{"product_id":"indonesia-orange-antiqued-seed-beads-2-4mm-with-2-small-black-beads-on-24-inch-strands","title":"Indonesia, Orange Antiqued Seed Beads 2-4mm with 2 Small Black Beads on 24-inch Strands","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange antiqued seed beads from Indonesia, 2-4mm diameter on graduated 24-inch strands with two imitation Venetian beads and a silver plated bead. These were no doubt intended to replicate Indo-Pacific beads (See GLA-37, 38, 71 or 74)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two small black, red and white beads are imitations of a very popular antique Venetian lampworked style called \"wave\" or \"rattlesnake\" except that they are the \"wrong\" size and shape. See AFT-249. The are cute though.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finish is semi-matte with light, apparently permanent, antiquing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis mustard\/orange color is very popular in Indonesia, where it has long been associated with status. It also happens to be a favorite in other parts of SE Asia and Nagaland. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndonesia has become a rising player in the global bead market, which makes sense because Indonesians have a long tradition of making and wearing beads. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA significant segment of this industry is devoted to replicating, vintage, antique or ancient beads from Indonesia itself, as well as other parts of Southeast Asia, China, Venice and even Scandinavia. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn imitation bead doesn't become a fake until it's misrepresented as something that it isn't, for example new beads as old ones, or Indonesian-made as Chinese or Venetian. The makers are not \"faking\" old beads, but they are copying them based on orders from foreign dealers, some of whom end up misrepresenting them to unsuspecting customers. The best protection is to know your beads, second best is to know a trusted dealer, and always remember that if a deal seems to good to be true it almost certainly is. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52572090728757,"sku":"ASG-318","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/ASG-318a.jpg?v=1776253961","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/indonesia-orange-antiqued-seed-beads-2-4mm-with-2-small-black-beads-on-24-inch-strands","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}