Vintage Austrian Faceted Bicone Beads – Chalk White Opaque, 8mm
This listing is an original vintage bunch of Austrian faceted bicone glass beads, still tagged "Made in Austria." These are genuine old-stock beads, not a modern reproduction, sold as a full original bunch rather than a repackaged quantity.
Details
- Shape: Bicone, faceted
- Size: 8mm class (actual size approximately 8.2 x 7.7mm)
- Color: Chalk White Opaque
- Quantity: approximately 500 beads (1 original bunch)
- Weight: approximately 235 grams (8+ oz)
- Origin: Austria (vintage, original Austrian tag)
A Note on Austrian Glass Beads
Austria has its own long tradition of fine glass beadmaking, alongside neighboring Czech producers, known for crisp faceting and rich opaque and crystal finishes. Vintage bunches like this one are increasingly hard to find in their original, uncut form, making them a great find for collectors, jewelry makers, and anyone restoring vintage pieces.
