Antique Mix of Dutch and European Glass Beads, with Purple Faceted Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT307h)

Amethyst purple, clear, red and white hues on these worn, faceted, mixed shape antique glass beads.

24 inch strand of very old Dutch and European faceted glass beads.  62 antique glass beads on this strand. 

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. Long blue glass and black glass beads may be from a different era. Several beads have calcification. Beads have wear commensurate with age. Some damage on a 3 beads.

Bead sizes and shapes vary. Beads range from  8-114mm diameter range. Nice variety in sizes of beads on this strand for all your designs.

You will receive the strand in the photos.

Antique and Vintage Item 307h