Terms and Conditions

All Our Beaded Past (OBP) jewelry is handmade using quality materials.  Pieces are either done by beadweaving, using especially strong thread or, occasionally, wire, or they are made by bead embroidery, in which beads and other elements are sewn onto a foundation, and then backed for comfort with ultrasuede or leather.  

I love to use vintage (at least 50 years old) or antique (more than 100 years old) materials when they are available.  I seek out warehouses and vendors with stores of supplies that have lain undiscovered for years, and I combine them with modern materials for innovation pieces.  For example, I may use “nailhead” beads, that were used to add sparkle to fabric before sequins were available.  Or I may find a trove of mouth-blown glass beads that has long been hidden. Details of these discoveries can be found in the descriptions of Indi visual pieces. Because almost all of my work is one of a kind, I do not need to find large quantities of these treasures to incorporate them into my pieces.

I seek out semiprecious stones, crystals,  freshwater and high quality glass pearls,  and metal findings that are beautiful and reliable.  When professionally grade stones are available, I look for the highest grade.  I make broad use of sterling silver and gold filled clasps and connectors, depending on purpose and availability.  

OBP jewelry is made with care and it is made to last, but sometimes problems arise.  Glass can break, thread can fail, stones can crack.  I you ever need help in maintaining or repairing OBP jewelry, please contact me at robin@ourbeadedpast.com (with a photo if appropriate), and I will suggest how to proceed. Often, I can repair or enhance a piece  (for free) if you will send it to me.  But please, contact me  before sending any piece to me, and together was can decide how to handle the problem

If you receive a piece which is broken or defective, please contact me to authorize a return, replacement, credit or refund as appropriate.