Pressed Glass Flowers, 3-Strands greasy Very cool vintage Swarovski "black

Very cool vintage Swarovski "black diamond" faceted glass beads

wear slight to heavy (see photo)

hand-carved in India during the mid-1900's and traded in Mali

size ranges from 8mm x 21mm diameter to 9mm x 27mm diameter

Lightly termilated quartz

Pressed Glass Flowers, 3-Strands greasy Very cool vintage Swarovski "blackThese flowers are a great blend of color, with some saucer and "gear" shapes mixed in. Orange, white, aqua, and taupe with luster color blend. These beads were popular with the Fulani Tribe of West Africa. Produced in the 1920's and 30's in Czech Republic. The flowers have 4 and 5 petals, and have a wonderful texture strung together. Sold in a set of 3 strands, they can be worn as is, or taken apart for jewelry designs. 25 inches long, beads are 5mm