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West German glass artists have been making spectacular crystal and glass beads since the end of the 13th century and almost all glass beads found in jewelry made from the early 18th century until the first half of the 20th century were made in West Germany. Glass beads were smuggled out of West Germany in the mid 20th century, when the country was divided between east and west, with the help of border guards who would mark West German shipments "East Germany" to ensure their safe passage. Today vintage West German beads are eagerly sought after and coveted among collectors.
The end of each of these hair pins is adorned with a vintage West German sea green crystal nestled into a vintage West German seafoam green flower bead, a vintage West German aqua blue flower bead, and a silver plated bell bead cap. A silver plated aqua blue rhinestone rondelle occupies the center position. A seafoam teardrop crystal, topped with a silver plated bell bead cap, sits below. Silver plated heishi beads complete the design. The hair sticks are intricately hand engraved bone, finished in seafoam and detailed in sparkling silver under layers of protective clear enamel. These one-of-a-kind hair accessories measure 6" from end to end.
PLEASE NOTE: You are viewing a one-of-a-kind design that was previously purchased, about which the owner has been kind enough to send a note of appreciation. If you would like to view the unsolicited comments we were sent about this design, please visit our Kudos and Awards page. If you would like to view designs that are currently available, please visit our Hair Accessories and Jewelry Catalog. If this design interests you, we may be able to do a special order version of it for you depending on component availability.
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