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Antique Hand Faceted Purple and Clear Dutch and Mixed European Glass Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT307x)

26 inch strand of very old Dutch and European faceted glass beads.

Beautiful amethyst purple hues.

Discovered in Mali. 

These beads were mainly produced in the 1800's in Amsterdam to imitate rock crystal and other precious stones in trade with the African and American colonies.

Most of the beads on the strand are faceted, some have worn smooth over time. Several beads have calcification. Beads have wear commensurate with age.

 74 antique glass beads on this strand. 

Bead sizes and shapes vary. Beads range from  9-17mm diameter range. Nice variety in sizes of beads on this strand for all your designs.

You will receive the beads in the photos.

Antique and Vintage Item 307x

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