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Lucite Bead Black Oval Grooved 34x30mm

Lucite Bead Black Oval Grooved 34x30mm

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These 34x30mm oval grooved lucite plastic beads are original vintage circa 1960s - early 1980s. Lucite is a material that has both properties of plastic and glass and mirrors the clarity of glass. Lucite is heavier in “feel” compared to traditional plastics and is of the highest quality. Lucite was discovered in 1931 by Du Pont chemists. It was among the first plastics derived from petrochemicals and was sold to jewellery manufacturers
after the war. Beads were mass produced in the 1960’s – early 1980s using this material.

Create unique pieces from our vintage treasures most of which are sourced globally. We have delightful tales of purchasing sample ranges from retired Czech and German makers who formally worked in the bead and jewellery trade. These men often speak little English and store all their forgotten treasures in their house basement or on dusty warehouse shelves.

Our vintage stock is:

  • Usually a combination of sample ranges & over productions which have never been sold or used;

  • Circa 1920s to 1980s;

  • Are of a high quality & craftsmanship;

  • Will make your designs unlike any others;

  • and supplies are, of course, limited.

  • Stock changes regularly

  • you will discover new treasures in the collection every time you visit
    us online or at the craft shows in Sydney. They may be here today, and
    gone tomorrow! First in best dressed!


The beads have lovely detailing which gives this geo shape a deco modern feel!

"Making good jewellery is made up of three basics...good materials, good tools, and good techniques."









































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Kaari Meng French General owner, designer & stylist

size: 34x30mm
colour: black
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