Crystals

Crystal is currently a hot item nationally and vintage crystal is still a bargain compared to buying new crystal (assuming you could find the same cuts and colors) before you even consider the time and/or cost involved in stringing.  Before I got interested in vintage jewelry I had NO idea that crystal was available is such a wide range of colors and cuts.  Enjoy!   

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Description: Arumed Flattened Round Five Strand Necklace Set - One of the rarer items in the crystal bead world is a 5 strand necklace, as the more components the more expensive they originally were. This nested necklace has flattened rounds with a gold metallic (arum) coating on one side separated by small goldtone beads. Adjustable hook and tail, longest strand is over 15" plus strand holders and 3" tail. Clip earrings are about 3/4" in diameter. One strand on the necklace is a little wavy; this does not show when worn but could easily be restrung.

Item: CS4-0083

Price: $59.50/set US

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Description: Crystal Aurora Borealis Bead Stretchie Cha-Cha Bracelet - I was fortunate to come across another of these bracelets, this one signed JAPAN on one of the inside expansion links. A few of the original beads had come off and I have replaced them. Nice weighty feel and very sparkly; you will love this party look.

Item: CB4-079

Price: $27.50 US

Sorry, SOLD!

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Description: Argented Crystal Beads with Clear Rhinestone Clasp - This single strand measures about 20" long and is slightly graduated. It is made up completely of argented (silver metallic) glass beads - the metallic coating is purposely done on only half of the clear bead for extra sparkle and shine. These are expensive beads to buy, if you can find them, and whether you wear as is or use to string into a different necklace, you will find these to be an excellent bargain.

Item: CN4-076

Price: $29.50 US

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Description: Unusual Black/Clear Choker Necklace - Graduated 16" strand of clear bicone beads with a black "band" around the center. When I first saw these I thought perhaps the black line was enameled but on closer inspection it appears that the line is inside the bead, and certainly I can find no tell-tale marks of chipping that would indicate enamel. Probably quite expensive to produce and certainly beads that I have not seen prior to this. Bicones are separated by small black bicones flanked by golden rondelles that appear to be goldfilled rather than plated. This came to me missing a clasp so I have restrung and added a goldtone fish-hook type safety clasp. If black and white fashion combinations are your forte you will enjoy this lovely piece.

Item: CN4-085

Price: $47.50 US

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Description: Silver Coated Crystal Necklace and Earrings - Once again, this metallic coating makes it difficult to discern whether the underlying crystal is clear or a light black diamond color, but whatever it is, it is lovely.  The silver coating is on about half of each bead; all beads are about 9 mm.  Fancy clear rhinestone clasp (same design as bronze coated necklace) and an 18" approximate length for this nested double strand style.  Clear seed bead spacers.  Earrings are clip; while the style seems unusual for this type of material, they do appear to be the matching earrings.  $50.00/set

Item: CS4-029

Price: $50.00 US

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Description: Laguna Vitrail Crystal Demi-Parure - This necklace, bracelet and earring set are, I believe, a color called vitrail - clear or light black diamond colored crystal with a half coating of "watermelon" - flashes of hot pink and green are seen.  The graduated double strand necklace measures 14" with a 3" extension, hook closure, and clear rhinestone ends.  Double strand memory wire bracelet, and traditional style clip earrings are marked "Laguna", a better quality bead company, and  measure about 7/8" in diameter.  Coating is somewhat worn, price reflects.

Item: CS4-030

Price: $45.00/demi US

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Description: Argented Briolette Earrings - If you like silver the argented (argent is Spanish? for silver) crystal is really lovely and this is a very complimentary earring style with a front and back dangle. Very sparkly, excellent condition, french clip findings. 1 1/2", silvertone setting.

Item: CE4-078

Price: $15.00 US

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