19th – early 20th century unusual glass trade beads made in Europe and traded in Africa. The beads are an organic shape, more like shells, and it is possible that was the intention as shells were equally valued in trade. We wove the cord between each for a refined look as well as protection from chipping.
One of a kind
Average bead: .5 x .25 x .25″
Necklace length, from end of loop to coin closure, shorter length: 16.5″
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.