Brown Bakelite Earrings by Ruth Oparté New condition "King Beads" from

New condition "King Beads" from the late 1800s with "S" squiggle in green with red and white stripe with black stripe

Photo shows two views of the same bead

but they are approximately 6-7mm wide x 8-9

1 1/4 inches from top of ear wire to bottom

There are two types of beads on this strand: opaque reddish fluted ones that average 21mm x 23mm

Brown Bakelite Earrings by Ruth Oparté New condition "King Beads" fromBrown bakelite links and beads with oxidized brass jumprings, and niobium hooks. Light and whimsical. See other bakelite earrings in this collection. Vintage bakelite beads and components were manufactured in Germany in the 1930's 40's. Designed and made by Ruth.