After a great visit with bead friends and many fine beads, some of which were purchased eagerly, my luggage was stolen off the first floor large luggage rack on my last train leg home today.

I lost all the beads and findings I purchased, as well as some personal beads I wore on the trip. Don't have any pictures of the new stuff, but here are some pictures of the lost necklaces. It would be a great help if you let me know if any appear on eBay, Etsy, Craigslist, etc.

It was especially sad to lose the special gifts people had brought for me, some all the way from Europe and Asia.

I got lazy about keeping all my beads on my person while traveling - lesson learned and be forewarned!

First 2 pix are a very fine strand of Venetians and my beloved 7L chevron.