a2zDesigns

Returning in Late 2021 with beautiful old beads

Berkeley, California

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Note from shop owner Thanks for your patronage during the 50% off Sale. Please recall that there is a shipping delay and have patience. ❤️ All orders will be shipped within 2-3 weeks. I’m Getting ready to Move! Robin

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Last updated on Sep 23, 2022

Thanks for your patronage during the 50% off Sale. Please recall that there is a shipping delay and have patience. ❤️ All orders will be shipped within 2-3 weeks. I’m Getting ready to Move! Robin

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Maria on May 9, 2020

1 out of 5 stars

Never received items ordered in January

Carnival glass beads (2) Japanese vintage large twist fin swirl focal luster iris irridescent black purple green almost an inch 22mm (2)

Carnival glass beads (2) Japanese vintage large twist fin swirl focal luster iris irridescent black purple green almost an inch 22mm (2)
Maria on May 9, 2020

1 out of 5 stars

Never received items ordered in January

Rare vintage Beads Egyptian Revival grey gray glass 2 hole Pharaoh Cleopatra rectangle (4)

Rare vintage Beads Egyptian Revival grey gray glass 2 hole Pharaoh Cleopatra rectangle (4)
Maria on May 9, 2020

1 out of 5 stars

Never received items ordered in January

Beads Czech (4) tranlucent royal blue pressed glass nouveau brocade AB aurora borealis lentil buttons 14mm (4)

Beads Czech (4) tranlucent royal blue pressed glass nouveau brocade AB aurora borealis lentil buttons 14mm (4)
Maria on May 9, 2020

1 out of 5 stars

Never received items ordered in January

Brocade nouveau Czech beads AB aurora borealis golden yellow pressed Paisley glass nouveau brocade disc beads 14mm

Brocade nouveau Czech beads AB aurora borealis golden yellow pressed Paisley glass nouveau brocade disc beads 14mm
Maria on May 9, 2020

1 out of 5 stars

Never received items ordered in January.

Rare vintage beads (4) Egyptian Revival tan latte ecru glass 2 hole beads Pharaoh Cleopatra (4)

Rare vintage beads (4) Egyptian Revival tan latte ecru glass 2 hole beads Pharaoh Cleopatra (4)
Maria on May 9, 2020

1 out of 5 stars

Never received items ordered in January.

Vintage Japanese beads (6)) millefiori flowers glass lampwork green lime handmade 12mm (6)

Vintage Japanese beads (6)) millefiori flowers glass lampwork green lime handmade 12mm (6)
Maria on May 9, 2020

1 out of 5 stars

Never received items ordered in January.

VIntage deco beads (4) glass steampunk flower beads opaque hematite gray black glass west German (4)

VIntage deco beads (4) glass steampunk flower beads opaque hematite gray black glass west German (4)
cindyloumarie on Apr 11, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely beads - thank you!

vintage XL beads (6) glass blue cornflower sky twisted ovals large West German (6)

vintage XL beads (6) glass blue cornflower sky twisted ovals large West German (6)
Sok on Apr 5, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Item exactly as described. Thank you!

Vintage beads (4) lampwork German large rose pink cranberry clear black stripes nugget Glass Beads West German Large baroque lump 13mm (4)

Vintage beads (4) lampwork German large rose pink cranberry clear black stripes nugget Glass Beads West German Large baroque lump 13mm (4)
Sok on Apr 5, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Item exactly as described. Thank you!

Vintage beads (2) glass silver foil black multicolor frit focal lampwork Cherry Brand Japan handmade oval encased baroque clear (2)

Vintage beads (2) glass silver foil black multicolor frit focal lampwork Cherry Brand Japan handmade oval encased baroque clear (2)

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Brilliant and elegant vintage Swarovski crystals.
Beautiful vintage beads
My handcrafted jewelry at a local market
Always on the hunt for beads and upcycled vintage.
Newly built garage studio and storage, partial view.

Vintage Bead Detective

Ever since I can remember, I have been hooked on mysteries, travel, vintage and the arts. Research is fun when you are curious. And old beads always have a story to tell.

A few years ago I finally had time to learn to create jewelry and started looking for, researching and purchasing vintage beads. I actually loved finding the beads as much as creating, always seeking vintage and the unique. I started listing my overstock on etsy, becoming one of the very first supplies sellers of vintage beads.

Wherever I go, I look for beads. I have traveled the world and the web (!), trawling for vintage finds. There is a certain thrill that comes with finding or "detecting" these old hidden "gems". And so I continue...

BTW, I am always up for a bead detecting challenge. If you are looking for something specific, I just may be able to find it. Feel free to ask. Actually, it will likely be somewhere in my overflowing house so you will be doing me a favor:)
Robin