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Faceted Glass Trade Beads
"Russian" Blues, "Vaseline" Beads, and other Bohemian Faceted Glass

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Faceted Cane Beads

  • ("Russians") a/k/a Faceted Blues or Corner Cut Blues
  • These blue "Russians", prized for their color and stunning appearance, are excellent examples of Bohemian faceted glass. The name "Russians" was probably coined by Alaskan collectors or dealers. (The beads were not made in Russia, and it is likely they were never, or rarely, used by the Russian fur traders.) The drawn 5 or 6 sided cane is faceted on each corner to give the distinctive look. Cobalt blue was the most favored color, but they were produced in many colors.

  • Higher priced strands are generally deeper shades of translucent cobalt blue, and/or larger beads, and/or better faceted.
    Lower priced strands generally have more opaque and/or light blue beads, smaller beads, and/or less facets.

    #22-713-100    Faceted Blue "Russian" Beads
    6x5 - 7x8mm Faceted Blue Trade Beads. These vary from very dark cobalt to a lighter, more translucent sapphire. Excellent examples of Bohemian faceted glass work. Each strand is unique.
        $100.00/strand
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    #22-713-125     Faceted Blue "Russian" Beads
    23-25" strands of Faceted Blue "Russians" ranging in size from 8-10mm with 2-3mm holes. These vary from very dark cobalt to a lighter, more translucent sapphire.
        $125.00/strand
    .

    #22-713-60    Faceted Blue "Russian" Beads (Small or lower quality)
    13" strands of Faceted Blue "Russians" ranging in size from 5-6mm. Some of these beads are dark cobalt in color and some are lighter and more translucent. Approximately 1mm holes.
        $60.00/strand
    #22-713-75    Faceted Blue "Russian" Beads (Medium)
    21.5" strands of small Blue "Russians." Beads range in size from 3.3 x 4.5mm to 5 x 5.5mm. These are nice beads which vary in color. Some look more translucent, lighter, darker, etc. Approx. 3mm hole.
        $75.00/strand
    #22-713-80    Faceted Blue "Russian" Beads (Larger, or higher quality)
    14" strands of Faceted Blue "Russians" ranging in size from 7-8mm. Some of these beads are dark cobalt in colorand some are lighter and more translucent. Approximately 1mm holes.
        $80.00/strand  (Currently Out of Stock)
    #22-714    Lt. Blue Faceted Cane Beads
    22-24" strands of 4-6mm Blue "Russians," with 2-3mm holes.
        $12.00/strand
    #22-715-25    Opaque Faceted Blue Cane Beads
    25-27" strands of faceted opaque blue cane beads, Approx. 125 round, or 55 oval beads per strand; Bead sizes vary from 3x4 to 7x8 to 12x8mm
        $25.00/strand  (Currently Out of Stock)
    #22-715-45    Opaque Faceted Blue Cane Beads
    22-24" strands of 21-22x5mm "Russians," with 2mm hole. These beads have a nice shine and are an almost cobalt color.
        $45.00/strand
    #22-717    Long Faceted White Cane Beads
    (1 strand shown) 22-24" strands of elegant faceted white cane beads, Approx. 31 beads per strand; Bead size: Approx. 5x19mm; Great for Earrings!
        $60.00/strand
    #22-718    Long Faceted Blue Canes
    Russian Faceted Cane beads. 22-24" strands of 5x20mm semi-translucent sapphire and cobalt blue cane beads. 27-32 beads per strand. Good for simple, elegant earrings.
        $50.00/strand
    #22-719-18    "Poor Man's Russian"
    14" strands of Faceted Opaque Periwinkle "Poorman's Russians" ranging in size from 9-12mm. Approximately 3-6m holes.
        $18.00/strand

    Faceted Glass Trade Beads

  • Vaseline beads are usually translucent "greasy" yellow or green, hence the name Vaseline. But sometimes other colors such as red, blue, amber, darker green, or clear are available. They are almost always translucent, but occasionally we have had a strand of opaque periwinkle, or a few opaque beads mixed in with mostly translucent strands.

  • These old yellow beads usually fluoresce under ultraviolet light.
    #22-707-BLUE-60     "Vaseline" Bicone Beads
    25" strands of blue faceted bicones.; Approx 64 beads per strand; Bead sizes range from 7x13mm to 11x15mm.
        $60.00/strand
    #22-707-GREEN-40    "Vaseline" Bicone Beads
    Short 17" strands of nicely faceted translucent green bicones; Approx. 40 beads per strand; Bead size: 11x16mm.
        $40.00/strand
    #22-707-RED-30     "Vaseline" Bicone Beads
    22-26" strands of translucent red bicones; Approx 64 beads per strand; Bead sizes range from 10x14 to 13x17mm.
        $60.00/strand
    #22-707-YELL-40    "Vaseline" Bicone Beads
    Short 17" strands of nicely faceted translucent Yellow bicones; Approx. 40 beads per strand; Bead size: 11x16mm.
        $40.00/strand
    #22-708    Hexagonal or Square "Vaseline" Beads
    Square or Hexagonal Vaseline Beads. Usually available in green and "greasy" yellow. 22-24" strands of 12-14mm beads. Be sure to inquire about available colors.
        $32.50/strand
    #22-822    Opaque White Faceted Beads
    Approx. 20" semi-graduated strands of Faceted White Glass Cubes. These almost look like ceramic, or even pitted bone. Unique old beads! 2.5mm holes.
        $60.00/strand
    #22-824    Bohemian Faceted Glass Beads, Various Shapes
    23" strands of faceted black glass beads with AB finish; Approx. 57 beads per strand; Bead sizes vary from 8-14mm (round), 10x5 - 11x7mm (tube) and 11mm (bicone). Please specify preferred shape.
        $12.00/strand

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