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Boro Coins with Mesh
$12.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Glass can be made into wonderful color swirls. These 20mm coins have asymmetrical glass dots and a bit of mesh melted into them. The picture shows both sides of this bead set.
Boro ZigZag Earrings
$118.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These boro beads have swirls of rootbeer and blue. There is a cluster of Swarovski crystals at the bottom. The wire and lever back ear wires are gold filled.
Contemporary “Christmas” Beads
$32.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These fun and festive contemporary striped beads are in a 21″ strand.
Yoruba Beaded Crown
Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This Yoruba beaded crown is beautiful from every side–even the inside. Please click on this item to see detailed pictures of this piece.
This piece is $350. Shipping costs will depend on where this is being sent. You will need to call 319 338-1566 to purchase this item. Once we know the shipping address, a shipping cost will be determined before purchase.
Dowry Beads
$63.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Dowry beads were used as part of the payment to a family for a bride. These beads have lots of personality and measure 15x25mm and are top-drilled. There are 17 beads per strand.
Kancamba Beads
$48.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Kancamba beads are molded glass from the Czech Republic that were traded in western Africa. The green beads on these strands are florescent under a black light. Strands are 9.5″ long.
Summer CRAW Necklace
$326.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These beads are full of color and fun–great for the summer. This necklace has an easy to use beaded toggle. The inside diameter of this piece is 15″, so its a close up necklace. See the matching earrings and bracelet. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Venetian Millefiore Beads–late 1800s
$50.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These blue and yellow barrel beads have such character. There are five beads on a strand with varied sizes around 12x32mm.
Venetian Mosaic Yellow Rounds–1800s
$110.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This strand of 15 beads has traveled the world. Made in Italy, then traveling to Western Africa, and ending up in North America. Beads are 10x12mm each.
White Heart Graduated Strand–1850s
$200.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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White hearts are white glass on the inside and red on the outside. This strand is almost 24″ long and the beads graduate from 8x10mm to 12x12mm.
Yellow Quartz and Bronze Necklace
$254.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The wirework for this piece was done by Zanetta Hoehle of Tumbled Wire Designs. She is a Beadology Iowa guest instructor for wirework classes. It was created for us as a gift to help our business survive the COVID-19 pandemic. As a way of paying this kindness forward, 20% of the proceeds ($50) will go to the CommUnity Food Bank.
This piece is made from a yellow quartz cabochon and bronze wire. At its longest, this necklace is 21″ and can be adjusted to be shorter. It has a bronze and swivel lobster clasp.
Beaded Bolo with Snowflake Obsidian
$278.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The bolo is a time tested piece of jewelry. The crocheted lariat ends with branched fringe that you will touch constantly. The bolo slide stays where you put it. There are matching earrings. Designed and made by Karen Kubby.
Branched Fringe Earring Kit
$28.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Branched fringe is fun to make and even more fun to wear. There is such texture and you can use up small quantities of special beads in the fringe. These earrings can be made shorter, you control that by how short you make the first fringe. Includes Czech pressed glass focal beads, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver headpins and ear wires.
Electroplated Bird Skull
$192.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This pendant is made from a non-protected bird species from Florida that has been electroplated with copper. It is flat on the back, so it lays flat. The eyes are Botswana agate. The bail has a 4x7mm inside diameter and the piece measures 25x65mm, including the bail.
Electroplated Turquoise Strands
$52.00 – $158.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These unique turquoise beads that are surrounded by electroplated copper. The strands come in four shapes, Flat ovals, puffy ovals, coins and pillows.
Blue Lightning Necklace
$218.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Boro beads enhance the center of this cubed right angle weave 18″ necklace. The lightning bolts are enhanced by using 2 colors of beads. The clasp is a beaded toggle. Designed and made by Karen Kubby. The boro bead artist is unknown. See the Gallery pics for a close up of the boro beads.