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What is the best thread for seed beads?

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What is the best thread for seed beads?
The best thread for seed beads will depend on the size of the bead. Since seed beads come in many different sizes and shapes, using the right thickness of thread and color can make your project easier and more enjoyable. There are various brands of seed bead threads available and it is a matter of your personal preference as to which one you would like to work with.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, handmade Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain from the 1940's. Chain links of hand of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vendome Glass Seed Bead & Faceted Crystal Multi-Strand Necklace
By Vendome
Located in Maywood, NJ
A sea of teal, green, and clear glass seed beads are handstrung, strand after strand, and affixed
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Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Rare Handmade Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold & Seed Pearl Beaded Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
this rare work of art with it's unique combination of seed pearls, 24K gold beads & whimsical 24K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seed Pearl Ruby Sapphire Bracelet Emerald Diamond 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pretty vintage bracelet is set with natural freshwater seed pearls with a solid 14K Yellow
Category

20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Bead Drop Necklaces Seed Pearls Sapphire Doubled 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seed Pearls and the other with Sapphire beads. Each necklace is 17" long together they are 34" long
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Chinese Celadon Jade Hulu Bead Bodhi Seeds Bracelet - BEAUTIFUL PATINA
Located in Richmond, CA
of Bodhi seeds and a Qing dynasty nephrite jade bead, is more than just a piece of jewelry. It is a
Category

20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Jade

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