Here we are at day 4 in the week of giveaways. Today’s giveaway is very unique, and if you love vintage or antique stuff, you will appreciate this one.
This bracelet is made from antique trade beads. If you have ever looked at my Desert Raven Art site, you know I love to use these old beads in jewelry, and to accent my beadwork pieces. (And don’t forget about the sale on my jewelry and beadwork.)
The Venetian’s began making glass beads in the early 1800’s. By the late 1800’s they were trading them by the ship full to Africa for gold, ivory, and slaves. These old beads have been making their way to America since about the mid 1960’s. Every bead was hand made, in small artisan shops in Venice.
This is a double bracelet with a mixture of old beads and newer beads. The button is pipestone. I can adjust the size from 6 1/2″ to 7′” to better fit the winner. Giveaway is open to US only.
Good luck!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Lucky winner. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
A great color combination, too!….:)JP
wow O wow!!! this one is calling to me big time. Its so radiant and geourdeous!!!!!!! Stunning.
That is just gorgeous! Love Dolly
how beautiful!
Lovely bracelet
xx husky hugz
Yes, I would LOVE to win this – beautiful! :)
Beautiful bracelet! Love antique and vintage jewelry
I would love to win this because I do love antique things! :)
Beautiful! I didn’t know the history of trade beads–how interesting!
Amazing beads, beautifully done
That really needs to be on Crooked Foot’s wrist!
I like the bead color combination.
I would love to win this….the colors are gorgeous and I love antique/vintage items.
This is awesome. I bet some of the beads are older than I am :) I would love to win this.
Love the bright colors.
Great colors and selection of beads!
Love the color’s, so earthy! This is awesome all the way around!!!
I love this! And I really like your new header image with the cute trailer and of course, I spy Roxy too! :)