade to look like opal without having the opal price! It is often included in with the semi-precious stones although it is glass. This material is also called: sea opal.

See how the early morning light is casting colorful shadows in some of the photographs.

Seven Sided Labradorite Spectrolite Pendant

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:18:42 -0500

$10.00
This is a listing for one (1) dazzling labradorite spectrolite pendant. It is a seven sided shape, faceted like a beveled mirror with the point going up. The stone is alive with color, and as you turn and tilt it to the light the rainbow colors explode in a slash of firey color across the stone. This slash of color is on both sides, like an insight amidst brooding clouds. Labradorite seems to be lit from within.

This stone has the aurora borealis in all it's glory. There is every imaginable color in a deep, intense prismatic rainbow. There is a hole for hanging at the top of the pendant in the middle of one of the flat bevels. This stone is magnificent on both sides. You will have fun playing hide and seek with the colors as you turn the stone in the light.
Height: 38 mm
Width: 29 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Hole size: 1+ mm
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Labradorite: “the temple of the stars”, insight, endurance, intuition, calming, destiny, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Leo, the numbers 6 and 7

Narrow Gauge Pen Shell Heishi

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:11:02 -0500

$8.50
This is a listing for one (1) extra long strand of high quality thin gauge natural pen shell heishi. This heishi is a lovely mixture of browns and golds which reflect the light beautifully. Heishi is a prized jewelry making component in a lot of native American jewelry blended with other kinds of heishi and stones.

Length: 24 inches
Width: 2-3mm

At the time of listing there are four (4) strands available. If you would like more than one as listed, please indicate this in 'note to seller' when checking out. I will send an invoice for the balance due via PayPal. The shipping charge will remain the same for more than one strand.

Since this size heishi is often used in multi-stand necklaces, a lot price of $30.00 is available for all four strands. If you wish to avail yourself of this discount, CONVO me before purchasing from this listing. I will send you a reserved link with the corrected price. Shipping will remain at $3.50.

Quartz Crystal Teardrop Pendant

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:01:12 -0500

$10.00
This beautiful natural quartz crystal teardrop pendant is flat on the back like a cabochon. It is high domed and has a neat, recessed hole for hanging centered at the top of the drop.

The quartz is relatively clear with interesting inclusions and shapes within which reflect the light. This piece is pictured from both sides and the edge.

Height: 39mm
Width: 28mm
Dome: 12mm
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Quartz Crystal: piezoelectric (pressure sensitive) and pyroelectric (heat sensitive), amplifies energies and thoughts, harmony and alignment, “stone of power”, communication with other realms, “love, light, and harmony of the planet”, balance and protection, vibrates to the number 4, relates to all the signs of the zodiac

HEALING PENDANT Horn Shaped Carnelian and Silver

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:43:37 -0500

$17.50
There are two of these stunning pendants available. You may purchase one or both. They have very slight variations in size, but they do work well as a pair if you wish to work them into fabulous earrings!

This is a listing for one (1) incredible, horn shaped carnelian and silver handmade healing pendant from Nepal. This is actually from the Tibetans at Pema Arts. The silver is from old coins and have quite a high silver content, although it is unknown exactly and not stamped. These pendants are worn for healing and have a wonderful energy.

The carnelian is a translucent deep orange. The setting features a large ring for hanging which is about 7 mm in diameter and could accommodate a thick cord or chain. The repoussee work is stylized organic shapes.

Length: 49mm and 51mm
Thickness: 12mm at the widest point

This is another wonderful ethnographic find! Both may be purchased as a lot at $30.00 with no increase in the shipping cost. Please indicate that you wish to have both in 'Note to Seller.' You will be invoiced with the adjusted balance due through PayPal.
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Carnelian: an orange or red agate, most powerful call to action stone, realization of dreams, analytic abilities and precision, banishes sorrow, protection, prosperity, love, emotional warmth and compassion, rebirth, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, the numbers 5 and 6 (Carnelian is said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the High Priest as referred to in the Old Testament.)

Silver: a precious metal, mildly sedating and calming, a malleable attractor, retainer and director of energy, enhances the power of the Moon, mirror to the Soul, catalyses negative energy to positive energy, cleanser, Cancer, Aquarius, the number 4

Carved Jade Beads

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:01:36 -0500

$5.50
Here are some fabulous big 4-sided focal beads carved from jade...the real thing! The beads have an oriental design which includes a stylized symbol for long life on two faces of the beads and the OM symbol on the other two faces. Very interesting and unique! The stones and the quality of the carving are both excellent.

The colors range from a translucent green to semi-opaque green with white to pale green.

This listing is for two (2) beads. You may specify or just let me pick for you. Each additional bead which you may add to your order is $2.75. Please tell me what you want in 'Note to Seller' once you have completed the sale. You will be invoiced for additional beads. Shipping remains the same up to five (5) beads. Orders of over five beads will have an additional shipping charge.

At the time of this listing, there are 11 beads available. The lot price is $25.00. If you want the entire lot, please CONVO me first. The lot will be shipped in a Priority flat rate box.

Bead size: 37mm long (average) by 15mm wide (average)
Square ends are 6mm across with 1mm diameter hole
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Jade: the dream stone, the Sovereign of Harmony, wisdom, fidelity, good judgment, calming, blessings, Aries, Gemini, Taurus, Libra, the numbers 11, 9 and 5 (Jade is said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the High Priest as mentioned in the Old Testament.)

Red Bamboo Branch Coral Beads

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:49:51 -0500

$12.00
This is a listing for an entire strand of rich Chinese red bamboo branch coral. You will receive the exact strand you see here. The last two photographs are showing both sides, flipped horizontally. The strand is a full sixteen and a half inches long ( 16 1/2" ) The beads are on average 20 mm in length and are 12-15 mm wide. The shapes are fairly uniform in size, and they are highly polished.

We love these fat tubular shaped coral in such interesting organic shapes. These are fantastic beads for a variety of jewelry making projects. More are available on request.

Because of their weight and size, these beads will be shipped in a small flat rate Priority box for domestic US customers. International customer may have a price adjustment up or down depending on whether you waive insurance.
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Coral: inner peace, diplomacy, protection, intuition, harmony with Nature, uplifting, Pisces, Libra, the master number 22 and the number 4

Huge Quartz Crystal Briolette Bead Pendant

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:43:00 -0500

$25.00
Faceted quartz like this is almost impossible to capture in a photograph. These pictures hardly do this piece justice. That being said...

This is a very special piece! This even has a few rainbow sparlkes included in it, but they will only be seen when you turn it in your hand. As you may or may not know, rainbows in the quartz crystals are formed by water inclusions way deep with in it when it was formed many zillions of years ago. Isn't Nature awesome!

This piece is has very clean faceting, all triangles, which form a sort of ziggurat-like pattern which descends into actual pyramids on the lower part of the carving. This piece was carved with a lot of thought and deliberation, and the energy of the crystal is greatly enhanced.

There is a 2mm hole straight through the top horizonally drilled. Completely clean! Amazing. The crystal will free stand as it has a small hexagonal bottom as well as an even smaller one on the top. I love this crystal! It is so symmetrical and perfect.

This is calling out to be included in a piece of sacred jewelry. Or, it might just like to hang out in the sun for a while as a suncatcher!

Height: 40mm (about 2 3/4th inches)
Widest part: 25mm (about an inch)

(This really needs to be put in a small Priority mail box to both protect and honor it. A cord will be included for immediate use while you are figuring out what make!)
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Quartz Crystal: piezoelectric (pressure sensitive) and pyroelectric (heat sensitive), amplifies energies and thoughts, harmony and alignment, “stone of power”, communication with other realms, “love, light, and harmony of the planet”, balance and protection, vibrates to the number 4, relates to all the signs of the zodiac

Metal Bead Collection