Ancient and Vintage Beads

04/09/2026

30/08/2026

A box I haven’t opened since 2019.
I thought this was loose stock. It’s not: these are finished necklaces and I genuinely didn’t remember I had them.

This is what happens after 24 years of collecting: things get put away “for later” and later becomes years.

Cream strand: 24 strands of seed beads
Pink strand: 20 strands of seed beads
Ca 40 cm
Each necklace is only 25€ ✨

Claim your strand here, these won’t be listed in my Etsy shop.

29/08/2026

A client sent me this. Google’s AI named us the #1 source when she searched for the best vintage Murano bead dealers 🥰

26/08/2026

✨ Rare necklaces featuring handmade, gold-washed filigree beads and stunning amulets. These beauties will be available in Friday’s Facebook Sale (post 11 😏)…

Whether you love ethnic jewels or create bespoke jewellery, you need these in your collection! ✨

Not a member yet of the Facebook Sales Group? The direct link is in the first comment!

24/08/2026

✨ Et voilà: the Ancient & Vintage Beads Facebook Sales Events Calendar for AW 2026! ✨

The coming months are going to be very busy, so I’ve been planning all my Sales Events right through to the end of the year! 🗓️ Mark your calendars & save the dates!

The Sales are organised in my Sales Events Facebook group, the direct link is in the pinned post!

I’m also excited to be participating in two events in Antwerp:
📍 October 1–4: Antwerp Jewelry Week
📍 November 21–22: Antwerp Gemstones Fair

I can’t wait to share my collection of ancient & vintage beads, and see you at one of these events!

More details coming soon — stay tuned! 📿

12/08/2026

I was on television today about the new packaging rules! Together we can stop this madness 💪

Zelfstandige ondernemers in Antwerpen verenigen zich tegen de Europese pakjeswet. Die nieuwe wet moet afval en de toevloed van kleine pakketjes, vooral uit China, terugdringen. Maar kleine zelfstandigen verdrinken in de administratieve rompslomp die daarbij komt kijken. Want voor ieder land waarnaar...

07/05/2026

Preparing tomorrow’s Facebook Sale!

A Facebook Sale actually starts weeks before the event. I’m constantly brainstorming new themes to create sales that feel inspiring and unique.

Once the theme is clear in my mind, I start going through boxes and drawers, carefully selecting beads and strands that fit the story of the sale.

When the date is fixed, I divide everything into 25–30 matching lots. Then comes one of my favorite parts: creating small combinations of beads that work beautifully together and make each set visually exciting.

When all the sets are ready, it’s time for photography, luckily I have my light box!

First, I make the announcement picture and create the Facebook event. The day before the sale, I write all descriptions and often retake a few photos to make sure everything looks just right.

In the meantime, I regularly post previews on Facebook and Instagram so you can discover what will be on offer.

And finally… the day before the sale, I schedule all Facebook posts.

Fingers crossed, hopefully you’ll love tomorrow’s selection as much as I loved preparing it!