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Vintage Crystal Bead Jewelry

from designers including Bergere, Laguna, Marvella, Judith McCann, Weiss, Vogue, & More...

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Newly acquired vintage crystal pieces:

  Vintage Pale Yellow Faceted Glass Bead Necklace with Floral Design-14K Gold Clasp
Item #11368

Here is gorgeous vintage faceted glass bead necklace, circa 1960s-1970s. Single strand necklace made of faceted pale yellow glass beads-center beads are accented with floral designs. Measures 19-1/2" with 14K gold clasp. Heavy weight, high end quality. Clasp is marked 14K. Unusual color combination that will compliment your wardrobe. A necklace full of glamour for any time of the year.
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Item #11368 $135.00

Crystal jewelry is now grouped according to color...

Crystal Bead Jewelry

Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Bracelet-Smaller Size
Item #12075

Here is a dazzling vintage Aurora Borealis crystal bead bracelet, accented with two dangling beads. Measures 6-1/2"; for a smaller wrist. In very good condition. A bracelet you will enjoy!

$22.00

Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Necklace-Sterling Chain-17"
Item #11680

Another lovely vintage faceted glass bead necklace. Vintage, made of round faceted crystal glass beads, ranging in size from 8 mm to a center bead of 14 mm, spaced with faceted bi-cone beads. Measures 17", a very comfortable length. Strung on Sterling chain, very durable. Signed STerling on older spring clasp; in very good condition with vintage patina. Heavy weight, good quality. A necklace you will enjoy!

$50.00

Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Necklace-Sterling Chain-19"
Item #11681

Another lovely vintage faceted glass bead necklace. Vintage, made of faceted bi-cone crystal glass beads, ranging in size from 4 mm to a center bead of 14 mm, spaced with round spacer beads. Measures 19-1/2", a very comfortable length. Strung on Sterling chain, very durable. Signed Sterling on filigree push-in clasp; in very good condition with vintage patina. Heavy weight, good quality. A necklace you will enjoy!

$45.00

Gorgeous! Contemporary Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Necklace
Item #11577

Another lovely faceted glass bead necklace! Contemporary, made of round faceted Aurora Borealis crystal glass beads size 10 mm. Measures 16" with a toggle clasp. Unmarked, in very good condition. Heavy weight, good quality. A necklace you will enjoy!

$30.00

Gorgeous! Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Necklace Strung on Chain
Item #10817

Another lovely vintage faceted glass bead necklace! Vintage, made of round faceted Aurora Borealis crystal glass beads size 9 mm. Measures 16" with a J clasp, can be worn to wearer's preference. Strung on silvertone chain, very durable. Unmarked, in very good condition. Heavy weight, good quality. A necklace you will enjoy!
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Item #10817 $55.00

Gorgeous! Vintage Crystal Bead Necklace Strung on Chain
Item #10330

Another lovely vintage faceted glass bead necklace! Vintage, made of round faceted crystal glass beads, ranging in size from 4 mm to a center bead of 12 mm, spaced with faceted bi-cone beads. Measures 18-1/2", a very comfortable length. Strung on goldtone chain, very durable. Unmarked, in very good condition. Heavy weight, good quality. A necklace you will enjoy!
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Item #10330 $50.00

Vintage Three-Strand Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Necklace
Item #10236

Here's a spectacular 1950's crystal bead necklace that is also extremely elegant. Vintage, made of faceted crystal Aurora Borealis glass beads. Graduated beads measure in size from 8mm to 12mm. Three strand necklace, smallest strand measures 16", with J clasp. Can be worn at wearer's preference. In very good condition. Unmarked. Heavy weight, good construction and quality. A very unusual and striking vintage crystal bead necklace.
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Item #10236 $60.00

Gorgeous! Vintage Crystal Bead Necklace Strung on Chain
Item #10216

Another lovely vintage faceted glass bead necklace! Vintage, made of crystal glass beads, ranging in size from 7.5mm to a center bead of 15mm, spaced with faceted bi-cone beads and goldtone spacers. Measures 18-1/2", a very comfortable length. Strung on goldtone chain, very durable. Unmarked, in very good condition. Heavy weight, good quality. A necklace you will enjoy!
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Item #10216 $60.00

Vintage Crystal Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Brooch
Item #9178

A sparkling vintage floral brooch, featuring round crystal faceted beads with Aurora Borealis finish that gives a 'rainbow' effect of multiple colors depending on light source. Measures 3" x 2". In very good condition. This is a beautiful vintage brooch with glittering colors. A wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection. We like to remind customers that this item has been previously owned and worn.
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Item #9178 $24.00

Vintage Crystal Bead Earrings
Item #8604

Here are a vintage pair of crystal glass bead earrings-perfect to match with any of our crystal necklaces. These earrings are screwback style although they can be easily converted to pierced by your local jeweler. Featuring 3 faceted bi-cone 6mm beads, with goldtone spacers, and one larger 12mm crystal faceted bead as the center design. Measuring 1-3/4" length x 1/2" wide. Unmarked, in very good condition. You will love these earrings!

Item #8604 $20.00
Vintage Western Germany Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Necklace
Item #9921

Dazzling vintage single strand Aurora Borealis crystal glass necklace marked Western Germany. Features 8mm round faceted crystal beads, with Aurora Borealis finish. Measures 16-1/2", including 3" extension (can be adjusted to wearer's preference), J clasp closure. Marked W. Germany on clasp. Very good condition. A lovely prom or wedding gift to yourself or someone special.

Item #9918 $30.00

  Vintage Crystal Aurora Borealis Bead Earrings
Item #9910

A very nice pair of elegant crystal earrings. Created with round Aurora Borealis crystal bead which dazzle with a rainbow finish. Beads are wired to silvertone backing. Each earring measures 1", and 1/4" in height. Unmarked. In very good condition. You can't go wrong with a pair of vintage Aurora Borealis crystal bead earrings.
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Item #9910 $20.00

  Vintage Crystal Aurora Borealis Bead Earrings
Item #9909

Another pretty pair of elegant crystal earrings. Created with round Aurora Borealis crystal bead which dazzle with a rainbow finish. Beads are wired to silvertone backing. Each earring measures 3/4", and 1/2" in height. Unmarked. In very good condition. You can't go wrong with a pair of vintage Aurora Borealis crystal bead earrings.
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Item #9909 $20.00

  Vintage Crystal Aurora Borealis Bead Earrings
Item #9908

A very nice pair of elegant crystal earrings. Created with round Aurora Borealis crystal bead which dazzle with a rainbow finish. Beads are wired to silvertone backing. Each earring measures 1", and 1/2" in height. Unmarked. In very good condition. You can't go wrong with a pair of vintage Aurora Borealis crystal bead earrings.
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Item #9908 $20.00

Vintage Crystal Aurora Borealis Bead Brooch
Item #9907

A sparkling vintage brooch, featuring round faceted crystal beads with Aurora Borealis finish that gives a 'rainbow' effect of multiple colors depending on light source. Measures 1-3/4". In very good condition. This is a beautiful vintage brooch with glittering colors. A wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection. We like to remind customers that this item has been previously owned and worn.
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Item #9907 $36.00
Spectacular Vintage Vendome Crystal Necklace
Item #9842

Spectacular vintage Vendome crystal necklace. Features a variety of faceted crystal beads, with Aurora Borealis finish, including round, cone, and bi-cones spacers beads. Measures 21-1/2", with a 3" extension anchored by a Fleur de lis charm. This extension allows wearer to adjust necklace length to your own preference. Necklace is marked Vendome in the decorated J clasp, indicating a pre-1955 circa. Very good condition. A very collectible gift for yourself or someone you love.
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Item #9842 $82.00

Vintage Crystal Bead Sterling Necklace
Item #9740

Another lovely vintage faceted glass bead necklace! Vintage, made of crystal glass beads, ranging in size from 6mm to a center bead of 14mm, spaced with faceted bi-cone beads. Measures 18-1/2", a very comfortable length. Strung on Sterling chain, very durable. Marked Sterling very faintly on clasp , very good condition. Heavy weight, good quality. A necklace you will enjoy!

Item #9740 $40.00
Pearl Crystal Bead Jewelry

Vintage Laguna Baroque Pearl& Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Brooch Set
Item #9968

Here is a sparkling vintage Laguna brooch set, featuring Baroque pearls and Aurora Borealis crystal beads (with finish that gives a 'rainbow' effect of multiple colors depending on light source, several with tipped with crystal rhinestones.) Brooch measures 1-1/2" in diameter, with a silvertone frame, combination screwback/clip earrings (can be worn either way) measure 1". Earrings are marked Laguna without copyright symbol indicating this set dates to before 1955; brooch is not marked but clearly part of the set. Set is in very good condition. This is a beautiful vintage brooch set with glittering colors.

Item #9968 $40.00
Blue Crystal Bead Jewelry

Vintage Blue Faceted Glass Bead Necklace
Item #11092

Here is vintage faceted glass bead necklace with a gorgeous blue colo. Faceted beads measure 10mm x 8mm with silvertone caps; black and crystal seed beads in between. Length measures 17-1/2", with an early push-in clasp. In very good condition. Beautiful color!
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Item #11092 $58.00

Vintage Laguna Blue Topaz Crystal Cascading Bead Earrings
Item #10469

Here is a stunning pair of vintage Laguna earrings featuring oval and round blue topaz faceted beads in multi cascading dangles. Some beads have Aurora Borealis finish for a rainbow color effect. Each dangle is capped with crystal bi-cone beads. Clip earrings measure approximately 2" x 1". Both earrings are signed Laguna. In very good condition. Quite beautiful!
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Item #10469 $26.00

Vintage Sapphire Aurora Borealis Crystal Bead Brooch
Item #8234

A sparkling vintage brooch, featuring round sapphire blue colored faceted beads with Aurora Borealis finish that gives a 'rainbow' effect of multiple colors depending on light source, several with tipped with crystal rhinestones. Measures 1-1/2". In very good condition. This is a beautiful vintage brooch with glittering colors. A wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection. We like to remind customers that this item has been previously owned and worn.
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Item #8234 $34.00
Pink Crystal Bead Jewelry
Very Pretty Vintage Czechoslovakian Crystal Bead & Glass Necklace
Item #10055

Gorgeous 1930s vintage Czechoslovakian crystal bead and glass necklace. Pale pink crystal beads combined with clear glass beads direct your vision to the stunning center design. Created with pale pink and white glass beads; very feminine. Signed Czechoslovakian on spring clasp along with another unreadable word(s). Necklace measures 17-1/2" in length. In very good condition, with some wear on the beads, to be expected with the age of this piece. However, this is a rare and collectible color to find with a vintage Czech necklace; and a great find for a vintage jewelry collection.
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Item #10055 $85.00
Topaz Crystal Bead Jewelry

Vintage Topaz Crystal Bead Necklace
Item #11268

Here is a very feminine vintage necklace accented with lovely topaz crystal beads. Measuring 16" in length, five topaz crystal beads decorate a feminine necklace chain for a wonderful look. Necklace consists of 5 faceted crystal beads, 5mm in size. Unmarked. In very good condition. Very pretty vintage necklace.
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Item #11268 $34.00

  Victorian Topaz Crystal Bead Necklace
Item #10770

Here is an unusual Victorian topaz crystal necklace. Featuring 5mm faceted beads, and an unusual rose gold push in clasp. Measures a generous 20-1/2" in length. In very good condition. Rose gold clasp may be low karat gold; did not test at 10K and is unmarked. However, many Victorian gold pieces were 9K and unmarked. A lovely old necklace in a wonderful color.
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Item #10770 $38.00

  Vintage Topaz & Crystal Bead Necklace
Item #10566

Here is a beautiful vintage necklace featuring topaz bi-cone and crystal faceted round glass beads. Topaz bi-cone beads measure 16 x 12 mm, crystal round beads measure 6mm. Part of an estate from Pennsylvania of many old Art Deco pieces, all carefully stored for decades. This necklace measures a generous 25-1/2", with a spring clasp. In very good to excellent condition. A lovely vintage glass beaded necklace.
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Item #10566 $45.00
Green Crystal Bead Jewelry

Vintage Peridot Glass Crystal Earrings
Item #10739

Here is a lovely pair of vintage Peridot faceted glass crystal earrings. Created by crystal beads with Aurora Borealis finish providing a dazzling array of colors when the light hits the beads and small gold beads. Clip on earrings. Measure 1" in diameter. Very good condition. Unsigned.
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Item #10739 $20.00

Contemporary Set Three-Strand Peridot Crystal Necklace & Earring Set
Item #10485

Here is contemporary Peridot three strand glass bead necklace with matching pierced earrings. We usually don't list contemporary items, but this necklace set is gorgeous. Aurora Borealis finish to the round faceted beads, giving a rainbow effect. Quite dazzling. Longest strand measures 16-1/2" with a J clasp extension. Earrings measure 1" in diameter. Heavy weight, good quality. Unmarked. A necklace full of dazzle for any time of the year.

Item #10485 $45.00

Vintage Emerald & Peridot Crystal Bead Earrings
Item #9349

Another lovely vintage faceted glass bead pair of earrings! Vintage, made of graduated diamond beads glass beads, emerald and Peridot in color, each 10mm, topped with emerald round bead as center. Earrings measure 1" in diameter. In very good condition. A very pretty pair of vintage crystal bead earrings.
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Item #9349 $18.00
Jet Black Crystal Bead Jewelry

Vintage Pair of Black Crystal Memory Bracelets
Item #11591

Add drama to your wrist. Theae vintage bracelest are simply elegant. Single strands of black faceted glass beads strung on wire. Beads measure 10mm. Goldfilled spacers in between and goldfilled caps on each end. Measure 2" x 1-3/4" in coiled shape; adjustable but appear to fit smaller sized wrists. Unsigned. In very good condition with vintage patina on some spacers; we have not attempted to clean items. We like to remind customers that these items have been previously owned and worn.

$48.00

Vintage Jet Crystal Faceted Glass Bead Necklace-Long-30"
Item #11172

Here is vintage faceted glass bead necklace with dramatic jet beads. Large size beads-each measures 12mm. length measures 30", with an jump ring clasp. In very good condition. Dramatic necklace.
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Item #11171 $56.00

Vintage Karla Jordan Jet Glass Bead & Quartz Bracelet
Item #11096

Here is vintage bead bracelet created by jewelry designer Karla Jordan. Her pieces are difficult to find and very collectible. Her early pieces date from the 1970s. and are considered "Art To Wear". Her designs are handcrafted and limited editions; and were only sold in the finest department stores and upscale boutiques. This vintage bracelet is created with large jet black beads, accented with Quartz pieces. It measures 7-1/2" in length and is 1-1/2" at its widest point; jet black glass beads measure 9mm. Lobster clasp closure. Rectangular Hang tag reads Karla Jordan. Wonderful workmanship and quality. In almost unused condition. You will find you wear this collectible bracelet over and over again...

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Item #11096 $58.00

Vintage Jet & Crystal Faceted Glass Bead Necklace
Item #11095

Here is vintage faceted glass bead necklace featuring a variety of glass beads including faceted jet and crystal beads, crystal cone shaped beads, and smaller black glass beads. Measures 16" in length. In very good condition. A stunning necklace design for that special night out...
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Item #11095 $38.00

Vintage Jet & Crystal Faceted Glass Bead Necklace
Item #11094

Here is vintage faceted glass bead necklace with dramatic jet and crystal combination. Faceted beads measure 9mm with silvertone caps; crystal bicone beads in between. Length measures 17-1/2", with an jump ring clasp. In very good condition. Fabulous color!
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Item #11094 $52.00

Vintage Jet Black Crystal German Earrings
Item #10857

Circa 1940s or earlier. Lovely vintage black crystal earrings. Screwback style. Features faceted round beads with a larger center drop bead. Each earring measures 1-1/2" in length x 1" wide. Marked Made in Germany on each earring. In very good condition. Quite lovely.
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Item #10857 $15.00
Vintage Jet Black Crystal Necklace-Long Length
Item #10816

Here is a wonderful vintage jet black crystal necklace. Features 8mm faceted black round crystal beads. Measures 25", with beaded push in clasp closure. Very good condition. Unmarked. A very collectible gift for yourself or someone you love. We have a variety of matching bracelets, too.

Item #10816 $32.00

Vintage Black Jet Crystal Brooch
Item #10803

Here is a dramatic vintage black jet crystal brooch featuring varying sized faceted black glass crystal beads. Brooch measures 1-3/4" in diameter, with a goldtone frame. This item is in very good condition.
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Item #10803 $22.00
Vintage Jet Black Crystal Necklace-Long Length
Item #10772

Here is a wonderful vintage jet black crystal necklace. Features 9mm faceted black round crystal beads. Measures 23", with beaded push in clasp closure. Very good condition. Unmarked. A very collectible gift for yourself or someone you love. We have a variety of matching bracelets, too.

Item #10772 $32.00
Vintage Jet Black Crystal Necklace
Item #10627

Here is a wonderful vintage jet black crystal necklace. Features graduated faceted black round crystal beads. Measures 15-1/4", with spring clasp closure. Very good condition. Unmarked. A very collectible gift for yourself or someone you love.
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Item #10627 $32.00
Smoky Crystal Bead Jewelry

SOLD Vintage Smoky Crystal & Pearl Memory Bracelet & Smoky Crystal Earrings
Item #10633

Add sparkle to your wrist and ears. This vintage bracelet set is simply elegant. A singe strand of smoky gray pearls and smoky Aurora Borealis crystal beads. Two pearl and crystal dangles at spring closure. Safety chain, too. Clip earrings feature dangling smoky Aurora Borealis beads. Unsigned. We like to remind customers that this item has been previously owned and worn.
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Item #10633 $36.00
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