The Mod Ant

The Mod Ant Small family jewelry biz in Tucson, AZ specializing in vintage + antique pieces & unique jewelry-making supplies. Also to bounce ideas of other jewelry artists.

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05/26/2026

🎥 Vegas walkthrough time! 🎥

If you’re coming to the Whole Bead Show in Las Vegas and wondering where to find us, this video will walk you straight from the entrance to our booth at Palace Station ✨👇

I had so much fun making this video last year that I had to bring it back again for 2026.

This year we’ll be bringing:
✨ Vintage jewelry
✨ Vintage chain
✨ Handmade soldered pendants
✨ Crystals & special finds
✨ One-of-a-kind pieces you won’t see online

📍 Palace Station Hotel & Casino
4211 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Whole Bead Show • Room ABCD

🗓 May 29–31
Friday • 1pm–5pm
Saturday • 10am–5pm
Sunday • 11am–4pm

Follow the video, come explore the show, and stop by to say hi to us in person ❤️

Additional show info:
Whole Bead Show

05/22/2026

LAS VEGAS, we’re coming back! ✨

We’ll be at the Whole Bead Show at Palace Station Hotel all weekend long with tables full of vintage treasures, chains, crystals, findings, jewelry components, soldered pieces, and so much inspiration for makers and collectors alike.

Whether you’re a jewelry designer, bead lover, reseller, collector, or just someone who loves digging through beautiful things, we’d absolutely love to see you there.

📍 Whole Bead Show
Palace Station Hotel
4211 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Room ABCD

🗓 SHOW HOURS
Friday, May 29 • 1pm–5pm
Saturday, May 30 • 10am–5pm
Sunday, May 31 • 11am–4pm

We’ll be bringing a huge mix of vintage and handmade items including:
✨ Chains & findings
✨ Crystals & stones
✨ Soldered jewelry
✨ One-of-a-kind pieces
✨ Supplies for makers

Tag a friend who needs a bead shopping weekend in Vegas 💎

For additional show info:
Whole Bead Show
Wholebead.com

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05/16/2026

Thanks everyone for hanging out with us this week we’re tired and grateful for everyone who supports our small family business. This community continues to surprise me with how generous you are with each other. Splitting strands of beads when there’s not enough, laughing with each other each time we go live.

05/14/2026

Get ready for night 4 of week of beads!!

05/11/2026

✨ TONIGHT STARTS OUR 5 DAYS OF AMAZING BEADS! ✨
We’ll be LIVE tonight from 5–8PM MST over on Instagram and we’re kicking the week off with VINTAGE GLASS BEADS! 📿
We’ve been pulling out trays of beautiful old stock beads with amazing colors, shapes, finishes, and textures. Lots of vintage treasures, unique finds, and pieces that haven’t been shown in a long time!
Here’s the full week lineup so you can plan ahead:
📿 Monday, May 11�Vintage Glass Beads
🌿 Tuesday, May 12�1970’s Vintage Wood Beads
🐚 Wednesday, May 13�Shell & Pearl Beads
✨ Thursday, May 14�1950s–1970s Vintage Lucite Beads
⚙️ Friday, May 15�1970’s Vintage Metal Beads
🕔 Every night from 5–8PM MST LIVE on Instagram
Grab a drink, bring your bead friends, and come hang out with us tonight! We’re excited to spend another fun bead-filled week with everyone 💛

05/08/2026

✨ 5 DAYS OF AMAZING BEADS! ✨
We’re so excited to bring back another full week of bead live shows over on Instagram! Every night will feature a different bead theme with trays and trays of vintage treasures, unique materials, and hard-to-find pieces for jewelry makers, collectors, and bead lovers alike.
Join us LIVE May 11–15 from 5PM–8PM MST each night on Instagram 💛
Here’s the lineup:
📿 Monday, May 11�Vintage Glass Beads
🌿 Tuesday, May 12�1970’s Vintage Wood Beads
🐚 Wednesday, May 13�Shell & Pearl Beads
✨ Thursday, May 14�1950s–1970s Vintage Lucite Beads
⚙️ Friday, May 15�1970’s Vintage Metal Beads
Expect lots of vintage goodness, unique shapes and finishes, fun conversation, and plenty of surprises throughout the week. Some inventory has been tucked away for years and is finally making its way out onto the tables!
Set your reminders, bookmark the lives, and come hang out with us each evening. We can’t wait to spend another bead-filled week with you all! 💛

04/29/2026

Live until 8pm MST
Showing our soldered pendants





⚡ GIANT CRYSTAL REVEAL TODAY ⚡12PM MSTThere are 7 slides to swipe through showing each of the giant crystals available t...
04/13/2026

⚡ GIANT CRYSTAL REVEAL TODAY ⚡12PM MST
There are 7 slides to swipe through showing each of the giant crystals available today.

Because Josiah is leaving Wednesday morning to head to the Bead & Design Show in Escondido, California, there will be a limited window to claim pieces.

How ordering works:
• Swipe through all 7 slides and choose your favorite crystal.
• Send us a DM or email with the crystal you want to claim. Email link in bio.
~When messaging please provide your Full Name, Email Address, & Shipping Address so we know where to send your invoice. 
• Claims will be honored in the order they are received.
You will have two days to make your selections, and all claims must be received by Tuesday, April 14th at 9pm MST.

These pieces will not be listed on our website and will only be available through Instagram or email claims.
Each stone was soldered in the studio and finished as a one-of-a-kind pendant. They are quite big fyi but really beautiful. Some people wear them as a pendant and some use them for a decorative hanging pendant.
We are excited to see which crystals everyone chooses!
Thank you so much for your support!!! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ -Katy & Josiah Z.

04/13/2026

We’re heading to Southern California next week!
Josiah and our middle son Dominic will be setting up at the Bead & Design Show in Escondido, just north of San Diego.

SHOW DETAILS:
Bead & Design Show
California Center for the Arts
340 N Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
April 17–19
10am–5pm daily
More show details here:
https://www.beadanddesign.com/shows/escondido.php
If you’re near San Diego, come say hello. We’d love to meet you!

We don’t know when we’ll be doing another show in this area, so this is a special opportunity to come shop with us face to face.
We’ll be bringing a beautiful display including:
• Soldered pendants in stone, glass, metal, shell, and giant crystals
• Vintage chains perfect for pairing with pendants
• Vintage and antique jewelry including Sterling and Gold Filled pieces
• A gorgeous selection of statement necklaces we designed

Can’t wait to see you in person!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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10/20/2025

PHOENIX! We’re popping up at The Makers Hive Market at Desert Ridge Marketplace this Sat, Oct 25 • 11am–4pm.
We’re bringing a curated mix of handmade soldered pendants, a mini chain bar (choose your length), plus silver & gold‑filled antique jewelry. ✨
Free admission • Family‑friendly • Sip & shop
📍 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Tag a friend who loves shiny things!

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