19th century
These beads, known as King beads, are Venetian made for the African trade. Jewels had to buy several strands of these to find the perfect beads, those with good age, size, texture and color. They have a wonderful early feel and look and elegant with our refined hand woven cord.
One of a kind
Largest bead: just under .75″ long; 2.25″ circumference
Necklace length: 17.5″