Ancient and Vintage Beads

Ancient and Vintage Beads Venetian, ancient & tribal beads for collectors & designers. Largest stock of Venetian beads 📿 outside Venice!

Our weekly Sales Events have been transferred to the Facebook Sales Group (see pinned post!)
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01/06/2026

The past 3 days, I have been selecting and stringing the most amazing old and ancient millefiori beads! I’m really looking forward showing you these treasures!

But these… A rare lilac colour, matching my skirt perfectly… Should I keep them for myself 🤔 ?

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!

05/05/2026

These stunning Venetian beads found a new home…

05/05/2026

Industrial espionage in the bead world? Absolutely!

In 1706, two spies from Turnov in Bohemia were sent to Venice to uncover the secret behind its legendary ruby-red glass, made with gold dust. They returned five years later without the recipe but something they learned because soon after, Bohemia developed its own brilliant red glass and changed bead history forever!

Already masters in garnet cutting, Bohemian artisans used their skills to create faceted glass beads all originally cut and polished entirely by hand.

This Friday I’m offering a curated selection of Bohemian glass beads! The direct link is in my bio!

This Friday the most colourful Sale ever! Bohemian & Idar Oberstein Trade BeadsI will put the link to the Sales Group in...
05/05/2026

This Friday the most colourful Sale ever! Bohemian & Idar Oberstein Trade Beads

I will put the link to the Sales Group in the comments!

Save 20% NOW!I’m running a Black Friday Sale on Etsy from TODAY!I’m selling out my Etsy shop! Enjoy a 💥20% discount💥 sta...
24/11/2025

Save 20% NOW!

I’m running a Black Friday Sale on Etsy from TODAY!

I’m selling out my Etsy shop! Enjoy a 💥20% discount💥 starting today Monday 24th!

No code needed, the 20% is deducted automatically.

📦Important note about logistics📦
If you currently have a box with me, I will add your Etsy purchases to your existing box and ship them together with your other purchases. Any duplicate shipping charges will be refunded immediately.

Please use ‼️this link ‼️to visit my Etsy shop:
https://creatoriq.cc/3qc6eD5 (clickable link in copy).

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