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Green Marbled and Swirled Plastic Beads Well off the beaten path, this 23 1/2" necklace features a wild strand of all plastic beads that consists of deep green "marbled" balls (24mm), swirled green "disco balls" and saucer bead clusters in royal blue, light blue and lime. The clasp sports a coil of gold tone metal rope work. Very good vintage condition, some minor edge wear to the saucer beads.  $45.00

Item#BD 0104-029

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Plasic Disco Ball Beads in Two Shades of Blue I'm crazy about the blue and aqua hues in this 21 1/4" necklace. Made up of plastic "disco balls" with gold tone seed bead separators, each bead is 17mm and it has a gold tone Florentine hook and loop clasp. Excellent vintage condition, fantastic colors!  $56.00

Item#BD 0408-002
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Trifari White Plastic Beads with Flower Rondelles Perfectly lovely, this 16" necklace by Trifari (measurement includes the 2 1/2" extender), is made up of white plastic beads that measure 5/8" long and rondells of blue enamel flowers over gold tone metal. Excellent vintage condition.  $36.00

Item#BD 0804-028
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Robert Rose Black Crystal Beads By Robert Rose, this 1980s necklace is pure elegance with its super long strand (54") of black glass and black crystal beads. The large beads vary between faceted balls (10mm) and conic (11mm) and it is in very good vintage condition.  $65.00

Item#BD 0808-101

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Faceted Plastic Garnet Red Beads If you like your necklaces to make a statement, then this strand of garnet red, faceted beads may be just the thing. Knotted on a red cord and measuring a whopping 33" long, the beads are graduated from 10 to 22mm and it's certainly a look and color that won't go unnoticed. Very good vintage condition.    $52.00

Item#BD 0104-031
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Vogue Jlry Simulated Pearl Beads and Earrings Here is a fabulous necklace and earring set by Vogue Jlry. Consisting of simulated pearls (glass) that average 10mm in size on a matching color, knotted cord, the necklace measures 37 1/2" long and has a gold tone metal bead clasp. The matching clip back earrings feature a simulated pearl and dangle and measure 1 1/8" long by 3/8" wide. Excellent vintage condition…they will never know that it's not real unless you tell!  $82.00

Item#BD 0108-007

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Japan Seven Strand Green Plastic Beads Made in Japan, this 50s-60s necklace is a spectacle in green with its seven strands of plastic beads. Within you'll find varying shapes and sizes of green, as well as citrine moonglow and gold tone conic shapes. It measures 17 1/8" at the shortest strand (including the 1" hook and 2 1/2" extender section) and the largest beads (at center) are 11mm. It has gold tone metal findings and is in very good vintage condition. Please note there are some scuffs to the center green and citrine beads on the bottom strand, nothing that detracts when worn.    $66.00

Item#BD 0108-101

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Blue Lucite Moonglow Beads The soft luster of Lucite moonglow makes this 17" necklace a lovely accessory. The strand is knotted with a clasp in-bead and the largest bead measures 15mm. Excellent vintage condition.    $54.00

Item#BD 0707-016
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Vogue Green Crystal and Plastic Beads and Earrings Fascinating shapes in vivid greens make this necklace and earring set by Vogue Jlry something special. Consisting of big (3/4" by 5/8") molded green plastic "rocks" and faceted green/aurora crystals in oblong shapes, the necklace measures 21" long while the clip earrings measure 1" long by 3/4" wide. Very good vintage condition and has possibly been restrung.    $70.00

Item#BD 0108-102

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Contemporary Speckled Gold Tone Beads This single strand of gold colored balls with copper tone speckling takes a simple look to the next level. Each bead is a sizeable 22.5mm and the necklace measures 16 1/2" long. It has a gold tone metal spring ring clasp and is in excellent condition. I'm not sure what material the beads are made of but they are on the heavier side. A contemporary piece, priced at $46.00

Item#BD 0804-067
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Pastel Art Glass and Clear Crystal Beads Here's a very long (56 3/4") strand of crystals and pleasing pastel art glass beads, joined by gold tone metal links. The beads consist of clear crystals, swirled pink and green and iridescent purple art glass, the largest of which are the green at 3/4" long. It is in very good vintage condition with rubbing wear showing to some of the finish on the purple beads. A classy look for spring at $55.00

Item#BD 0702-034

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West Germany Blue Plastic Beads and Chains Necklace and Earrings Another West Germany classic, this necklace with matching earrings features blue and black plastic beads that look very much like glass and crystal, in combination with very lightweight silver tone chains (aluminum?). The necklace measures 17 1/2" long at the shortest strand including the 3 1/2" extender and 2" hook section, while the clip earrings measure 1" in diameter. This set appears in Cherri Simonds book "Collectible Costume Jewelry Identification and Values" (p. 66) and is in excellent vintage condition.    $65.00

Item#BD 0798-074

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Intricately Carved Bone Beads Measuring 16 1/2" long, this strand of intricately carved bone beads has a very appealing design. The beads range from 6mm to 13mm and it has a carved bone screw barrel clasp as well. Excellent vintage condition…a quiet necklace that nevertheless says a lot.    $55.00

Item#BD 1004-040

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Gray and Dark Steel Seed Bead Torsade Accessorize with this sublime torsade for a rich and elegant look. It is made up of seed beads in gray and dark steel (think hematite) and measures 16 1/4" long. Excellent vintage condition.  $52.00

Item#BD 0604-026
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Deauville Three Strand Blue Plastic and Crystal Beads Blue is a favorite of mine and even more so when represented as wonderfully as it is here in this necklace by Deauville. It is a spectacular combination of crackled, metallic and clear blue plastic beads as well as light blue, honeycomb-faceted plastic beads with blue leaves and deep blue crystal beads. Measuring 16 1/2" at the shortest strand (including a 3" extender), it has silver tone metal ends/findings and the beads range from 8 to 15mm. Excellent vintage condition…it photographs somewhat awkwardly but sits beautifully when worn.    $64.00

Item#BD 1107-013

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Simulated Pearl and Blue Glass Beads with Bead Tassel Classic pearl (simulated) gets a little twist from clear crystal and blue glass in this 23" necklace. The center tassel drops 3 1/2" and the largest of the beads, the blue glass, measures 3/4" long. The simulated pearls are plastic and all of the findings are silver tone metal. Excellent condition and something a little different for $48.00

Item#BD 0802-033
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Black and Pink Plastic Beads Here's a fun 1950s necklace with a combination of pink and black plastic beads that just pop. It measures 19" long and the black beads measure 5/8" across. Very good vintage condition with a bit of rubbing wear to some of the pink beads, giving them a frosted look. I don't feel that this detracts but I have priced the necklace down accordingly at $23.00

Item#BD 0804-078
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Contemporary Zebra Jade Beads Looking for something a bit different? Then this contemporary necklace might just fit the bill. It is made up of natural stone octagons (zebra jade I believe) and soft green natural stone balls and separators. It measures 18 3/4" long, strung on wire with a toggle clasp and each octagon is 1" by 1". Very good condition, please note that three of the soft green beads have cracks but are intact and still solid. Walk on the wild side with this one for $36.00

Item#BD 0704-027
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Japan Multi Strand Blue Art Glass Beads Made in Japan, this fabulous 1950s necklace boasts three strands of glorious blue art glass beads from speckled to swirled to spotted and foiled. Here and there you will also find periwinkle glass beads as well as simulated pearls in soft and darker metallic green. Measuring 16" at the shortest strand (including the 2" extender), it has silver tone metal findings and is in excellent vintage condition.    $62.00

Item#BD 0803-045

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Contemporary Purple/Green Ceramic Beads This 18 1/2" contemporary necklace blends purple and green ceramic beads to great effect. It is strung on wire with gold tone metal findings and the three central tube beads each measure 1" long. Excellent condition and a winner at $22.00

Item#BD 0204-020
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Multi Strand Fall Color Plastic Beads Great looking and just too cool, this more contemporary three strand necklace is awash in fall splendor. Consisting entirely of plastic beads so it's nice and light to wear, it measures 23 3/4" long (all strands join at a single bead so there is no short strand) and it has a spring ring clasp with gold tone metal separator beads. A fine addition to your fall outfits at $38.00

Item#BD 0504-028
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Butterscotch Plastic Beads I really enjoy the combination of beads in this snazzy 29 1/8" necklace. It sports butterscotch balls in 21mm and 15mm sizes, interspersed with faceted topaz disks and dark topaz barbells. All of the beads are plastic but it certainly isn't lacking in pizzazz. The links and the spring ring clasp are made of gold tone metal and it is in excellent vintage condition.    $49.00

Item#BD 0104-036
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Salmon Plastic Beads w/Jeweled Medallion Leave the ordinary far behind with this more contemporary necklace with a big and funky jeweled medallion. A nice, sizeable 33" long, it consists of salmon plastic beads (16mm) on a matching knotted cord, culminating with the aforementioned medallion. It measures roughly 1 1/2" by 1 1/4" and is made of textured gold tone metal with an array of cabochons (art glass and plastic) and rhinestones in assorted shapes and colors. Excellent condition and delectably different.    $64.00

Item#BD 0504-016

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Blue/Green Glass Beads I love the liquid blue and soft green glass beads of this 16 3/4" necklace. The blue beads measure 14mm and have a squashed or pinched style, strung at an angle so they appear oblong. The green have a milky tone to them, not quite opaque and measure 6mm. The necklace is in very good condition overall. Upon close inspection I found a small fleabite to one of the blues, nothing that would detract. I'm unsure of the age but I do know that they're terrific! Yours for $52.00

Item#BD 1106-006
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Green Plastic and Crystal Beads This verdant, 19 1/2" necklace is made up of metallic green plastic beads (the largest of which is 15mm) and lime aurora crystals and is strung on filament with a silver tone spring ring clasp. Excellent vintage condition and so vibrant it may even make Mother Nature envious!    $44.00

Item#BD 0704-135
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Czech Fiery Red Glass Beads Made in Czechoslovakia and still bearing its original paper tag, this 16 1/2" necklaces consists of fiery red art glass beads (with a clear line for that flame-like look) and a scattering of pink glass separators. It is dainty, as each of the 'pill' shaped red beads are only 5/16 across, but the way the beads sit and the color combination give it a lot of interest. Very good vintage condition.    $32.00

Item#BD 1106-008

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