Venetian Red Earrings, by Ruth Majapahit pink "padré" glass beads dates

pink "padré" glass beads dates back to the 1800s where they were traded in Ethiopia

Half-pound of all different gemstones including jaspers

and would work with thick hair only although it is not heavy

24 inches long

beads measure approximately 10mm diameter x 18mm long

Venetian Red Earrings, by Ruth Majapahit pink "padré" glass beads datesHung from a handmade pair of Thai Silver earwires which are 1 1 2 inches long, total length is 1 3 4 inches long. The deep red semi transparent beads are very rare and were made in Italy in the mid late 1800's, and traded in West Africa. Simple and elegant! The same color as older white heart beads (Coralene D'Alleppo).