{"product_id":"1910s-smooth-oval-vegetable-ivory-corozo-beads-5x7mm-pack-of-60","title":"1910s Smooth Oval Vegetable Ivory Corozo Beads 5x7mm (Pack of 60)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese antique beads are made from vegetable ivory, the name given to the Elephant Palm plant's Tagua nut. Vegetable ivory was popular up to the beginning of World War I (1914). After the war, early plastics rose in popularity, replacing the demand for this natural, plant-based material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1910s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e shades vary from ivory, cream, to a nutty greenish hue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable Ivory (Tagua Nut, Corozo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5x7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the age and natural organic composition of vintage corozo (vegetable ivory), minor surface crazing or micro-crackling may be present on select beads, highlighting their authentic 1910s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and Care Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking in water or exposing to harsh chemicals, perfumes, and solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are ideal for jewelry making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted during the early 20th century, these genuine corozo nut beads were precision-turned in Germany, one of the world's premier historical hubs for fine organic turning and button-making prior to World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43567324922045,"sku":"BEAD014","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BEAD014e.jpg?v=1710520027","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1910s-smooth-oval-vegetable-ivory-corozo-beads-5x7mm-pack-of-60","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}