Antique Beads

Should you clean old African trade beads? I’m personally not averse to the idea of giving trade beads a gentle rub over if using them…

Looking at this strand of Tomato Beads, it’s hard to believe they’re over a hundred years old. With their smooth oval shape and vibrant color,…

African Recycled Glass Beads run the gamut of styles, shapes and sizes. But, while I’ve been using these eco-friendly African Beads in my own designs…

Exuberant and ornate, it’s not difficult to imagine why Venetian Trade Beads were so highly coveted by African tribespeople during the trade era. An essential…

It is difficult to tell old glass beads and antique glass beads apart. Antique glass beads are glass beads which are over 100 years old,…

Antique chevron beads which are in very high demand. An example of an antique chevron bead is shown below. These beads come in different shapes…

Antique padre beads such as the ones shown below are popular. They are popular not just because they are antique, but because they are still…

A recession shouldn’t mean a girl has to go without her accessories. Keep yourself looking fabulous and make your jewelery at home. There are all…

People often ask us how to clean and maintain their antique beads and trade beads. Because antique beads can often be as old as several…

Beads from Africa are made in all four corners of the world, especially old and antique African beads. Millefiori trade beads were made in Venice,…