Most avid beaders are familiar with Japanese vintage glass seed beads. Created by artists and crafts people who were master glass blowers and silver foil workers with unique skills, these beads are noted worldwide for their extraordinary consistency of size, shape and color

What is less well-known is that the industry that produced these remarkable beads for jewelry design companies around the world prior to World War II has virtually vanished today.

Indeed, many of the dyes are no longer used. The vintage Japanese beads above are a sampling of a collection -- illustrated in our catalog -- that was discovered among the stock of an American jewelry design company that closed more than 20 years ago. Their style and elegance capture the colors, shapes and designs used in fashion jewelry of the 1950's and 1960's.

The characteristics of these vintage beads make them stand out in all types of beaded jewelry and accessories. The beads also are becoming very attractive to collectors as they become increasingly difficult to find and expensive to buy.

We urge you to make your selections promptly from our available stocks to ensure you acquire the beads of your choice.