19th – 20th century, European glass trade beads
The pink beads were mostly traded in parts of West Africa. They can also be found in Native Plains (US) material. The group Jewels chose for this neckace are so wonderful because there is the subtle mix of sizes and shades. Make no mistake; nothing is random here. Of course we strung them and finished the necklace weaving the ends with our finest work and securing it with an antique coin closure.
Jewels: “I think fantastic, so feminine with some magical beauty marks”
For those of us who wear dark colors, we make an exception for this pink.
The image shown on the model is a similar necklace.
A Jewels Limited Standard Design; no two exact
Gold bead: just over .5 x .5″
Necklace length: 28.25″
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.