{"title":"Green \u0026 Blue Czech Glass Beads","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"5mm-facet-round-50-water-blue-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads-2","title":"5mm Facet Round (50) - Water Blue Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a pretty blue these are.  Reminiscent of a lovely sunny day over the ocean.  Just perfect for summer jewellery making and they are a great size for all styles of projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  5mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114594697,"sku":"GB497","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20240402_124955copy_d402a9cd-847b-4e36-8c87-ed03b3621db9.jpg?v=1712102604"},{"product_id":"8mm-round-25-water-blue-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Round (25) - Water Blue Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummery, happy, like an ocean treasure with a truly beautiful transparency.  You neeeed these in your bead box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound beads (often called Druks) are the very basis of making great pieces.  These little lovely beads fit in anywhere, any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114595097,"sku":"GB477 N\/S","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230609_151522copy.jpg?v=1771296906"},{"product_id":"5mm-round-25-green-opaque-w-bubble-glaze-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"5mm Round (25) - Green Opaque w. Bubble Glaze - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight Teal Green Opaque.  I used to call these battleship green - don't know where I got that name from, but that's what they made me think LOL.  There is a lovely lustre on these beads, and we have only a few packs left, so when they're gone they're gone!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  5mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114596273,"sku":"GB326","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/20230322_151215copy.jpg?v=1680307741"},{"product_id":"2x5mm-rondelle-50-mid-blue-lustre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"2x5mm Rondelle (50) - Mid Blue Lustre - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is one of our most often purchased Czech glass styles.  An amazing blue with a lustrous finish small little elegant discs to go in between your bigger beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shape and size is great to use as a filler in between your focal beads, or really fabulous on earrings.  Pictures can't do these beads justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  2mm from hole to hole x 5mm wide with a threading hole of about .8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114596761,"sku":"GB317 N\/S","price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230510_155837copy.jpg?v=1683707754"},{"product_id":"17mm-twisted-diamond-10-green-pink-frosted-vintage-czech-vaseline-glass-beads","title":"17mm Twisted Diamond (10) - Green\/Pink Frosted - Vintage Czech Vaseline Glass Beads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHere is a fabulous collector’s unique find!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDo you collect this type of glass in vases, statuettes and more?\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdd these unique beads to your display either into a small clear container, or made into useful jewellery items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUranium in glass beads, often called Vaseline glass, \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003euses tiny amounts of uranium dioxide to create distinctive yellow-green colours that brilliantly fluoresce under UV (black) light,\u003c\/span\u003e making them popular for unique jewellery, \u003cu\u003ewith modern beads being safe for handling\u003c\/u\u003e despite their low radioactivity. These Czech-made beads are a favourite for crafters and collectors, known for their vibrant glow and variety of shapes and sizes, even though uranium use in glass was historically banned for a period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOur fabulous customer named Clay from Wollongong introduced us to this phenomenon.  We knew about this style of bead being in existence, but didn't realise we had any at Bead Shack, until he walked around our shop with his black light torch!  That was a strange experience - having a person shine a torch on our whole range.  He has shared with us the photos of a small beaded chandelier he made himself from our beads, to put in his home display.  We hope you are as in awe of his display as we are.  You will see the small beaded chandelier in one of the photos up near the ceiling above his display cupboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Ranges from yellow to green, depending on concentration, often resembling Vaseline.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Glows bright neon green under UV light due to the uranium content.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003cu\u003eConsidered safe for handling and wearing\u003c\/u\u003e; the radioactivity is very low, less than many household electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Primarily produced in the Czech using traditional glassmaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHow to Identify:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBlacklight Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The most definitive test is a bright green glow under a UV or blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Look for the characteristic yellow-green hue that often appears more green under UV light. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsed by jewellery makers for unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePopular for creating vintage-style or rave-themed accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCollected for their unique glow and historical appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114596881,"sku":"GB335","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/IMG_3323.jpg?v=1768009429"},{"product_id":"8x6mm-twisted-oval-25-white-w-blue-swirl-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8x6mm Twisted Oval (25) - White w. Blue Swirl - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell here's a stunner for you!  These beads are even pretty to touch let alone look at.  The smooth surface gives you the assurance of the Czech quality, and the colour is totally amazing.  You need to touch these to really appreciate their beauty.  Sounds weird, I know.  Every single bead is totally unique because of the way they are made from the 2 colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm long x 6mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114596969,"sku":"GB286","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_125411copy.jpg?v=1683706956"},{"product_id":"8mm-round-25-apple-green-opaque-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Round (25) - Apple Green Opaque - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWow - you will need to feel this lustrous beads to appreciate how smooth they feel.  How about these for a collector's item!?  Round pressed glass beads like these are often called Druks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eVintage apple green Czech glass beads (circa 1950s-1970s) are highly collectible, known for a bright, semi-translucent, or opaque lime-green hue. Often crafted in Jablonec nad Nisou, these beads feature varied, high-quality finishes, including swirls, givre (layered colors), opalescent, or fire-polished, often showing slight size\/shape variations from artisanal production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eKey Features and Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Most prominent from the 1950s–1960s, often featuring, or sometimes mistakenly identified with German production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQuality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Renowned for superior craftsmanship, with vibrant colors that are typically not dyed, but instead, the glass itself is colored, preventing peeling or fading. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIdentification Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Authentic glass feels cold to the touch and has a substantial weight compared to plastic imitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Due to their age, many are considered rare, with limited quantities available from old stock or specialized dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114597373,"sku":"GB348 N\/S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/20230322_144533copy.jpg?v=1680308342"},{"product_id":"6mm-round-50-teal-blue-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6mm Round (50) - Teal Blue Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eI think Teal like this is one of our most popular colours.  You will make some beautiful items using this shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound beads like these are the very basis of making great pieces.  These little lovely beads fit in anywhere, any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114597489,"sku":"GB535","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230609_152527copy.jpg?v=1686530010"},{"product_id":"6mm-round-50-aqua-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6mm Round (50) - Aqua Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is not to love about this shade of aqua blue?  The transparent glass of the bead will throw the light, enhancing any of your beaded projects.  Give them a try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114597609,"sku":"GB536","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230609_153853copy.jpg?v=1686530028"},{"product_id":"5mm-round-50-navy-blue-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"5mm Round (50) - Navy Blue Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eInside the frosted finish is a beautiful navy blue - a very difficult colour to source in the bead world!  5mm in size, they are just that little bit unusual to make quite a difference in your jewellery pieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  5mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114598781,"sku":"GB543","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230621_134523copy.jpg?v=1687328602"},{"product_id":"22x7mm-oval-10-brown-green-swirl-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"22x7mm Oval (10) - Brown\/Green Swirl - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eLook at the swirling colours in this bead!  What can you make with yours?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  22mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114599641,"sku":"GB272 no stock","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/0ffd0d9e-539a-4ef8-a107-170e1d970cbd.jpg?v=1771642005"},{"product_id":"4mm-round-50-blue-crackle-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Round (50) - Blue Crackle - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrackle beads always amuse me because they are quite expensive and look like they are already broken!  Imagine the light reflecting through on a pair of earrings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCzech crackle beads are high-quality, pressed glass beads originating from the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. They’re famous for their unique, shattered-glass appearance inside a smooth, polished exterior - a popular choice for adding texture and light-reflecting qualities to jewellery designs.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=RaNzVb_b\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"RaNzVb_c,RaNzVb_d\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThey feature a web-like ‘crackle’ interior with a smooth outer surface, made using a special technique where hot glass is plunged into cold water, thus forming the crackle effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eMeasurements:  4mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114599865,"sku":"BTL4mBlue","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_132716copy.jpg?v=1683783046"},{"product_id":"4mm-round-50-green-crackle-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Round (50) - Green Crackle - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrackle beads always amuse me because they are quite expensive and look like they are already broken!   Imagine the light reflecting through on a pair of earrings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCzech crackle beads are high-quality, pressed glass beads originating from the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. They’re famous for their unique, shattered-glass appearance inside a smooth, polished exterior - a popular choice for adding texture and light-reflecting qualities to jewellery designs.\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=RaNzVb_b\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"RaNzVb_c,RaNzVb_d\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThey feature a web-like ‘crackle’ interior with a smooth outer surface, made using a special technique where hot glass is plunged into cold water, thus forming the crackle effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eMeasurements:  4mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vkekvd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114599981,"sku":"BTL4mGreen","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/a4198af8-670a-4421-90dd-c197d9227d6acopy.jpg?v=1772184216"},{"product_id":"5mm-facet-round-50-emerald-green-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"5mm Facet Round (50) - Emerald Green Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese stunning faceted beads will really make you smile - the transparent emerald will really throw the light and give your projects that definite touch of elegance that this green colour always delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  5mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114601133,"sku":"GB525","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230425_161903copy.jpg?v=1682467641"},{"product_id":"6mm-round-25-indicolite-blue-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6mm Round (25) - Indicolite Blue Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple round bead in the mysterious indicolite blue but with a matte frosted surface.  Wait until you see the light shining through the matte finish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a threading hole of about .8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114601757,"sku":"GB564","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230510_161757copy.jpg?v=1683782933"},{"product_id":"5mm-round-facet-50-milky-blue-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"5mm Round Facet (50) - Milky Blue - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy gosh!  These beads will really make you smile.  The milky kind of transparent light blue is so pretty - use them in any of your projects as being 5mm they will fit around and in between your bigger beads - or simply string them onto a bracelet alone and enjoy gazing at them.  5mm is quite an unusual size to find these days, the difference using these is quite subtle, but lends mystery to your pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  5mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114602273,"sku":"GB484 N\/S","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230609_151355copy.jpg?v=1686529848"},{"product_id":"5mm-round-50-aqua-givre-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"5mm Round (50) - Aqua Givre - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey are the most stunning beads and the shine in the glass is second to none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Givre’ is a French word which means ‘frosted’.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNot all beads given this title are actually frosted – some are transparent glass, but basically all givre beads have a colour within a colour – or sometimes even multiple colours – usually within a clear transparent glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bead is a stunning example of 'givre' patterning in an aqua transparent glass.  Every single bead is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  5mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114604721,"sku":"GB540","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230609_151656copy.jpg?v=1686530065"},{"product_id":"8mm-heart-25-apple-green-opaque-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Heart (25) - Apple Green Opaque - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHow about these for a collector's item!?  Cute heart shape, about 3mm thick in the centre. We have a few listings for this vibrant green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eVintage apple green Czech glass beads (circa 1950s-1970s) are highly collectible, known for a bright, semi-translucent, or opaque lime-green hue. Often crafted in Jablonec nad Nisou, these beads feature varied, high-quality finishes, including swirls, givre (layered colors), opalescent, or fire-polished, often showing slight size\/shape variations from artisanal production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eKey Features and Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Most prominent from the 1950s–1960s, often featuring, or sometimes mistakenly identified with German production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQuality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Renowned for superior craftsmanship, with vibrant colors that are typically not dyed, but instead, the glass itself is colored, preventing peeling or fading. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIdentification Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Authentic glass feels cold to the touch and has a substantial weight compared to plastic imitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Due to their age, many are considered rare, with limited quantities available from old stock or specialized dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114604789,"sku":"GB269","price":6.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/a97977f7-f27f-4905-b792-19046e0efa0b.jpg?v=1771641889"},{"product_id":"7x5mm-diamond-50-water-blue-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"7x5mm Diamond (50) - Water Blue Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you love something unusual try these cute vintage diamond flat beads. What a lovely piece this pretty blue will make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  7mm long x 5mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114604849,"sku":"GB454","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230612_152158copy.jpg?v=1686639094"},{"product_id":"10mm-nugget-10-black-green-givre-vintage-czech-vaseline-glass-beads","title":"10mm Nugget (10) - Black\/Green Givre - Vintage Czech Vaseline Glass Beads","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHere is a fabulous collector’s unique find!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDo you collect this type of glass in vases, statuettes and more?\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdd these unique beads to your display either into a small clear container, or made into useful jewellery items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUranium in glass beads, often called Vaseline glass, \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003euses tiny amounts of uranium dioxide to create distinctive yellow-green colours that brilliantly fluoresce under UV (black) light,\u003c\/span\u003e making them popular for unique jewellery, \u003cu\u003ewith modern beads being safe for handling\u003c\/u\u003e despite their low radioactivity. These Czech-made beads are a favourite for crafters and collectors, known for their vibrant glow and variety of shapes and sizes, even though uranium use in glass was historically banned for a period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOur fabulous customer named Clay from Wollongong introduced us to this phenomenon.  We knew about this style of bead being in existence, but didn't realise we had any at Bead Shack, until he walked around our shop with his black light torch!  That was a strange experience - having a person shine a torch on our whole range.  He has shared with us the photos of a small beaded chandelier he made himself from our beads, to put in his home display.  We hope you are as in awe of his display as we are.  You will see the small beaded chandelier in one of the photos up near the ceiling above his display cupboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Ranges from yellow to green, depending on concentration, often resembling Vaseline.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Glows bright neon green under UV light due to the uranium content.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003cu\u003eConsidered safe for handling and wearing\u003c\/u\u003e; the radioactivity is very low, less than many household electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Primarily produced in the Czech using traditional glassmaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHow to Identify:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBlacklight Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The most definitive test is a bright green glow under a UV or blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Look for the characteristic yellow-green hue that often appears more green under UV light. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsed by jewellery makers for unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePopular for creating vintage-style or rave-themed accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCollected for their unique glow and historical appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114605441,"sku":"GB232","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/IMG_3321_e1a731ad-3841-4bb2-984e-707324bb3cba.jpg?v=1768009070"},{"product_id":"3x8mm-rondelle-czech-glass-beads-50-emerald-transparent","title":"3x8mm Rondelle (50) - Emerald Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese shiny and lustrous rondelle shape beads are really old stock from more than 20 years ago.  Such clear gorgeous colour, only the Czech can do green like this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shape and size is great to use as a filler in between your focal beads, or really fabulous on earrings.  Imagine the light shining through this amazing emerald glass!  Pictures can't do these beads justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  3mm from hole to hole x 8mm wide with a threading hole of about .8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114606733,"sku":"GB359","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230628_134228copy.jpg?v=1687939754"},{"product_id":"6x4mm-oval-50-indicolite-blue-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6x4mm Oval (50) - Indicolite Blue Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe deep blue (we call indicolite blue) goes really well with denim blue beads, clothes, craft items etc.  It's really hard to find this shade of blue!  The photo is a lot a lighter in colour to the actual beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm long x 4mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114607365,"sku":"GB561 x50","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20240402_125418copy_3c49342f-b897-4afe-9ce4-704a621ff618.jpg?v=1771213821"},{"product_id":"12x7mm-oval-twist-czech-glass-beads-10-green-frosted","title":"12x7mm Oval Twist (10) - Green Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you love something unusual try these interesting twisted shape vintage oval beads.  The frosted green glass is so beautiful - what will you make?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  12mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114607421,"sku":"GB345","price":7.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/8eb92ad3-aec9-43c7-8fb6-dcfe8b635a6a.jpg?v=1771644435"},{"product_id":"10mm-flat-round-25-white-w-blue-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"10mm Flat Round (25) - White w. Blue - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you want something fresh and pretty with a very unusual shape and finish?  These little flat round beads are so interesting and will give any of your projects a giant touch of class!  Look at the way the blue glass has been added to the white!  Truly amazing - only the Czech make beads like this of such great quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  10mm x about 8mm thick with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114607825,"sku":"GB229","price":5.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_134102copy.jpg?v=1683707644"},{"product_id":"15mm-leaf-10-mint-green-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"15mm Leaf (10) - Mint Green - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhimsical leaf beads showing the veins of the leaf in quite a lot of detail.  Making anything with a garden theme?  These will add life and quality to your projects with the amazing transparent colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  15mm long x about 10mm wide x about 2mm thick with a 0.8mm threading hole towards the top of the bead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114608821,"sku":"GB267","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/GB267.jpeg?v=1771212393"},{"product_id":"8mm-rondelle-50-milky-green-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Rondelle (50) - Milky Green - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHere is a fabulous collector’s unique find!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDo you collect this type of glass in vases, statuettes and more?\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdd these unique beads to your display either into a small clear container, or made into useful jewellery items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUranium in glass beads, often called Vaseline glass, \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003euses tiny amounts of uranium dioxide to create distinctive yellow-green colours that brilliantly fluoresce under UV (black) light,\u003c\/span\u003e making them popular for unique jewellery, \u003cu\u003ewith modern beads being safe for handling\u003c\/u\u003e despite their low radioactivity. These Czech-made beads are a favourite for crafters and collectors, known for their vibrant glow and variety of shapes and sizes, even though uranium use in glass was historically banned for a period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOur fabulous customer named Clay from Wollongong introduced us to this phenomenon.  We knew about this style of bead being in existence, but didn't realise we had any at Bead Shack, until he walked around our shop with his black light torch!  That was a strange experience - having a person shine a torch on our whole range.  He has shared with us the photos of a small beaded chandelier he made himself from our beads, to put in his home display.  We hope you are as in awe of his display as we are.  You will see the small beaded chandelier in one of the photos up near the ceiling above his display cupboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Ranges from yellow to green, depending on concentration, often resembling Vaseline.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Glows bright neon green under UV light due to the uranium content.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003cu\u003eConsidered safe for handling and wearing\u003c\/u\u003e; the radioactivity is very low, less than many household electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Primarily produced in the Czech using traditional glassmaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHow to Identify:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBlacklight Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The most definitive test is a bright green glow under a UV or blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Look for the characteristic yellow-green hue that often appears more green under UV light. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsed by jewellery makers for unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePopular for creating vintage-style or rave-themed accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCollected for their unique glow and historical appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114609373,"sku":"GB294","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/GB294.jpg?v=1771556371"},{"product_id":"4mm-pinched-50-blue-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Pinched (50) - Blue Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou will be able to use these cuties anywhere - necklaces, bracelets, earrings - cute little shape, and very pretty shade of blue which allows the light to shine right through.  Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  4mm long x 3mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114610249,"sku":"GB364","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230509_132107copy.jpg?v=1683783906"},{"product_id":"4mm-pinched-50-lime-green-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"4mm Pinched (50) - Lime Green Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou will be able to use these cuties anywhere - necklaces, bracelets, earrings - cute little shape, and very pretty lime green which allows the light to shine right through.  Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  4mm long x 3mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114610345,"sku":"GB365","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230426_145047copy.jpg?v=1682740141"},{"product_id":"8mm-round-25-dark-blue-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Round (25) - Dark Blue Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eVibrant dark blue with a matte finish - love at first sight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound beads like these are the very basis of making great pieces.  These lovely beads fit in anywhere, any time.  A perfect size for stringing a simple bracelet or incorporating into your beaded necklaces and other projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114611681,"sku":"GB534","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230609_152919copy.jpg?v=1771143079"},{"product_id":"8mm-round-rose-25-dark-green-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Round Rose (25) - Dark Green - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes it's a Rose!  Wonderful fit for your garden theme projects, or just when you want a vibrant green textured pressed glass bead to look wonderful in your pieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114611737,"sku":"GB339","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/20230322_144721copy.jpg?v=1680308313"},{"product_id":"8mm-round-25-granite-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8mm Round (25) - Granite - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bead is the most mysterious colour!  It will add depth to your design for sure.  Be quick, we don't have many left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound beads like these are the very basis of making great pieces.  these little lovely beads fit in anywhere, any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1114612437,"sku":"GB510","price":11.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230606_141404copy.jpg?v=1686181076"},{"product_id":"9x5mm-facet-oval-25-baby-blue-ab-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"9x5mm Facet Oval (25) - Baby Blue AB - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are the most wonderful soft blue with an AB coating on some parts of the beads.  Such a pretty pretty bead!  These will make very feminine jewellery pieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cute facets reflect light in all directions -  you will love these little beads!  They are lightweight \u0026amp; fun - use them as the main feature, or as little in between beads.  Whatever you make with them will become amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  9x5mm with a .8mm threading hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25 beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42639566930132,"sku":"GB122","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230516_133305copy.jpg?v=1684284243"},{"product_id":"7x6mm-nugget-25-apple-green-opaque-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"7x6mm Nugget (25) - Apple Green Opaque - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs these organic shaped beads move around on your wire, they will look different each time.  It almost looks like the shape of some coral don't you think?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  7mm long by 6mm wide with a .8mm threading hole.  Beads are about 3mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25 beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage apple green Czech glass beads (circa 1950s-1970s) are highly collectible, known for a bright, semi-translucent, or opaque lime-green hue. Often crafted in Jablonec nad Nisou, these beads feature varied, high-quality finishes, including swirls, givre (layered colors), opalescent, or fire-polished, often showing slight size\/shape variations from artisanal production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Features and Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eColor \u0026amp; Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Ranges from bright, opaque, or opaque apple green to, more specifically, apple green opals, givre (blended with white or clear), and swirl patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Most prominent from the 1950s–1960s, often featuring, or sometimes mistakenly identified with German production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCommon Types:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePressed Glass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Often with seams, showing they were pressed in a mold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFire-Polished:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Machine-cut facets then heated for a smooth shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGivre\/Swirl:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Translucent or transparent with white or clear swirled through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Renowned for superior craftsmanship, with vibrant colors that are typically not dyed, but instead, the glass itself is colored, preventing peeling or fading. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIdentification Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Authentic glass feels cold to the touch and has a substantial weight compared to plastic imitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eImperfections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Slight variations in size, shape, and color are common in genuine vintage Czech beads, which adds to their charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Due to their age, many are considered rare, with limited quantities available from old stock or specialized dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42639748792532,"sku":"GB289","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/20230322_144325copy.jpg?v=1680307523"},{"product_id":"6mm-round-25-green-transparent-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6mm Round (25) - Green Transparent Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning bright green with a frosted surface - what a beautiful colour!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften called Druks - these can even be used for bead weaving projects as well as making colourful jewellery projects or even add to craft items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603156730068,"sku":"GB305","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/IMG_4264copy.jpg?v=1675020193"},{"product_id":"6mm-round-25-light-emerald-frosted-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6mm Round (25) - Light Emerald Frosted - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis light emerald colour is unusual and will make a statement on your pieces because they are not the everyday style of colour or bead.  These little beads, often called Druks, are perfect for filling in little spaces in your projects, or string them alone to be the main event!  You can even use them in bead weaving projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603163545812,"sku":"GB495 x25","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/GB495GROUPcopy.jpg?v=1680304754"},{"product_id":"10x8mm-oval-25-emerald-green-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"10x8mm Oval (25) - Emerald Green Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs there a colour more stunning then transparent emerald green?  They are truly beautiful beads with golden dots with an eye in the centre.  A very vintage design - you won't be disappointed with this lot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  10mm long x 8mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603166167252,"sku":"GB176","price":8.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/20230322_144418copy.jpg?v=1680307302"},{"product_id":"8x11mm-rondelle-10-green-black-opaque-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"8x11mm Rondelle (10) - Green\/Black Opaque - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese round malachite green and black swirly beads are probably made in Germany from pressed glass.  They have a distinct seam around their middle and a cute almost flower shape around the sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop them into your necklaces and make them into earrings.  Intersperse them with some little crystals or seed beads, use some bead caps, lots of ways to dress these up - but actually they are very beautiful just on their own! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two beads are the same!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  8mm from hole to hole x 11mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603167510740,"sku":"GB129","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/IMG_9570copy.jpg?v=1739170378"},{"product_id":"30x7mm-column-minaret-10-lime-ab-givre-vintage-czech-vaseline-glass-beads","title":"30x7mm Column Minaret (10) - Lime AB Givre - Vintage Czech Vaseline Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003ePlease read below out these beads (they glow under black light).  They have black striations through the glass - you might even be able to call these givre style.  There are little lines and asterisk type stars etched in the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003eThis shape is officially known as a Minaret bead which often feature intricate designs or shapes such as bottle necks, columns or ornate cylinders, reflecting the architectural minaret, which serves as a beacon.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOften called the \u003ci\u003eimām\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eyad \u003c\/i\u003e(hand), is the final, largest piece of a prayer chain that connects to the tassel. It signifies the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e (commonly used in 33 or 99-bead sets), secret name of Allah.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003eUse these beads to make, repair or beautify existing Islamic prayer beads, or as part of a handmade customized set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMeasurements:  30mm long x 7mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThese is a fabulous collector’s unique find!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDo you collect this type of glass in vases, statuettes and more?\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdd these unique beads to your display either into a small clear container, or made into useful jewellery items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUranium in glass beads, often called Vaseline glass, \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003euses tiny amounts of uranium dioxide to create distinctive yellow-green colours that brilliantly fluoresce under UV (black) light,\u003c\/span\u003e making them popular for unique jewellery, \u003cu\u003ewith modern beads being safe for handling\u003c\/u\u003e despite their low radioactivity. These Czech-made beads are a favourite for crafters and collectors, known for their vibrant glow and variety of shapes and sizes, even though uranium use in glass was historically banned for a period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOur fabulous customer named Clay from Wollongong introduced us to this phenomenon.  We knew about this style of bead being in existence, but didn't realise we had any at Bead Shack, until he walked around our shop with his black light torch!  That was a strange experience - having a person shine a torch on our whole range.  He has shared with us the photos of a small beaded chandelier he made himself from our beads, to put in his home display.  We hope you are as in awe of his display as we are.  You will see the small beaded chandelier in one of the photos up near the ceiling above his display cupboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour: Ranges from yellow to green, depending on concentration, often resembling Vaseline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGlow: Glows bright neon green under UV light due to the uranium content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSafety: \u003cu\u003eConsidered safe for handling and wearing\u003c\/u\u003e; the radioactivity is very low, less than many household electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOrigin: Primarily produced in the Czech using traditional glassmaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHow to Identify:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBlacklight Test: The most definitive test is a bright green glow under a UV or blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour Variation: Look for the characteristic yellow-green hue that often appears more green under UV light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsed by jewellery makers for unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePopular for creating vintage-style or rave-themed accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCollected for their unique glow and historical appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603168362708,"sku":"GB241","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/IMG_3318.jpg?v=1768008258"},{"product_id":"6mm-heart-25-apple-green-opaque-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"6mm Heart (25) - Apple Green Opaque - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eHow about these for a collector's item!?  Look at\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ethese vibrant heart shape green beads - you can turn out some statement pieces using this range of beads (we do have a few other shapes and sizes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:  6mm with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage apple green Czech glass beads (circa 1950s-1970s) are highly collectible, known for a bright, semi-translucent, or opaque lime-green hue. Often crafted in Jablonec nad Nisou, these beads feature varied, high-quality finishes, including swirls, givre (layered colors), opalescent, or fire-polished, often showing slight size\/shape variations from artisanal production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Features and Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eColor \u0026amp; Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Ranges from bright, opaque, or opaque apple green to, more specifically, apple green opals, givre (blended with white or clear), and swirl patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Most prominent from the 1950s–1960s, often featuring, or sometimes mistakenly identified with German production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCommon Types:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePressed Glass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Often with seams, showing they were pressed in a mold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFire-Polished:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Machine-cut facets then heated for a smooth shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGivre\/Swirl:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Translucent or transparent with white or clear swirled through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Renowned for superior craftsmanship, with vibrant colors that are typically not dyed, but instead, the glass itself is colored, preventing peeling or fading. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIdentification Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Authentic glass feels cold to the touch and has a substantial weight compared to plastic imitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eImperfections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Slight variations in size, shape, and color are common in genuine vintage Czech beads, which adds to their charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Due to their age, many are considered rare, with limited quantities available from old stock or specialized dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603169476820,"sku":"GB268","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/cc9ebbc9-d3d2-46ee-bb52-4336e00fa9e4copy_a6f059c3-a7ea-48cd-8afd-ab4a99a9b234.jpg?v=1772184119"},{"product_id":"9x5mm-bicone-25-emerald-green-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"9x5mm Bicone (25) - Emerald Green Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe colour in these beads will send you into raptures!  Such a mysterious bead with depths in the emerald green clear glass that only the Czech can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  9mm long x 5mm wide with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603170394324,"sku":"GB292","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/products\/GB292GROUPcopy.jpg?v=1680302870"},{"product_id":"10x8mm-teardrop-25-milky-green-vintage-czech-vaseline-glass-beads","title":"10x8mm Teardrop (25) - Milky Green - Vintage Czech Vaseline Glass Beads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHere is a fabulous collector’s unique find!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDo you collect this type of glass in vases, statuettes and more?\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdd these unique beads to your display either into a small clear container, or made into useful jewellery items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUranium in glass beads, often called Vaseline glass, \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003euses tiny amounts of uranium dioxide to create distinctive yellow-green colours that brilliantly fluoresce under UV (black) light,\u003c\/span\u003e making them popular for unique jewellery, \u003cu\u003ewith modern beads being safe for handling\u003c\/u\u003e despite their low radioactivity. These Czech-made beads are a favourite for crafters and collectors, known for their vibrant glow and variety of shapes and sizes, even though uranium use in glass was historically banned for a period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOur fabulous customer named Clay from Wollongong introduced us to this phenomenon.  We knew about this style of bead being in existence, but didn't realise we had any at Bead Shack, until he walked around our shop with his black light torch!  That was a strange experience - having a person shine a torch on our whole range.  He has shared with us the photos of a small beaded chandelier he made himself from our beads, to put in his home display.  We hope you are as in awe of his display as we are.  You will see the small beaded chandelier in one of the photos up near the ceiling above his display cupboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Ranges from yellow to green, depending on concentration, often resembling Vaseline.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Glows bright neon green under UV light due to the uranium content.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003cu\u003eConsidered safe for handling and wearing\u003c\/u\u003e; the radioactivity is very low, less than many household electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Primarily produced in the Czech using traditional glassmaking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHow to Identify:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBlacklight Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The most definitive test is a bright green glow under a UV or blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eColour Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Look for the characteristic yellow-green hue that often appears more green under UV light. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUsed by jewellery makers for unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePopular for creating vintage-style or rave-themed accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCollected for their unique glow and historical appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603170558164,"sku":"GB295","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/GB295.jpg?v=1771559898"},{"product_id":"14x11mm-bunch-of-grapes-10-emerald-green-transparent-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"14x11mm Bunch of Grapes (10) - Emerald Green Transparent - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat other name can you give this bead?  I'm not sure ... But it does just look like a bunch of grapes.  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe hole is at one end\u003c\/span\u003e, so a perfect bead for tasseling or fringing - maybe on a lamp or necklace?  Perfect for a garden theme design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  14mm long x 11mm wide x about 8mm thick with a 0.8mm threading hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia.  You may or may not come across this style elsewhere, but not very often!  They are truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43603170820308,"sku":"GB332","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/a8e24de8-abb0-4f92-aed8-1605a1c50190.jpg?v=1771642190"},{"product_id":"3x9mm-rondelle-25-apple-green-opaque-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"3x9mm Rondelle (25) - Apple Green Opaque - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHow about these for a collector's item!?  Cute rondelle shape, about 3mm thick in the centre.  Did you know beads are usually measured from hole to hole first, and that's why these are called 3x9mm.  Look at the cute dimples in these vibrant green beads - you can turn out some statement pieces using this range of beads (we do have a few other shapes and sizes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eVintage apple green Czech glass beads (circa 1950s-1970s) are highly collectible, known for a bright, semi-translucent, or opaque lime-green hue. Often crafted in Jablonec nad Nisou, these beads feature varied, high-quality finishes, including swirls, givre (layered colors), opalescent, or fire-polished, often showing slight size\/shape variations from artisanal production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eKey Features and Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Most prominent from the 1950s–1960s, often featuring, or sometimes mistakenly identified with German production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQuality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Renowned for superior craftsmanship, with vibrant colors that are typically not dyed, but instead, the glass itself is colored, preventing peeling or fading. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIdentification Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Authentic glass feels cold to the touch and has a substantial weight compared to plastic imitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eImperfections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Slight variations in size, shape, and color are common in genuine vintage Czech beads, which adds to their charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Due to their age, many are considered rare, with limited quantities available from old stock or specialized dealers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMeasurements:  3mm from hole to hole x 9mm across with a 0.8mm threading hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity per pack:  25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are from our famous bead haul years ago when we did a warehouse clearance from one of the original bead importers in the bead business in Australia. 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