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Where did the Aztec Turquoise come from --- Paula E ( 2018-06-17 20:42 ) (11 reads)

Where did the Aztec Turquoise come from --- Paula E ( 2018-06-16 21:01 ) (67 reads)

Re: Where did the Aztec Turquoise come from --- Paula E ( 2018-06-17 08:47 ) (47 reads)

Odd bead on a strand --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-05 22:13 ) (236 reads) file img

More views --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-05 22:14 ) (79 reads) file img
Hopefully a crisper shot --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-05 22:17 ) (84 reads) file img
- Only the ragged cuticles are crisper. Sorry!! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-05 22:18 ) (22 reads)
Re: Odd bead on a strand --- odan ( 2018-06-08 13:23 ) (55 reads)
Guessing --- floorkasp ( 2018-06-08 14:06 ) (66 reads)
obvious question- what was it threaded with? (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-06-09 02:38 ) (16 reads)
- I think it was on a strand of mixed trade beads. So...that grass stuff?? (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-10 18:57 ) (11 reads)
  - so on Raffia with other african trade beads then its a moulded czech bead mishap...? (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-06-11 06:53 ) (11 reads)
    - raffia is not always a good indication --- judy ( 2018-06-11 16:13 ) (61 reads)
      - It's also almost perfect! --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-11 17:47 ) (45 reads)
      - Re: raffia --- stefany ( 2018-06-11 23:43 ) (43 reads)
        
        Re: Re: raffia --- judy ( 2018-06-12 09:18 ) (44 reads)
        
        raffia- dont think i've ever seen it used with chinese beads --- stefany ( 2018-06-12 09:32 ) (36 reads)
        "raffia is no longer a guideline for identification."...Judy is right... --- Joyce ( 2018-06-12 18:10 ) (80 reads) file img
        
        No doubt!!! (no text) --- kika ( 2018-06-13 06:01 ) (10 reads)
        Re: chinese on Raffia, etc. --- Stefany ( 2018-06-13 08:44 ) (49 reads)
        
        Re: Re: chinese on Raffia, etc. --- kika ( 2018-06-14 02:27 ) (41 reads)
        
        That entire strand is Chinese???? --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-15 20:24 ) (36 reads)

Anybody know what they are --- monkeyrs6 ( 2018-06-14 10:39 ) (170 reads) file img

Re: Anybody know what they are --- Frederick II ( 2018-06-14 21:00 ) (94 reads)
- Re: Re: Anybody know what they are --- monkeyrs6 ( 2018-06-15 08:57 ) (50 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: Anybody know what they are --- lopacki ( 2018-06-15 09:40 ) (56 reads)
Lovely beads! Could we possibly see a photo of the whole strand? (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-06-14 21:44 ) (9 reads)
Show a picture of the entire group. 108 plus two is off. --- Frederick II ( 2018-06-15 12:29 ) (57 reads)

1867? Beads in Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka --- beadiste ( 2018-06-14 10:16 ) (94 reads)

Albert Summerfield beads and Ye Olde Curiosity Shop in Seattle --- beadiste ( 2018-06-14 10:21 ) (71 reads)
Pix --- beadiste ( 2018-06-14 10:29 ) (78 reads) file img
- One more --- beadiste ( 2018-06-14 10:31 ) (72 reads) file img

Seed beads on spools --- thejadedogdesigns ( 2018-06-07 12:32 ) (147 reads) file img

Re: Seed beads on spools --- Karlis ( 2018-06-07 23:29 ) (103 reads) file img
- Article in 'Beads' 1991 --- floorkasp ( 2018-06-08 00:52 ) (81 reads)
  - beads on wire ready for wreath construction- --- Stefany ( 2018-06-08 07:55 ) (78 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Seed beads on spools --- homj ( 2018-06-11 23:12 ) (42 reads) file

Fun comparison --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-10 19:06 ) (114 reads) file img

That's fun! The colors work very well. (no text) --- birdi ( 2018-06-11 02:41 ) (15 reads)

detective work needed --- sammitenn ( 2018-06-03 23:56 ) (250 reads) file img

Re: detective work needed --- stefany ( 2018-06-04 00:47 ) (107 reads)
- found the image- --- stefany ( 2018-06-04 02:40 ) (115 reads) file
Re: detective work needed --- sammitenn ( 2018-06-04 03:23 ) (86 reads)
Wild guess on design --- Luann Udell ( 2018-06-05 22:21 ) (66 reads)
- Re: Wild guess on design --- sammitenn ( 2018-06-06 09:54 ) (53 reads)

little mysteries --- lindabd ( 2018-06-03 21:42 ) (217 reads) file img

Re: little mysteries --- stefany ( 2018-06-04 00:53 ) (101 reads)
- Thank you Stefany! And this is a really odd one! --- lindabd ( 2018-06-04 10:53 ) (91 reads) file img
  - Yes, but I have seen them before! --- floorkasp ( 2018-06-04 11:44 ) (76 reads)
    - Ach! Of course not Prossers! I know the difference. Just sloppy... Thanks! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-06-04 21:37 ) (31 reads)
- White ones --- Floorkasp ( 2018-06-04 13:46 ) (69 reads)
  - Thank you Floor. It there something particular that would point to a French origin? (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-06-05 09:34 ) (20 reads)
    - Tricky --- floorkasp ( 2018-06-06 00:53 ) (52 reads)
      - Re: Tricky - got it. Thanks! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-06-06 07:06 ) (19 reads)

The World in a Bead by Augusto Panini --- Karlis ( 2018-06-05 16:06 ) (126 reads) link file img

Englsh edition reprinted, this is great news. Thanks! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-06-05 19:27 ) (23 reads)

Friendship Indiana SOON! June 7...... --- Art ( 2018-06-04 09:42 ) (133 reads) file img

Wooden chevron Beads --- Art ( 2018-06-04 09:45 ) (99 reads)
Happy Trails! An iconic event, it sounds like a blast! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-06-05 19:26 ) (22 reads)

Stone or Glass beads --- Sallie ( 2018-06-01 23:48 ) (229 reads) file img

Re: Stone or Glass beads --- odan ( 2018-06-02 06:50 ) (134 reads) file img
Re: Stone or Glass beads --- ancient beads ( 2018-06-02 09:56 ) (113 reads)
- Amethyst? --- floorkasp ( 2018-06-02 10:25 ) (98 reads)
  - Re: Amethyst? --- ancient beads ( 2018-06-02 13:24 ) (99 reads) file img
    - Re: Re: Amethyst? --- Sallie ( 2018-06-03 03:06 ) (80 reads) file img
      - Re: Burmese Tircul Beads --- Beadman ( 2018-06-03 18:42 ) (82 reads)
        
        Re: Re: Burmese Tircul Beads --- Sallie ( 2018-06-03 23:28 ) (68 reads)

materials used for heishi beads --- lindabd ( 2018-05-09 08:17 ) (250 reads) file img

Re: materials used for heishi beads --- stefany ( 2018-05-10 00:06 ) (149 reads)
- Thank you Stefany! Here are more images. --- lindabd ( 2018-05-10 07:43 ) (140 reads) file img
  - speckled off-white non glossy - ostrich egg shell (no text) --- birdi ( 2018-05-10 08:41 ) (66 reads)
- and finally, two faces of the brown shimmery disk - thanks for having a look! --- lindabd ( 2018-05-10 07:46 ) (134 reads) file img
Re: Hishi Materials --- Beadman ( 2018-05-15 01:38 ) (133 reads)
- Re: Re: Hishi Materials --- frank ( 2018-05-15 12:09 ) (106 reads)
- Thank you so much for your thorough response --- lindabd ( 2018-05-25 11:12 ) (76 reads) file img
  - Re: "Hishi" --- Beadman ( 2018-05-26 13:05 ) (86 reads)
    - Re: Re: "Hishi" - Correction! --- Beadman ( 2018-06-03 17:51 ) (37 reads)
      - Thank you! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-06-03 21:13 ) (23 reads)
  - my opinion of your second strand -land snail shell --- stefany ( 2018-05-27 13:25 ) (70 reads)
    - Achatina- (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-05-28 05:12 ) (39 reads)
      - Re: Achatina- --- Beadman ( 2018-05-31 04:59 ) (61 reads)
        
        Re: Re: Achatina Photos --- Beadman ( 2018-05-31 05:12 ) (99 reads) file img
        
        Re: Re: Re: Achatina Photos --- JP ( 2018-05-31 21:55 ) (73 reads)
        
        No doubt (!) --- Beadman ( 2018-06-01 02:02 ) (56 reads)
        
        Now that snail comes the closest to CUTE than any snail I have seen! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-06-01 18:16 ) (28 reads)
        So pretty - and probably delicious! Thank you for the images. (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-06-03 10:51 ) (22 reads)

Please help novice collector with bead ID --- Silverbead ( 2018-05-28 12:35 ) (223 reads) file img

?? --- Joyce ( 2018-05-28 13:44 ) (107 reads) file img
Re: Please help novice collector with bead ID --- birdi ( 2018-05-28 13:56 ) (116 reads)
- Re: Re: Please help novice collector with bead ID --- Silverbead ( 2018-05-29 07:00 ) (73 reads)
Most likely Czech --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-29 00:35 ) (78 reads)
- Re: Most likely Czech --- Silverbead ( 2018-05-29 07:03 ) (70 reads)
  - Indeed another option --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-29 13:10 ) (63 reads)
    - Re: Indeed another option --- Silverbead ( 2018-05-29 14:25 ) (55 reads)
Czech --- birdi ( 2018-05-29 08:43 ) (66 reads)
- Re: Czech --- Silverbead ( 2018-05-29 14:28 ) (48 reads)
- Perhaps the Japanese version? --- lindabd ( 2018-05-30 08:51 ) (57 reads) file img
These are similar, but shinier --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-29 09:32 ) (93 reads) file img
- Excuse the dirt --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-29 09:37 ) (60 reads)
Re: Please help novice collector with bead ID --- odan ( 2018-05-30 06:33 ) (92 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Please help novice collector with bead ID --- Silverbead ( 2018-05-31 00:33 ) (56 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: Please help novice collector with bead ID --- odan ( 2018-06-01 11:24 ) (64 reads) file img

What are these black beads called? --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-26 11:27 ) (236 reads) link file img

Re: Bead Names --- Beadman ( 2018-05-26 12:18 ) (132 reads)
Re: What are these black beads called? --- stefany ( 2018-05-27 13:35 ) (80 reads)
Re: What are these black beads called? --- kika ( 2018-05-27 14:07 ) (79 reads)
- why give them names? --- birdi ( 2018-05-27 17:55 ) (68 reads)
  - Re: why give them names? --- kika ( 2018-05-28 00:12 ) (61 reads)
- Because I want to search for more --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-28 11:26 ) (49 reads)
What is the origin of these black beads? --- birdi ( 2018-05-27 18:28 ) (72 reads)
- Re: What is the origin of these black beads? --- JP ( 2018-05-27 20:43 ) (91 reads)
- sample card --- JP ( 2018-05-27 20:49 ) (127 reads) file img
  - Excellent! Thank you. (no text) --- birdi ( 2018-05-28 09:02 ) (36 reads)
  - Love this, and thank you!!! --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-28 11:27 ) (65 reads)
  - These are also short discoidal melon beads�but not the same beads. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-31 04:53 ) (32 reads)

Bead shoping in Rome --- alipersia ( 2018-05-27 11:23 ) (122 reads) link

Happy Memorial Day�What is on your bead bucket list? (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2018-05-27 04:41 ) (72 reads)

one of these --- Rosanna ( 2018-05-27 06:36 ) (141 reads) file

Some odd 8-sided "Russian" blue cane beads --- beadiste ( 2018-05-16 17:07 ) (265 reads) file img

An example of the wobbly layering --- beadiste ( 2018-05-16 17:14 ) (146 reads) file img
M�xican (?). --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 01:00 ) (118 reads)
- Jamey, Please show Ugly "chevron beads" --- beadbox ( 2018-05-20 05:33 ) (88 reads)
  - Re: Ugly "chevron beads" --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 17:50 ) (107 reads)
European, possibly late 18th, early 19th century --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 11:42 ) (132 reads) file img
- Similar 7-sided layered beads found in St. Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 11:56 ) (101 reads)
  - Not similar --- hans06 ( 2018-05-20 14:17 ) (93 reads) file img
    - Take another look at Karlis's article, Hans. There are indeed drawn faceted beads. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 14:41 ) (51 reads)
- Re: "Slave Trade" --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 18:01 ) (115 reads)
  - I bought three strands from him. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 18:38 ) (54 reads)
  - British slave trade banned in 1807, but of course the US trade continued --- beadiste ( 2018-05-21 09:43 ) (83 reads)
    - "Russians" and Slaves --- Karlis ( 2018-05-23 21:14 ) (80 reads)
      - Re: "Russians" and Slaves --- Beadman ( 2018-05-25 10:17 ) (82 reads)
        
        Re: Re: "Russians" and Slaves --- Karlis ( 2018-05-25 14:58 ) (73 reads)
        
        Loquis --- beadiste ( 2018-05-25 19:45 ) (73 reads) file img
- Re: European, possibly late 18th, early 19th century --- JP ( 2018-05-20 21:47 ) (117 reads)
  - Thanks, JP, for the explanation about Ghana beads calcification. --- beadiste ( 2018-05-21 10:17 ) (73 reads)
    - Re: Thanks, JP, for the explanation about Ghana beads calcification. --- JP ( 2018-05-21 21:07 ) (71 reads)
      - That's from the labeled samples shown in Perlen Aus Gablonz, yes?. (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-21 21:41 ) (40 reads)
Picards have a pic of the Mexican "Russian" beads --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 20:26 ) (128 reads) file img

Bead ID: 8 layer Venetian chevron ? --- beadweyr ( 2018-05-24 17:43 ) (153 reads) file img

Layer Issues - 2006-2007 --- Beadman ( 2018-05-25 09:41 ) (103 reads) link
- Re: Layer Issues - 2007-2009 --- Beadman ( 2018-05-25 10:14 ) (80 reads) link
  - Re: Re: Layer Issues - 2007-2009 --- beadweyr ( 2018-05-25 10:31 ) (84 reads)
    - You are welcome! (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-25 10:42 ) (28 reads)

What exactly is the "glow" coating in Czech seed beads? --- beadiste ( 2018-05-19 15:01 ) (116 reads)

Helpful, but not entirely so --- beadiste ( 2018-05-19 16:26 ) (86 reads)
- Re: iridescent metallic lustre effect --- stefany ( 2018-05-20 02:19 ) (71 reads)
  - Since I'm not sure what Chris intends by "glow"..., --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 03:51 ) (70 reads)
    - That's what some importers and retailers label them: "glow" (no text) --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 19:50 ) (36 reads)
    - See examples at the link --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 19:59 ) (67 reads) link
      - Re: Link to "Glow" --- Beadman ( 2018-05-25 10:41 ) (44 reads)
  - As I found out the hard way! (no text) --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-23 14:33 ) (33 reads)
- sorry duplicate post... (no text) --- stefany ( 2018-05-20 02:20 ) (34 reads)
Seems to be some sort of "Picasso" finish --- beadiste ( 2018-05-20 14:47 ) (54 reads)

rock crystal or glass? --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-23 17:39 ) (224 reads) file img

To me it looks just like wound glass. --- lindabd ( 2018-05-23 20:07 ) (83 reads)
- Re: To me it looks just like wound glass. --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-23 20:16 ) (88 reads)
  - Viking rock crystal beads --- Karlis ( 2018-05-23 20:59 ) (113 reads) file img
Re: rock crystal or glass? --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-24 00:05 ) (100 reads)
Rock crystal examples from two websites --- lindabd ( 2018-05-24 05:20 ) (95 reads) file img
Re: rock crystal or glass? --- kika ( 2018-05-24 06:09 ) (77 reads)
- Production in Africa? --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-24 07:51 ) (73 reads)
  - Re: Production in Africa? --- kika ( 2018-05-24 13:43 ) (63 reads)
My 2�, Glass, 1980-90s, India (no text) --- David ( 2018-05-24 08:35 ) (41 reads)
Thanks all, that helps a lot! (no text) --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-24 12:24 ) (29 reads)
- my thoughts --- judy ( 2018-05-24 18:03 ) (77 reads)
  - Re: my thoughts --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-24 19:46 ) (62 reads)
Re: rock crystal or glass? --- JP ( 2018-05-24 21:10 ) (95 reads) file img
- Re: Re: rock crystal or glass? --- kika ( 2018-05-25 05:49 ) (55 reads)
  - Re: Re: Re: rock crystal or glass? --- kika ( 2018-05-25 05:49 ) (63 reads) file img
- Thanks John. Those rocks are really lovely. (no text) --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-25 07:21 ) (32 reads)

Spectacular beaded collars --- beadiste ( 2018-05-24 07:50 ) (131 reads) file img

BCN around the world! --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-22 13:07 ) (180 reads) file img

Antique store --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-22 13:09 ) (150 reads) file img
- Looks kinda like my basement . . . --- nharlow42 ( 2018-05-23 20:22 ) (67 reads)
Some finds --- floorkasp ( 2018-05-22 13:14 ) (153 reads) file img

Buying beads in Athens --- Sammitenn ( 2018-05-17 12:28 ) (156 reads)

Not right in Athens --- Rosanna ( 2018-05-17 13:09 ) (136 reads)
- Re: Not right in Athens --- Sammitenn ( 2018-05-17 13:22 ) (105 reads)
Consider the Athens weekend market or "flea market." You might see some interesting things there. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 00:05 ) (39 reads)
Re: Buying beads in Athens --- Sammitenn ( 2018-05-22 00:41 ) (82 reads)

Semiotics: Beads, symbolism and self-awareness --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-11 05:49 ) (210 reads) file

Ooo, I think I'm going to love this before I even read it... --- beadiste ( 2018-05-11 12:31 ) (75 reads)
Recently published, with some pics --- beadiste ( 2018-05-11 20:46 ) (130 reads) file img
Beautifully rounded ostrich shell beads --- beadiste ( 2018-05-11 21:03 ) (147 reads) link file img
- Re: Beautifully rounded --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-12 05:12 ) (107 reads)
  - The notion of a "Eurocentric myth" in this context seems nonsensical to me. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-20 00:00 ) (41 reads)
    - Yes, I see your point - thanks. (no text) --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-20 06:37 ) (36 reads)

Update on back-filling rattlesnake beads --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-18 14:00 ) (129 reads) file img

Pic of tiny brushes --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-18 14:03 ) (96 reads) file img
Re: Update on back-filling rattlesnake beads --- odan ( 2018-05-19 07:36 ) (70 reads)
The very best result.... --- Luann Udell ( 2018-05-19 11:20 ) (104 reads) file img
- :) You are welcome :) (no text) --- beadweyr ( 2018-05-19 11:38 ) (42 reads)

Aids for those studying beads --- Karlis ( 2018-05-08 11:10 ) (217 reads)

Re: Aids for those studying beads --- Karlis ( 2018-05-08 16:15 ) (145 reads) link
Thank you Karlis - nice feature & very helpful! (no text) --- jatatoo ( 2018-05-09 08:22 ) (54 reads)
Thank you!. Super helpful! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2018-05-09 08:53 ) (57 reads)
Many thanks, Karlis! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-05-14 20:32 ) (41 reads)

Bangkok beads fair --- beadslearner ( 2018-05-08 11:01 ) (153 reads)

August 4-5, I am told. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2018-05-08 22:30 ) (69 reads)

any thoughts on these? --- sammitenn ( 2018-05-06 06:43 ) (239 reads) file img

Re: any thoughts on these? --- odan ( 2018-05-06 09:09 ) (157 reads) file img
- We have seen your duck already --- Art ( 2018-05-06 20:55 ) (136 reads)
Recent India made (no text) --- beadbox ( 2018-05-06 14:08 ) (67 reads)
Definitely Indian�but a cut above many such beads. I like the melon shape. (no text) --- Beadman ( 2018-05-06 18:46 ) (66 reads)

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