Strand of 5 Phenolic resin "African Amber" beads from the African trade. b4-amb145 Brass and Metal Beads 25ct ruby of very fine

25ct ruby of very fine quality

The largest central piece is 3" x 2"

Antique opaque carnelian agate carved oblong melon beads in various shapes

a lighter and cleaner color than salmon

This necklace features 11 authentic antique Venetian millefiori trade beads and 34 antique Chinese Peking glass beads strung on a leather cord with a sterling silver  clasp

Strand of 5 Phenolic resin "African Amber" beads from the African trade. b4-amb145 Brass and Metal Beads 25ct ruby of very fineStrand of 5 phenolic resin "African Amber" Bakelite round beads from the African trade. These are old beads but exact age is unknown. Made in Germany. Beads of this composition have been traded in Africa for over 100 years. The beads in this strand are nicely matched. 20x 22mm. Flat ends. 3mm stringing holes. 36. 25 grams