These spectacular beads are from the pharaonic periods of Egypt. Faience is a tin glazed ceramic and these colors, the blues and greens, were preferred by the Egyptians and Persians. The central bead is a frond or grape cluster. Two surprise glass beads on either size, the more tubular, are known as Nueva Cádiz beads, named for the location off the coast of Venezuela where they were first found in an archaeological site. They were most likely made in Italy and are 17th century or earlier. We have painstakingly woven the cord in between each beautiful little gem.
One of a kind- of course!
Central bead:5/8 x 1/2″
Necklace length: 17.5″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her or him.