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• Very Old Carved Light Green Jade Focal Bead, Circa early 1900s (Origin: China; Collected: China)
• Amber or Dark Copal Tubular Beads, Circa early 20th Century (Origin: Turkey; Collected: Turkey)
• Old Golden Peking Glass Round Beads, Circa late 1800s to early 1900s (Origin: China; Collected: China)
• Antique Silver Decorative Beads approximately 75 – 100 years old (Origin: Middle East; Collected: Middle East
• Handcrafted Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp from Bali
• Sterling Silver Findings
• Length: 17.5”

N0908-157: $295.00 (free S&H)

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COPAL TUBULAR BEADS: The oldest known substitute for amber is copal, a resin which is very similar in appearance. Copal can occur in a semi-fossilized form or fresh gum form from regional trees, ranging from 1,000 to 100 years old. Throughout the ages, copal has been used for jewelry, decorative pieces, and even currency.

PEKING GLASS BEADS: Most people who think about Chinese beads often call them “Peking Glass” which is somewhat of a misnomer. The beads are wound from bubbly glass with light perforation deposits. They are often not exact in shape and have peaks of glass at the ends, large holes and a distinctive palette of colors. The colors are associated with Beijing and the term “Peking colors” is more appropriate than “Peking Glass” which is the most used name to describe these beads. The colors were developed under Imperial patronage in Beijing during the late 1600s and 1700s. One Emperor established workshops in the capital and a later one continued to encourage innovations in glass and glazes. The colors were developed locally and are, typical of Chinese glass from this time onward, though they were imitated by others, especially in Bohemia.