Venetian Glass Trade Beads, Strand Czech Republic graduating in size from 12mm-16mm

graduating in size from 12mm-16mm diameter

These beads are a beautiful pair of silver colored beads

Beads range in size from 9mm x 15mm diameter to 17mm x 24mm diameter

fine workmanship

but very small (size 5) high-silver content ring  (about 90%) made in Ethiopia about 100 years ago

Venetian Glass Trade Beads, Strand Czech Republic graduating in size from 12mm-16mmThis Venetian made glass bead was traded in Ghana in the 1880s. Brick red with yellow and white stripes, barrel shape, hints of dark blue in some stripes. Average size is 20mm long x 11mm diameter with a 2. 5mm hole. 39 beads on this strand. Beads are in good condition!