Bead Show Booty

I took a day off and drove across town to the bead show.  After sitting in traffic caused by a fender bender, stopping for gas (all that sitting!), taking a wrong turn and ending up downtown instead of where I was supposed to be...I finally got back on track and arrived at the show.

I met up with my friend, Diane Cook, and her friend, Carrie and, oh....what goodies were in store for us!

This time around, I was looking for something interesting...something unique...something that makes my heart go "pitter-patter."

This Roman era glass pretty much did the trick!  When I spotted these unstrung pieces, all kinds of ideas began racing around in my head.

I've always had an affinity for glass...since my days working with stained glass.

I was told this glass is coming from areas in/around Afghanistan.  This iridescence comes from years of being buried in the ground.  My guy also had some wonderful, old trade beads, which I love.

These were traded amongst tribes that lived in Bali.  The turquoise was especially popular for them.  I like it too.

 

Faceted pearls are a favorite but they're usually pretty small in size.  When I spotted these incredible strings, in big, fat, raspberry rounds, I couldn't pass them up.

I picked up a few strands of beautiful baroque pearls, as well.  These have an incredible luster.  I could only get my bead trader to go down so far in price.  He insisted that he was obligated to take care, not only of his wife, but his "girlfriend"...who turned out to be his twelve year old daughter.   Needless to say, these put a dent in my budget!  It's nice to support a family man.

These stones were just too gorgeous to resist.  They're quartz with inclusions that look like moss.  The remind me of the inside of a geode.  I was in the process of spending every last dime when I ran into a few other friends...you know who you are (Jennifer, Melissa, CeCe)...who saved me from complete bankruptcy.  But, what a way to go!

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Comments

[Antique looking rings]

I only wish I could be there myself! The Roman era glass- I understand you in every way! these are unique amazing pieces that really do make your heart go ba-doom :) But what are the beads in the second photo made of? the look like icy snow!

[alice hanson]

Deryn, Those beads would have also bankrupt me! B-E-A-U-I-T-F-U-L!
Smiles, alice

[Christine Damm]

Wow!!! the geodes!!!! and the Roman glass!!!! Yes, I could do serious damage to the pocketbook! And the trade beads.......!!!! You are so lucky to be able to drive to a bead show. For us-- first there's the snow and then there's the distance, and then there's nothing until you hit Boston, and that's 3 hrs away! I guess I'll just snowshoe.

[Seth]

Great selection. These beads are all so unique and seem to come with their own individual histories!!

[Nerissa Alford]

Wow, you got some gorgeous beads. I love all the shine! I'm going to have to see if I can find any of those Afgan beads here. What a treasure. Thanks for taking us shopping
Nerissa

[kelly snelling]

AHHHHHHH! i'm hollering about that last photo! gosh those are AWESOME!!!

[Keron Lee]

beautiful treasures Deryn - I love the white ones with the 'moss' inclusions! x K

[Lee]

WOW- every single bead you chose is amazing. I can see that it must be easy to spend money on them! Love your other posts too. I bought a little tintype to make a charm out of- someday!! LOL. The valentines stuff is amazing too. Have a good week-

[Kelly Jeanette]

Wow, what great finds! (drooling here). Wish there was a bead show around here. Oh, well, yard sale season is about to start.

[Cindy]

Deryn, it sounds like you had a dream day...your new beads are all just gorgeous! I love how you styled the photos...your photography is amazing. It's fun picking up new tidbits about you...I didn't know you worked with stained glass in before. I made a few pieces myself...that was a lifetime ago now it seems!

[Dale]

Wow wow wow... you really picked up some beauties deryn! I just love the turquoise trade beads myself... it's really somehting special. Can't wait to see them at home in one of your necklaces.

[pilar]

Oh, my goodness! I love the treasures you found at the gem show especially those yummy quarts with inclusions. I, too, am a huge fan of roman era glass. Thanks for sharing!

[Jen Crossley]

OH wow awesome beads

[robruhn]

What a fabulous collection, I love the ancient glass beads and the turquoise ones are to die for.

[Denise Tucker]

Gorgious!!! I'm falling in love with glass beads all over again, after a long run with gemstone beads. I LOVE the quartz geode ones you found! And the Roman era glass beads are the best ever!!! There is a lady here in town who sells jewelry out of her home (artists place pieces in her home studio). She carries pieces from an artist in Italy featuring Italian glass. They are stunning. I can't wait to see the new pieces you make with these treasures. I've been snowed in all day, so I bought beads ONLINE!!!

[Alice]

Oh, lots of sparkles! I love the Roman Glass but it's a bit pricey for me. Glad you didn't break the bank...

[Emanda]

Hello Deryn,

I had to get a paper towel to clean off my keyboard. (Those beauties are so yummy my mouth was watering.) I'm crazy about roman glass too, but, whoa, the price shows just how special it is! I cannot wait to see what you do with it.

Emanda

[Elizabeth Woodford]

You got a fabulous bundle of booty!!! The Roman glass is stunning! I would love to get my ahnds on a few pieces!!! I never see anything like this here in the East!! Do you ahve any contacts for the seller that you might be willing to pass on??
The inclusion stones are fascintating and the raspberry pearls look good enough to eat!! Iam going to keep an eye on your Etsy site. Better get cracking so you can have $$ on hand for the next bead show!!!
Happy Saturday!
Hugs!
Elizabeth

[joanna pierotti]

Oh, how I would love to go to a bead show. I have a necklace made of Roman glass and it is so beautiful. You found some yummy beads Deryn. Can't wait to see what you create.

[Lynn in Tucson]

Oh, I'd say you did well! (Are those little druzy bits in the second photo?) Tucson gem shows start any minute - I'm scraping change out of the couch cushions!

[Renate]

Gorgeous finds, Deryn! Can't wait to see the beauty these will become in your hands!

[diane cook]

Now that is the kind of "booty" I'm talking about Deryn! The single pieces of Roman Era glass certainly were a sight to see~
So glad we finally hooked up, and will do again the next show~okay???

[Nancy]

Hold on, let me swallow my saliva before I try to speak...I,I,I, would be a very good friend and let you keep buying! I wish I was able to go to Tuscon. Never been. But if I could go, I don't think I would know where to start and I definitely would have trouble knowing where to stop!!!!

[rebecca]

you have a perfect eye for
beauty.
delicious!

[Penny]

OH my gosh that Roman era glass!!! UGH, I need it, it's an emergency! I'm big on ancient artifacts right now, so this is right up my alley.

I wish I had a gem show to go to! No actually I'm saving for the UK, so I'm probably lucky I don't.

[Mary Green]

Great purchases! The quartz with inclusions is so unusual and so beautiful.