Large Yellow-Heart Beads, Long Strand corundum averaging 4mm thick x 9mm

averaging 4mm thick x 9mm diameter with 1

and shell beads as well as a coin silver pendant with dangles

with blue enamel work (slightly worn by use)

Venetian-made millefiore bead traded in Africa

Superior quality craftsmanship

Large Yellow-Heart Beads, Long Strand corundum averaging 4mm thick x 9mmBeautiful Venetian yellow heart beads (yellow center) made in the early mid 1800's and traded in Nigeria. Extra fine graduated long strand. Beads range in size from 14mm round 20mm diameter. 40 inches long, with 63 beads on the strand. Some color variation, but mostly a cranberry red. This kind of uniform condition is now rare! Some cracks and pitting, a few beads have chips. Traded in the Hudson River region in New York as well.