{"title":"All Indian Vintage Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse an extensive range of Indian beads here, made in the age old and honoured bead making traditional methods.  From fancy lampwork to plain beads, opaque, transparent or lustre, these beads have a real place in the jewellery making world.  The colours from India can be truly stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndulge yourself today!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"15x8mm-bicone-25-opaque-white-vintage-indian-glass-bead","title":"15x8mm Bicone (25) - Opaque White - Vintage Indian Glass Bead","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements:  15mm x 8mm at the widest point with a 1mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese Indian Glass bicone shaped beads are from very very old stock from when Bead Shack made a warehouse clearance haul years ago.  The beads were older by quite a few years before then.  We estimate they were produced around 1980-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe range of colours are gorgeous, and very hard to find amongst Indian glass beads these days - especially the reds and orange and yellow.  These colours are harder and more expensive to make, according to the ingredients that are used to product the vibrant colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemember, all Indian beads are irregular in shape and size, which is a large part of their beauty.  The strong colours of these beads will look fabulous in your jewellery making, but also in decorative hangers, wall art, hand sewn embellishing etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114613417,"sku":"B2565\/8","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20240424_115605copy.jpg?v=1714103151"},{"product_id":"19x14mm-oval-10-red-opaque-w-aventurine-glass-vintage-replica-trade-lampwork-beads","title":"19x14mm Oval (10) - Red Opaque w. 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The ribbons of Aventurine are hand applied, making every bead an individual work of art!  You will see up close how the embellishment glass has been 'wound' in the application - this is a traditional very old bead making method used by true artisans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAventurine (goldstone) was invented in the late 18th century and beads with this decoration appeared early 18th century, but mass production of the special glass didn't start until around 1875.  The decoration on these Lampwork beads was by using canes of Aventurine to add to the outside of the original bead.  This style of bead originally came from Venetian glass makers, later taken on by the Indian glass making trade.  Glass bead making was introduced in India around 1960.  They are replications of Trade Beads.  Our lampwork beads come from India, and are old (but new) stock - we believe they are made not long after India began to manufacture Venetian glass replica trade beads, possibly around 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114912069,"sku":"B2824\/1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/B2824_1.jpeg?v=1571438949"},{"product_id":"19x14mm-oval-10-white-opaque-w-aventurine-glass-vintage-replica-trade-lampwork-beads","title":"19x14mm Oval (10) - White Opaque w. 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