A 26 inch strand of very old Dutch and European faceted glass beads.
Beautiful range of colors including some amethyst purple glass, dark blue, deep red glass beads.
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. Good condition overall.
65 glass beads on this strand.
Beads range from 7-18mm diameter range. Nice variety in sizes and shapes of beads on this strand for all your designs.
You will receive the beads in the photo.
Antique and Vintage Item 308