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beadsofparadisenyc · 5 years

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The vibrant reds and intricate hand inlaid designs and the fact that each bead on a strand is a little different just makes me LOVE these antique strands so much. Each bead was handmade in the 19th century, so this piece probably has an interesting history, in addition to the inherent beauty and character of the necklaces themselves. ($850/strand) #antiquebeads #antiquejewelry #handinlaid #inlaidbeads #inlaidjewelry #handwoundglass #handmadebeads #tradebeads #prestigebeads #venetianbeads #ethiopia #westafrica #dots #dottedbeads #jewelry #fashion #statementnecklace #statementjewelry #style #beautiful #vintagejewelry #vintagebeads #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvrcT6VhaF4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t4y01m2etjls

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beadsofparadisenyc · 6 years

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These extravagantly beautiful beads with startlingly finely detailed Roses and Leaves inlaid into a vivid deep blue base bead were created in the mid 19th in Venice and brought to Mali, West Africa as Trade Beads. They became treasured high level Prestige Bead Currency and Dowry Wealth. The condition of the beads on this strand is superb and remain in the original configuration as they were found in Mali, West Africa years ago. #venetianbeads #venetianglass #venetianglassbeads #19thcentury #antiquebeads #rosesandleaves #rosebeads #mali #westafrica #tradebeads #prestigebeads #beautiful #necklace #antiquenecklace #fashion #style #rarebeads #statementnecklace #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)

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beadsofparadisenyc · 5 years

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These extremely rare and fine early 19th century Venetian hand wound and inlaid "Ribbon" pattern glass beads in a rich forest green color are positively spectacular! This particular bead design was almost exclusively found only in Central Africa, where they were used as Prestige Rank Symbols among tribal chieftains, elders and nobility in 19th century Zaire. This amazing strand of excellent condition very rare Trade Beads is in the original strand configuration as it was purchased in Mali, West Africa years ago. #venetianbeads #venetianglassbeads #ribbonglass #inlaidglassbeads #inlaidglass #antiquebeads #antiquenecklace #zaire #africanjewelry #prestigebeads #prestigejewelry #centralafrica #antiqueafricanbeads #shop #fashion #style #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hhsWnh_ql/?igshid=pb3msnz4uwz0

#venetianbeads #venetianglassbeads #ribbonglass #inlaidglassbeads #inlaidglass #antiquebeads #antiquenecklace #zaire #africanjewelry #prestigebeads #prestigejewelry #centralafrica #antiqueafricanbeads #shop #fashion #style #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise

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beadsofparadisenyc · 5 years

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These excavated Amazonite necklaces (with dashes of Serpentine and Gneiss) totally kill me with their beautiful colors and rustic shape. Originally from 12th to 16th century Mali and Mauritania, these beads would have been used as high level prestige and currency as well as heirloom dowry wealth. #amazonite #antiqueamazonite #serpentine #gneiss #mali #mauritania #prestigebeads #prestigejewelry #12thcentury #16thcentury #amazonitebeads #amazonitejewelry #amazonitenecklace #antiquebeads #fashion #style #statementnecklace #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_TGuyBvkY/?igshid=1h8zwevzucvcb

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beadsofparadisenyc · 5 years

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These extraordinary Baltic Amber Trade Beads circulated as Dowry Currency and High Prestige Beads for several hundred years in the Middle East over Islamic Silk, Gold and Spice Trade Routes from Northern Europe through Turkey, then to Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. The beads are in their natural raw nugget form and have been kept in their original configuration. #amber #balticamber #antiquebeads #antiquejewelry #antiqueamber #ambernecklace #prestigebeads #dowryjewelry #middleeasternjewelry #afghanistan #afghanijewelry #iraq #iran #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise #fashion #style #styleinspiration (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvXLsvpht5O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4mt4lvc4ema

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beadsofparadisenyc · 5 years

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These amazing Antique Coral Heirloom Beads were collected in Mali, West Africa, where they are passed on thru generations of traditional women as High Level Dowry and Prestige Beads. They've been hand-strung and knotted onto a silk cord with a gold-plated clasp to make a truly unique necklace. #antiquecoral #antiquecoraljewelry #antiquecoralnecklace #heirloom #heirloombeads #heirloomjewelry #mali #westafrica #maliwestafrica #antiquejewelry #antiquebeads #fashion #style #prestigebeads #dowrybeads #coralnecklace #coralbeads #handmade #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoMaE0gzIk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2mfjp99ctl02

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beadsofparadisenyc · 6 years

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I positively adore this Czech Red "Elbows" necklace Circa 1900! The colors! The patterns! How could you not be tickled ?! Beads of this high quality and rarity were of the highest level of African Trade Beads and would have been considered important and greatly valued as a Prestige Bead Trade Bead. The necklace is in the original configuration as it was found in Nigeria years ago. Lovingly strung on a fresh cotton cord with a button clasp featuring a fine Indian recycled glass trade bead. #elbowbeads #antiquebeads #antiquetradebeads #antiquenecklace #vintagenecklace #vintagejewelry #polkadots #nigeria #handmade #prestigebeads #tradebeads #african #africantradebeads #uniquejewelry #statementnecklace #fashion #style #shop #nyc #unionsquare (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BouUiAjg8Rp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ltkt8k4ht294

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