Nailhead, Vintage, 16x5mm, Two Hole, Marquise, Bronze, Metallic, Luster, 15 beads per strand, Priced per strand

Nailhead, Vintage, 16x5mm,
Two Hole, Marquise, Bronze, Metallic, Luster,
Bohemian
15 beads per strand,
Priced per strand

These delicate marquis nailheads are faceted on top, have a single top hole, and gorgeous! I'm selling them in strands of 15 beads.

What are vintage nailheads, you ask? Nailheads (or sew-on beads) were originally made in Bohemia from the late-1800s through the early-1900s. Queen Victoria started an international fashion for using them as subtle embellishments on mourning dresses, so nailheads were originally copies of beads worn by nobility for mourning dresses. Later, they were used as sequins and embellishments on flapper dresses. Darker colors were commonly created for mourning and why today we find so many nailheads in darker colors: black, black ab, brown, gunmetal. But, we do find nailheads in brighter colors white, orange, pink, burnt sienna, etc., and finer finishes. It just depends on when on the timeline they were created that you will get the different colors and finishing. The term nailhead comes from the fact that the beads have flat backs and were domed or faceted and often looked on the clothing as if they were the head of a nail - hence "nailheads."

I've sold beads for over 15 years. As with all items I sell - I'm all about quality! Why don't I offer free shipping? Because I like you to know what your getting. If I wrap the cost of shipping into the price, you will not know the true price of the items you are purchasing. Additionally, my International customers get to enjoy lower price declarations because I don't add shipping to my pricing. I love being able to offer you the best pricing available!

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