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Some interesting finds from Tucson --- Rosanna ( 2012-02-01 20:54 ) (153 reads) file img
Tucson 2012 --- Joyce ( 2012-02-03 18:21 ) (81 reads)
Hallmark ID on String of Pearls? --- beadstore.com ( 2012-02-03 11:15 ) (68 reads) file img
new book --- luigicattelan ( 2012-01-29 23:59 ) (116 reads)
Traveling to Tokyo and Taipei --- beadstore.com ( 2012-02-02 06:32 ) (55 reads)
Machines in new studio ..... new beads in the works --- lopacki ( 2012-02-01 16:11 ) (92 reads) file img
Here's an ad to laugh at... but I bought the beads anyway --- birdi ( 2012-01-28 18:01 ) (182 reads) file img
Tucson treat for those who could not make it..... --- floorkasp ( 2012-02-01 17:07 ) (154 reads) file img
A clip at dinner (Tucson 2012) --- TASART ( 2012-01-30 21:53 ) (138 reads)
Gold? --- jbr ( 2012-01-30 14:52 ) (114 reads)
Tucson by the ton is tons of fun! --- JohnnyAppleBead ( 2012-02-01 12:56 ) (104 reads) file img
ID question --- mparis ( 2012-02-01 13:40 ) (84 reads) file img
  • Nice! --- Joyce ( 2012-02-01 13:45 ) (43 reads)
    • Yes, authentic and could be as old as the late 1800s (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-02-01 13:51 ) (11 reads)
  • certainly antique- my guess 1920s+ as they are a graduated set... (no text) --- Stefany ( 2012-02-01 23:33 ) (4 reads)
Tucson on a budget --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 11:26 ) (147 reads) file img
  • Re: Tucson on a budget --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 11:31 ) (106 reads) file img
    • Some nice ones and No. 37 would pay the strand....very cool one...!! (no text) --- uwe ( 2012-01-31 11:38 ) (17 reads)
    • Agreed, very cool find that one trailed bead. Looks deliberate and very rare to me. (no text) --- floorkasp ( 2012-01-31 11:40 ) (7 reads)
    • "37" is deliberate --- TASART ( 2012-01-31 18:32 ) (69 reads)
    • "37" trailed Venetian --- Joyce ( 2012-02-01 14:05 ) (32 reads)
  • Re: Tucson on a budget --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 11:34 ) (101 reads) file img
    • could the 2 strands of blue and green ovals be indonesian? (no text) --- Stefany ( 2012-01-31 14:46 ) (7 reads)
      • Possibly, I didn't ask the dealer. I just assumed Chinese. (no text) --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 16:32 ) (5 reads)
    • Indonesian?? --- Carole Morris ( 2012-02-01 01:19 ) (28 reads)
      • Third vote for Indonesian here. (no text) --- Floorkasp ( 2012-02-01 06:51 ) (6 reads)
    • I'm thinking Indonesian too... --- Joyce ( 2012-02-01 18:21 ) (16 reads)
  • Glass beads from India, would be my guess...very nice.... (no text) --- uwe ( 2012-01-31 11:36 ) (9 reads)
  • Re: Tucson on a budget --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 11:36 ) (88 reads) file img
  • Re: Tucson on a budget --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 11:38 ) (82 reads) file img
  • Looks good! --- floorkasp ( 2012-01-31 11:39 ) (51 reads)
  • Re: Tucson on a budget --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 11:50 ) (81 reads) file img
  • Re: Tucson on a budget --- Finfan ( 2012-01-31 11:54 ) (86 reads) file img
  • wound and pitted glass beads made in India- the cotton thread wrapped cord is typical (no text) --- Stefany ( 2012-01-31 14:44 ) (7 reads)
  • Nice looking coral simulant! (no text) --- Joyce ( 2012-02-01 13:58 ) (4 reads)
ID please: molded eye beads, Prosser? --- birdi ( 2012-02-01 10:56 ) (66 reads) file img
Pictures from Sat night BCN meet up at El Charro --- Russ Nobbs ( 2012-01-28 22:42 ) (212 reads) file img
Pictures from Tucson, first batch --- floorkasp ( 2012-01-28 16:17 ) (228 reads) file img
Back home from Tucson - successful trip! --- Rosanna ( 2012-01-31 22:37 ) (59 reads)
Venetian...?? ID please.... --- uwe ( 2012-01-31 06:22 ) (89 reads) file img
Your oppinion please.. --- dannoh40 ( 2012-01-30 10:36 ) (115 reads) file img
Need a Tucson photo fix please...... (no text) --- Dog Bone Crazy ( 2012-01-29 16:09 ) (99 reads)
Agate, Carnelians from India? --- xian ( 2012-01-31 01:33 ) (73 reads) file img
Imitations threaten the murano glassmakers --- Barbara ( 2012-01-31 03:24 ) (69 reads) link
Gem Fair in Ste Marie aux Mines in France --- mparis ( 2012-01-29 14:10 ) (61 reads)
  • Have not been there but I bet there will be some African Traders there. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-01-29 14:52 ) (15 reads)
    • I would be surprised if they would. Looks like a 100% mineral and gem fair.... (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2012-01-30 15:38 ) (7 reads)
      • Thanks, Martine. The Tucson "Gem and Mineral" Show has thousands of beads. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-01-30 17:20 ) (8 reads)
        • OK. I'm curious now,but being in France... please report whoever takes a peak ;-) (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2012-01-30 18:00 ) (4 reads)
new book --- luigicattelan ( 2012-01-29 08:42 ) (170 reads)
  • Re: new book --- luigicattelan ( 2012-01-29 08:59 ) (131 reads)
  • Re: new book --- luigicattelan ( 2012-01-29 23:39 ) (124 reads) file img
small millie cylinder beads... ID? --- birdi ( 2012-01-28 19:14 ) (116 reads) file img
new member-new question, Afghanistan --- chibae ( 2012-01-29 08:41 ) (65 reads)
  • Welcome! --- Russ Nobbs ( 2012-01-29 08:56 ) (53 reads)
New book --- luigicattelan ( 2012-01-29 08:49 ) (50 reads)
New Member with New Find, hoping for verification --- chibae ( 2012-01-28 16:34 ) (134 reads) img

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