The luck of the Irish Mix

St Patty’s Day Greens

Vintage Cut Glass Sparkle Bead Mix

A fun mix of 100% vintage faceted glass beads... no firepolish…lots of crisp sparkle!

This collection, like all my lots, is made-up of beads purchased or collected in the 60s through the 90s. I only bought Swarovski myself, but upon inheriting a large collection, some of the Austrian and Swarovski got mixed in with other manufacturers. Some stayed clearly labeled, some didn’t.  If I know for sure if a bead is Austrian or Swarovski,I will say. Otherwise, see pictures and ask questions. Swarovski generally is almost perfectly spaced facets, especially right around the string holes. Austrian cut crystals often have a deepness of color or lusters that modern fakes can’t replicate well. As always, ask questions, there’s so much to learn about vintage beads!

 This is mostly new old stock, the newest items are from the late 90s.  

Top row, left to right:

8x6mm faceted rondelle - Light jade color with AB (auroraborealis) iridescent finish

8x6mm faceted rondelle – light Kelly green towards a darkperidot -

8x6mm faceted rondelle – very close to a true peridot gemcolor, bright medium green.

Second Row L to R:

8mm faceted round – Slightly brighter and springer than thelast green, catches the eye

4x3mm faceted rondelle – spacer sized in a Kelly to brightemerald green.

5.5mm faceted cube - in a bright jade with AB finish.  It nearly matches the color of those beautifulvintage mid-century jadeite glass kitchenware’s.  Retro and modern at the same time.

8x6mm faceted rondelle – deep Kelly green towards Emerald

3rd row left to right:

6x4mm faceted rondelle in bright spring green

6x4mmfaceted rondelle in pale spring green

6x4mm faceted rondelle in a glowylight jade tone

8x6mm faceted rondelle in opaque in a medium green I might callmoss or juniper