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The fifth Chinese Bead Fair. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-27 20:51 ) (95 reads) file img

September Beijing venue. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-28 00:08 ) (66 reads) file img
Amber, turquoise and dZi. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-28 00:09 ) (61 reads) file img
Pumtek. -Notice repairs. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-28 00:10 ) (59 reads) file img

The Amsterdam Traditional Jewelry & Textiles Fair 25 September 2016 --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:17 ) (80 reads) file img

Toguna --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:21 ) (66 reads) file img
BeadBrothers --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:28 ) (66 reads) file img
Ethnocraft --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:32 ) (63 reads) file img
Pagode --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:35 ) (61 reads) file img
Sigrid van Roode --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:41 ) (60 reads) file img
Khyber Gallery --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:43 ) (61 reads) file img
Pieternel de Hoogh --- Anansi ( 2016-09-27 12:44 ) (63 reads) file img
Thank you for the images! It warms my heart..... --- Joyce ( 2016-09-27 19:38 ) (37 reads)
Nice photos. Vicarious thrill. Thank you. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-27 20:57 ) (4 reads)

sumerian frog bead --- nishedha ( 2016-09-26 03:04 ) (141 reads) file img

I am blushing with humility in admiration of your good taste. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-26 03:59 ) (10 reads)
simply fantastic! (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2016-09-26 08:21 ) (10 reads)
Thank you: you good, me good! --- nishedha ( 2016-09-27 01:17 ) (67 reads) file img
In AWE! (no text) --- TASART ( 2016-09-27 10:51 ) (6 reads)
Re: sumerian frog bead --- Ms J ( 2016-09-27 11:28 ) (44 reads)
Re: sumerian frog bead: ditto, ditto, ditto! (no text) --- cicada ( 2016-09-27 13:55 ) (3 reads)
It is exquisite! Thank you for showing it. (no text) --- Joyce ( 2016-09-27 19:32 ) (2 reads)

what do you guys think of these? --- ilikebeads ( 2016-09-27 17:15 ) (67 reads) file img

Re: a few more pics... --- ilikebeads ( 2016-09-27 17:17 ) (43 reads) file img

I need professional help. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-23 14:20 ) (167 reads) file img

This old bead... --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-23 15:04 ) (104 reads) file img
Go for High Karat Gold (no text) --- Art ( 2016-09-23 21:33 ) (22 reads)
- Going for High Karat Gold... --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-23 22:47 ) (94 reads)
  - Re: Going for High Karat Gold... --- karavanserai ( 2016-09-24 01:40 ) (89 reads)
Take two of these and call me in the morning... --- David ( 2016-09-25 06:10 ) (100 reads) file img
Adding the wire... --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-25 15:52 ) (73 reads)

Can you identify what shape you'd call these beads? --- sohall909 ( 2016-09-17 12:43 ) (192 reads) file img

Inverted bicones??? (no text) --- lopacki ( 2016-09-17 14:30 ) (26 reads)
How about double, mirrored or twinned hourglass? (no text) --- jrj ( 2016-09-18 00:30 ) (25 reads)
capstans, or parallel-grooved 2- or 3-segmented spools? --- Stefany ( 2016-09-18 09:38 ) (55 reads)
- For me, 'spools' does it.... --- Luann Udell ( 2016-09-20 19:19 ) (28 reads)
These beads remind me of the mid-century walnut stools... --- jrj ( 2016-09-18 10:34 ) (45 reads)
Re: Can you identify what shape you'd call these beads? --- lindabd ( 2016-09-18 19:34 ) (57 reads)
What are they made of? (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-19 22:28 ) (17 reads)
Re: Can you identify what shape you'd call these beads? --- marinus274 ( 2016-09-23 13:58 ) (39 reads)
- Re: Re: Can you identify what shape you'd call these beads? --- Stefany ( 2016-09-23 23:35 ) (37 reads)

Bead repair --- lindabd ( 2016-09-11 07:01 ) (272 reads) file img

Antique Tibetan Mosaic coral~ --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-12 00:09 ) (195 reads) file img
- Wow! Very cool beads! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2016-09-12 20:20 ) (40 reads)
New repair of Islamic era bead --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-13 15:15 ) (139 reads) file img
- I quite like SEEING the repair. It becomes an easily recognized part of the history of the bead. --- lindabd ( 2016-09-13 21:36 ) (79 reads)
  - A very nice way to think about it & improved the bead karma for me - thanks! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-14 08:23 ) (32 reads)
  - Re: I quite like SEEING the repair --- ann ( 2016-09-14 10:10 ) (80 reads)
Jatim millfiore --- lindabd ( 2016-09-13 19:03 ) (149 reads) file img
Jatim repair with glue --- hans ( 2016-09-14 04:23 ) (127 reads) file img
Two more cleverly repaired Jatim beads --- lindabd ( 2016-09-16 05:35 ) (98 reads) file img
Good Repairs 1 & 2 --- Will ( 2016-09-16 06:53 ) (125 reads) file img
- Thanks for the interesting posts --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-17 18:40 ) (47 reads)
Good repairs 3 & 4 --- Will ( 2016-09-16 07:07 ) (120 reads) file img
- you have a fine taste ! (no text) --- ancient beads ( 2016-09-17 03:32 ) (25 reads)
- Thanks, Yankee. I've had good teachers here - you among them! (no text) --- Will ( 2016-09-18 15:24 ) (15 reads)
Good repairs 5 & 6 --- Will ( 2016-09-16 07:24 ) (110 reads) file img
- another one --- judy ( 2016-09-16 11:42 ) (93 reads) file img
Large chevron --- beadweyr ( 2016-09-16 11:37 ) (119 reads) file img
This well worn large coral bead is from Morocco. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-18 04:12 ) (106 reads) file img
- At one time, it would have been wrapped silver or gold wire. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-18 04:13 ) (102 reads) file img
  - Re: At one time, it would have been wrapped in gold or silver wire. --- lindabd ( 2016-09-18 19:28 ) (47 reads)
Repaired bead from my Secret Santa last year --- Art ( 2016-09-18 08:07 ) (109 reads) file img
- That's really lovely! (no text) --- Will ( 2016-09-18 15:18 ) (17 reads)
Re: Bead repair --- kika ( 2016-09-23 09:43 ) (61 reads) file img

Tucson fall show worth the trip? --- Talli ( 2016-09-08 12:44 ) (145 reads)

Don't think so --- Floorkasp ( 2016-09-08 13:46 ) (116 reads)
- Re: Don't think so --- Talli ( 2016-09-08 22:55 ) (88 reads)
Re: Tucson fall show worth the trip? --- lopacki ( 2016-09-08 14:34 ) (106 reads)
Re: Tucson fall show worth the trip? --- tigertiger ( 2016-09-22 11:02 ) (65 reads)
the easy answer is no....unless...... --- JohnnyAppleBead ( 2016-09-23 07:55 ) (46 reads) file img

23,000 Year Old Beads found in Japanese cave --- Art ( 2016-09-18 12:30 ) (187 reads) link file img

The Beads were seashell found on Okinawa --- Art ( 2016-09-19 07:18 ) (103 reads) link
Pics of the beads --- floorkasp ( 2016-09-19 11:35 ) (106 reads)
- Did you see the beads?? --- Luann Udell ( 2016-09-20 19:16 ) (68 reads)
  - Odd... --- Floorkasp ( 2016-09-21 02:03 ) (76 reads)

Stefany's son, Thomas Heatherwick... --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-14 22:10 ) (178 reads)

although off-topic, it will have holes through the centre... (no text) --- Stefany ( 2016-09-15 00:59 ) (36 reads)
- Early conceptual model? --- lindabd ( 2016-09-15 11:55 ) (120 reads) file img
  - fascinating- how big? (no text) --- Stefany ( 2016-09-15 13:45 ) (31 reads)
    - About 10 mm! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2016-09-15 17:02 ) (34 reads)
      - a hive just big enough for one bee! (no text) --- Stefany ( 2016-09-21 00:00 ) (14 reads)

Clasps --- Biddulph ( 2016-09-13 23:52 ) (131 reads)

I feel it may be very interesting to attempt dating a line up of clasps. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-14 02:45 ) (46 reads)
bead caps too --- birdi ( 2016-09-14 20:15 ) (67 reads)
- sometimes a clasp is the best indicator of date/place/epoch (no text) --- Stefany ( 2016-09-15 01:02 ) (31 reads)

Antique Venetian glass perfume bottle with fioratto and aventurini. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-13 22:43 ) (193 reads) file img

Wayne, How would you date this bottle? Thanks, Fred (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-14 10:13 ) (42 reads)
- How would you date this........ --- TASART ( 2016-09-14 12:20 ) (112 reads)
  - Thank you, Santo Thomas. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-14 13:11 ) (86 reads)
  - Great bottle Fred, Thomas such a sweet talker you, --- beadweyr ( 2016-09-14 15:46 ) (81 reads)
    - Thank you Wayne. Here is a close up of the murrina. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-14 23:43 ) (88 reads) file img

an image intended for my book but not included --- Stefany ( 2016-09-11 13:18 ) (210 reads) file img

the book looks like this: --- Stefany ( 2016-09-12 01:58 ) (159 reads) file img
- Congratulations! Looks very nice Stefany. Am eager to read it. (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2016-09-12 02:05 ) (35 reads)
- Very handsome cover. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-12 03:03 ) (80 reads)
- Congratulations! --- rubyzane ( 2016-09-12 12:13 ) (56 reads)
- Group order --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-12 16:09 ) (95 reads)
  - Re: Group order: Count me in! (no text) --- nharlow42 ( 2016-09-12 17:17 ) (34 reads)
  - Re: Group order - add my name --- Ms J ( 2016-09-12 23:50 ) (57 reads)
- Oo it looks stunning! I hope to purchase it as well (no text) --- Heleen ( 2016-09-13 01:17 ) (31 reads)
- LOVE the cover --- Luann Udell ( 2016-09-13 21:42 ) (40 reads)
- Re: the book looks like this: --- mparis ( 2016-09-14 07:34 ) (55 reads)
Great news, Stefany! Congratulations! --- Joyce ( 2016-09-12 20:49 ) (61 reads)
Will be looking forward to reading it! --- floorkasp ( 2016-09-13 09:21 ) (54 reads)

for Floor, Tom's Rustic Chevron --- Art ( 2016-09-07 20:20 ) (232 reads) file img

Cool bead --- floorkasp ( 2016-09-10 09:30 ) (111 reads) file img
- With some help from my friends --- floorkasp ( 2016-09-10 10:08 ) (127 reads) file img
  - Nice Job --- Art ( 2016-09-10 12:09 ) (86 reads)
  - Yes, it was fun and educating --- hans ( 2016-09-14 04:38 ) (57 reads)

Art Deco --- Biddulph ( 2016-09-14 02:13 ) (88 reads)

Clasps --- Biddulph ( 2016-09-13 23:48 ) (70 reads)

Faux amber, old or new? --- CoinCoin ( 2016-08-30 11:30 ) (251 reads) file img

If really lightweight they could be polystyrene beads --- Rosanna ( 2016-08-30 14:35 ) (89 reads)
- Re: If really lightweight they could be polystyrene beads --- CoinCoin ( 2016-08-31 19:09 ) (62 reads)
- Would like to send you one for testing --- CoinCoin ( 2016-08-31 19:11 ) (56 reads)
Rosanna, I can't figure out how to contact you --- nharlow42 ( 2016-08-30 16:58 ) (129 reads) file img
- Please "login" with your password to see your personal messages --- Rosanna ( 2016-08-30 17:48 ) (75 reads)
- Even plastic can have great character --- CoinCoin ( 2016-08-31 19:15 ) (79 reads)
  - I don't think these are old cracked plastic. Will let you all know the test results. (no text) --- nharlow42 ( 2016-09-01 10:12 ) (44 reads)
- Raw or recent copal --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-03 17:25 ) (137 reads) file img
  - natural resins and the plants they come from --- nharlow42 ( 2016-09-06 07:09 ) (76 reads)
Polystyrene beads from ??? Likely China. --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-09 17:07 ) (77 reads) file img
- Re: Polystyrene beads from ??? Likely China. --- CoinCoin ( 2016-09-13 17:11 ) (40 reads)
Re: Faux amber, old or new? --- rubyzane ( 2016-09-12 12:24 ) (74 reads) file img
- Those Germans - there they go again... --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-12 16:05 ) (67 reads)
  - Re: Those Germans - there they go again... --- CoinCoin ( 2016-09-13 17:15 ) (56 reads)
    - So here's where the fun comes in - how to really ID the beads --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-13 18:16 ) (62 reads)

Crumb / End-of-Day Age & Origin? --- CoinCoin ( 2016-09-01 10:16 ) (217 reads) file img

mix? --- Floorkasp ( 2016-09-01 11:14 ) (94 reads)
Four are Venetian --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-01 11:25 ) (97 reads)
- Venetian crumb bead strand --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-01 11:54 ) (117 reads) file img
The four cylinders are Venetian drawn beads, I forgot to add. (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-02 08:13 ) (44 reads)
- Re: The four cylinders are Venetian drawn beads, I forgot to add. --- CoinCoin ( 2016-09-13 17:28 ) (51 reads)
  - Sorry, that was not very clear --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-13 18:08 ) (62 reads) file img

Bead ID please? --- lindabd ( 2016-09-06 11:14 ) (250 reads) file img

Whole necklace looks like this: --- lindabd ( 2016-09-06 11:31 ) (147 reads) file img
They could be phenolic resin beads --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-06 14:20 ) (87 reads)
- Re: They could be phenolic resin beads --- lindabd ( 2016-09-07 22:02 ) (74 reads) file img
  - Bakelite is a phenolic resin --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-07 23:28 ) (59 reads)
    - Thank you again Rosanna, for very useful and thorough information. (no text) --- lindabd ( 2016-09-08 09:42 ) (36 reads)
      - Do you get a positive test for either set of beads, using ammonia or simichrome? (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-08 09:59 ) (37 reads)
        
        Re: Do you get a positive test for either set of beads, using ammonia or simichrome? --- lindabd ( 2016-09-08 12:49 ) (64 reads) file img
        
        Nope, they do not look like phenolic resin... --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-08 14:59 ) (50 reads)
        
        Re: Nope, they do not look like phenolic resin... --- lindabd ( 2016-09-08 16:47 ) (53 reads)
Re: Bead ID please? --- JEFF ( 2016-09-07 12:00 ) (116 reads)
- Re: Re: Bead ID please? --- lindabd ( 2016-09-07 22:15 ) (92 reads)
- Jeff may be onto something... --- Joyce ( 2016-09-08 18:55 ) (74 reads)
Not all ivory is elephant ivory. --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-08 20:59 ) (100 reads) file img
- Re: Not all ivory is elephant ivory. --- lindabd ( 2016-09-08 23:05 ) (71 reads)
  - If they are ivory, they could be shown to an ivory specialist. And then you would know. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-09 00:43 ) (39 reads)
    - i'll get on it. Thanks Fred! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2016-09-09 10:00 ) (31 reads)
- Re: Not all ivory is elephant ivory. --- ann ( 2016-09-12 12:05 ) (57 reads)

clues of the origins of those swirlies? --- Stefany ( 2016-09-11 07:06 ) (157 reads) file img

Re: clues of the origins of those swirlies? side view --- Stefany ( 2016-09-11 07:09 ) (96 reads) file img
- Re: Re: clues of the origins of those swirlies? back view --- Stefany ( 2016-09-11 07:10 ) (83 reads) file img
  - Re: Re: Re: clues of the origins of those swirlies? back view --- Stefany ( 2016-09-11 07:14 ) (84 reads)
    - Re: Re: Re: Re: clues of the origins of those swirlies? back view --- napoleone ( 2016-09-11 09:53 ) (86 reads)
      - good information, thanks. they may have just been merchandise, or did they make them? (no text) --- Stefany ( 2016-09-11 10:15 ) (38 reads)
        
        Re: good information, thanks. they may have just been merchandise, or did they make them? --- napoleone ( 2016-09-11 10:42 ) (86 reads)
    - Re: Re: Re: Re: clues of the origins of those swirlies? back view (no text) --- napoleone ( 2016-09-11 09:54 ) (37 reads)

Are these wound glass beads? --- sohall909 ( 2016-09-09 15:59 ) (197 reads) file img

They sure are! (no text) --- lopacki ( 2016-09-09 16:07 ) (39 reads)
- Re: They sure are! --- sohall909 ( 2016-09-09 16:17 ) (78 reads)
Good call Paula (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-09 16:27 ) (46 reads)
Re: Are these wound glass beads? --- Paula ( 2016-09-09 18:13 ) (107 reads)
- Paula is right..... --- Joyce ( 2016-09-09 20:27 ) (97 reads)
  - Ebay Bidas questionable --- Paula ( 2016-09-10 06:39 ) (84 reads)
  - Ebay Bidas questionable --- Paula ( 2016-09-10 06:39 ) (64 reads)

mix of victorian jet carved beads, collected, graduated and threaded together with knots by me --- Stefany ( 2016-09-06 08:55 ) (186 reads) file img

How beautiful!!! (no text) --- lindabd ( 2016-09-06 11:11 ) (33 reads)
Very cool beads and the contrasting thread really makes the design work wonderfully! (no text) --- Rosanna ( 2016-09-06 14:12 ) (32 reads)
That is beautiful, Stefany! --- Joyce ( 2016-09-06 21:37 ) (58 reads)

What the heck? --- ilikebeads ( 2016-08-29 10:15 ) (290 reads) file img

I've seen similar with coral... Japanese seller, single beads, very high prices. --- birdi ( 2016-08-30 01:17 ) (111 reads)
- Re: I've seen similar with coral... Japanese seller, single beads, very high prices. --- ilikebeads ( 2016-08-30 03:19 ) (93 reads)
  - If it is true Jadeite the price is right. --- lopacki ( 2016-08-30 09:25 ) (113 reads)
    - Re: If it is true Jadeite the price is right. --- ilikebeads ( 2016-09-05 02:42 ) (83 reads)
      - Re: Re: If it is true Jadeite the price is right. --- lopacki ( 2016-09-05 09:25 ) (81 reads)
        
        Re: Re: Re: Thank you very much Danny :) (no text) --- ilikebeads ( 2016-09-05 09:31 ) (44 reads)
I thought this was informative... --- JustMe ( 2016-08-30 09:58 ) (117 reads) link
Though, I must not have an eye... --- JustMe ( 2016-08-30 10:15 ) (129 reads) file img

Bead Id Request Found in Mali --- beads-de ( 2016-09-02 10:03 ) (243 reads) file img

Re: Bead Id Request Found in Mali --- kika ( 2016-09-03 13:12 ) (138 reads)

Moroccan agates --- frank ( 2016-09-03 09:23 ) (161 reads)

Re: Moroccan agates --- frank ( 2016-09-03 09:28 ) (145 reads) file img
- Re: Re: Moroccan agates --- frank ( 2016-09-03 09:28 ) (133 reads) file img

. (no text) --- Frederick II ( 2016-09-01 09:50 ) (71 reads)

I love how... --- JustMe ( 2016-08-30 03:23 ) (224 reads) file img

Curious... --- JustMe ( 2016-08-29 12:25 ) (138 reads) file img

You may also... --- JustMe ( 2016-08-29 12:35 ) (109 reads) file img

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