5"strand of 6 cylindrical Phenolic resin "African Amber" beads from the African trade. b4-amb144 (Copy) 23x19mm bloodstone and chalcedony

bloodstone and chalcedony

They measure 2 1/4" inches from top of ear wire

Stamped with several English hallmarks and STERLING

These beads resemble the tops of the Conus shells cut in half

Satin lined with label MADE IN FRANCE HAND-MADE

5"strand of 6 cylindrical Phenolic resin "African Amber" beads from the African trade. b4-amb144 (Copy) 23x19mm bloodstone and chalcedonyStrand of 6 phenolic resin "African Amber"cylindrical 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. These beads vary slighty in shape and size. 18 23mm long and 15 16mm wide. Stringing holes average 2. 5mm. 28 grams