Coral Color Glass "Sand" Beads african amber 4" strand of light purple

4" strand of light purple and jonquil glass vaseline beads made in The Netherlands in the late 1700's- early 1800's and traded in Mali

Beads are approximately 10 x 6mm and are about 22 inches long

The is a traditional pattern on the diamond shape glass bead

Necklace of 19 large faceted multi color sapphire beads

Coral Color Glass "Sand" Beads african amber 4" strand of light purpleAntique 23" strand of coral color glass "sand" beads from Ghana. These mixed shapes and red orange colors have a wonderful texture, fairly consistent sizes from 16mm 18mm diameter with a 1 3mm hole. 55 beads on this strand. Handmade in Ghana in the 1920's imitating coral. Rich beautiful colors, tangerine to darker red oranges! Several small chips an inexpensive way to design with coral theme.