Matte Wedding Beads, Mali pyramid pendant Large Vintage coptic cross from

Large Vintage coptic cross from Ethiopia

two medium

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(size 8 1/2) high-silver content ring  (about 90%) made in Ethiopia about 100 years ago

12mm wide band

Matte Wedding Beads, Mali pyramid pendant Large Vintage coptic cross fromWest African bead merchants refer to these Czech glass pendants as "Wedding Beads", traditionally worn in Mali in wedding ceremonies. These colorful candy like baubles are so versatile in design work. A spacer in between allows each bead to hang down. Strung one after another, the beads will string up and down on the string. Great for earrings. Strand is 24 inches long, beads are consistent in size and shape, a rounded briolette shape, matte finish.