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Vintage Swarovski and Other Vintage Beads and Stones

We occasionally acquire some vintage beads. Needless to say, these are in very limited quantities, and when they are gone, they are truly gone and you will have missed out. ;-)

Pagoda Beads by Swarovski

Also known as "potato-chip beads" or Article 5107 — these were produced by Swarovski for a very limited time. They were not economical to produce, as there was a lot of spoilage in the production process. Occasionally, we score some that have been in storage. We get them in their original packages. (Vitrail | Comet Or )

They were made with the holes either on the front (called a "Left" bead - see photo) or the back (foiled-side) (called a "Right" bead). When you string a "Right" and a "Left" together, they overlap and make a solid row of crystal. Sometimes, we even get the same colour in the same size in the left and right!

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Swarovski Rhinestones - 1 inch Faceted Round (1201) - Heliotrope (1)
Here's another fantasy gemstone - any costumers out there? You can make jewelry to make a queen weep. Work this into your medieval costume and dare anyone to call it out-of-period. An orgasmic colour - blue, teal, purple - the holy trinity of colours. These are an inch across. Pointed back, Silver foiled on the back, and the colour, oh, the colour! Swarovski style 1201 - similar to brilliant cut. No longer in production, but not old enough to qualify as vintage.(Packaging is newer style.) 27mm x 27mm x 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 21.60
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 1 inch Faceted Round (1201) - Sahara (1)
Oh. My. God. . . . If you have ever entertained fantasies of the Indiana Jones sort, stealing treasure from ancient tombs or plucking the gem out of the idol's eye - then you need one of these - because that's exactly what it looks like . These are an inch across. Pointed back, Silver foiled on the back, and the colour - Sahara - shades from stormy blue grey to crisp spring green. I'm thinking of having mine made into a huge cocktail ring - because I doubt I could pull off the hanging in the middle of the forehead look - but it's a tempting thought. Swarovski style 1201 - similar to brilliant cut. Vintage - no longer in production. 1st quality - excellent condition. 27mm x 27mm x 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 21.60
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Swarovski Vintage - 10 mm Pagoda Beads (5107) Left - Crystal Volcano (1)
Stunning colour! Vintage Swarovski beads. Silver foiled on one side. Left orientation = hole drilled on top side. Also known as potato chip beads - these are no longer in production, as they were too expensive to make. The left and right versions of these are designed to overlap when strung alternately (originally - they were designed to sew onto clothing). 10mm x 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 5.00
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s17070 New-ish
Swarovski Vintage - 10 mm Pagoda Beads (5107) Right - Crystal Volcano (1)
Stunning colour! Vintage Swarovski beads. Silver foiled on one side. Left orientation = hole drilled on back (foiled) side. Also known as potato chip beads - these are no longer in production, as they were too expensive to make. The left and right versions of these are designed to overlap when strung alternately (originally - they were designed to sew onto clothing). 10mm x 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 5.00
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Swarovski Vintage - 10 x 15 mm Creased Oval Connectors (Article 3219/4) - Blue Zircon (1)
These are different! Unfaceted Swarovski connector beads. Two holes, and nice little crease down the middle. Labeled 1st Quality. 10mm x 15mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.50
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Swarovski Vintage - 10 x 15 mm Creased Oval Connectors (Article 3219/4) - Sapphire (1)
These are different! Unfaceted Swarovski connector beads. Two holes, and nice little crease down the middle. Labeled 1st Quality. 10mm x 15mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.50
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 11 mm Round Pointed Back Foiled Rhinestone - Jet Scarabee (1)
A simple faceted stone. This is the long out of production, rare and almost never seen Jais Scarabee, or Jet Scarabee. Jet - with an iridescent coating on the top side that pretty much makes them the colour of whatever is around them. These are OLD - check out the packaging! 11mm x 11mm x 7mm By the each.
Price: $ 3.00
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 12 mm Article 4867 - Deep Back Faceted Round - Blue Opal (1)
Really cool shape - reminiscent of 50's chevy and/or bra. Deeper than they are wide. Swarovski style 4723. Labeled Special - I think this was probably a special edition limited production run. Vintage - no longer in production. Excellent condition. Make your own setting and mount it. Stunning! 12mm x 12mm x 14mm By the each.
Price: $ 8.00
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Swarovski Vintage - 12 mm Pagoda Beads (5107) Left - Crystal Volcano (1)
Stunning colour! Vintage Swarovski beads. Silver foiled on one side. Left orientation = hole drilled on top side. Also known as potato chip beads - these are no longer in production, as they were too expensive to make. The left and right versions of these are designed to overlap when strung alternately (originally - they were designed to sew onto clothing). 12mm x 12mm By the each.
Price: $ 7.65
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 13 x 18 mm Faceted Pear (4326) - Siam (1)
Practically alive with colour! Pear Shape Table Cut Pointed Back Foiled Rhinestone. Pointed back - matte gold foiled on the back. Swarovski style 4326. Vintage - no longer in production. Excellent condition. Superior quality. Make your own setting using metal clay (do not fire these - they will melt) and mount it. 13mm x 18mm x 6.5mm By the each.
Price: $ 9.60
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 13 x 18 mm Faceted Pear (4326) - Zircon (1)
Pear Shape Table Cut Pointed Back Foiled Rhinestone. Pointed back - matte gold foiled on the back. Swarovski style 4326. Vintage - no longer in production. Excellent condition. Superior quality. Make your own setting using metal clay (do not fire these - they will melt) and mount it. 13mm x 18mm x 6.5mm By the each.
Price: $ 9.60
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 13 x 18 mm Oval Table Cut Pointed Back Foiled Rhinestone - Crystal (1)
Make your diamonds jealous. Pure white (clear) rhinestones of 1st quality! Gold foiled backs with no wear, even though they are vintage. Swarovski style 4120. 13mm x 18mm By the each.
Price: $ 6.95
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 13 x 18 mm Rectangular Emerald Cut Pointed Back Foiled Rhinestone - Ruby (1)
Like stones plucked from the brow of a foreign idol - these are beautiful. Simple Stunning. And - in extraordinarily fine condition - there is no wear on the foil backs. These are just huge and very beautiful. Collage artists use these - but these are so fabulous - I would be tempted to mount one on a custom designed ring. Who needs real rubies when you have these! Swarovki style 4610 - labeled "Spezial" 13mm x 18mm By the each.
Price: $ 9.95
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Swarovski Vintage - 14 mm Pagoda Beads (5107) Left - Crystal Volcano (1)
Stunning colour! Vintage Swarovski beads. Silver foiled on one side. Left orientation = hole drilled on top side. Also known as potato chip beads - these are no longer in production, as they were too expensive to make. The left and right versions of these are designed to overlap when strung alternately (originally - they were designed to sew onto clothing). 14mm x 14mm By the each.
Price: $ 6.00
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Swarovski Vintage - 14 mm Pagoda Beads (5107) Right - Crystal Volcano (1)
Stunning colour! Vintage Swarovski beads. Silver foiled on one side. Left orientation = hole drilled on back (foiled) side. Also known as potato chip beads - these are no longer in production, as they were too expensive to make. The left and right versions of these are designed to overlap when strung alternately (originally - they were designed to sew onto clothing). 14mm x 14mm By the each.
Price: $ 6.00
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 14 mm Rivoli Square (Article 4650) - Seal (1)
Here's another interesting shape - a pointed back and pointed top, like a rivoli, but a square. Gold foiled back. The colour "Seal" is long discontinued - it is a dark, smoky blue, like a dark Montana sapphire. Superior quality. 14mm x 14mm x 9mm By the each.
Price: $ 8.00
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 15 x 20 mm Faceted Emerald Cut (4610) - Siam (1)
Practically alive with colour! Rectangular Emerald Cut Pointed Back Foiled Rhinestone. Pointed back - matte gold foiled on the back. Swarovski style 4610. Vintage - no longer in production. Excellent condition. First quality. Make your own setting using metal clay (do not fire these - they will melt) and mount it. 15mm x 20mm x 9mm By the each.
Price: $ 10.80
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s17077 New-ish
Vintage Czech Glass - 18 mm Open Drop - Siam Ruby/Gold Foil (1)
Now, this is really cool. Vintage Czech glass specialty item. Faceted drop with cut away centre - gold foiled back, AND a hole for stringing - way up near the top. How cool is that? Think of all the possibilities! A singleton for an earring (ok, a pair), or 5 or 6, points together, to make a flower. (6 has a space in the middle, 5 are a tighter fit.) Foil is quite thick. A few are a little marked up, but in good shape. Made in Czech. 13mm x 18mm x 5mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.45
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s17079 New-ish
Vintage Czech Glass - 18 mm Open Drop - Emerald/Silver Foil (1)
Now, this is really cool. Vintage Czech glass specialty item. Faceted drop with cut away centre - gold foiled back, AND a hole for stringing - way up near the top. How cool is that? Think of all the possibilities! A singleton for an earring (ok, a pair), or 5 or 6, points together, to make a flower. (6 has a space in the middle, 5 are a tighter fit.) Foil is quite thick. A few are a little marked up, but in good shape. These emerald with the silver foil seem to be a cooler green than the ones with the gold foiled backs. Made in Czech. 13mm x 18mm x 5mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.45
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Vintage Czech Glass - 18 mm Open Drop - Emerald/Gold Foil (1)
Now, this is really cool. Vintage Czech glass specialty item. Faceted drop with cut away centre - gold foiled back, AND a hole for stringing - way up near the top. How cool is that? Think of all the possibilities! A singleton for an earring (ok, a pair), or 5 or 6, points together, to make a flower. (6 has a space in the middle, 5 are a tighter fit.) Foil is quite thick. A few are a little marked up, but in good shape. These emerald with the gold foil seem to be a warmer green than the ones with the silver foiled backs. Made in Czech. 13mm x 18mm x 5mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.45
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 18 mm Rivoli Square (Article 4650) - Tabac (1)
Here's another interesting shape - a pointed back and pointed top, like a rivoli, but a square. Gold foiled back. You seldom see Tabac - it is a dark, smokey citrine with blue reflections that give an overall hint of green - puts me in mind of Sahara, actually. "Secunda" quality - although, if these are seconds . . . the occasional, slight marking on the foiled back - which you probably wouldn't notice if you weren't looking for it! 18mm x 18mm x 11mm By the each.
Price: $ 8.75
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s17066 New-ish
Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 18 mm Rivoli Square (Article 4650) - Seal (1)
Here's another interesting shape - a pointed back and pointed top, like a rivoli, but a square. Gold foiled back. The colour "Seal" is long discontinued - it is a dark, smoky blue, like a dark Montana sapphire. Superior quality. 18mm x 18mm x 11mm By the each.
Price: $ 8.75
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Swarovski Vintage Rhinestones - 20 x 30 mm Pear Shape Table Cut Pointed Back Foiled Rhinestone - Amethyst (1)
Huge! These is big, momma! 1st quality! Gold foiled backs with no wear, even though they are vintage. Eye-popping and traffic stopping. Swarovski style 4327. 20mm x 30mm By the each.
Price: $ 10.95
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