Naga Heirloom Necklace -8

Naga Heirloom Necklace -8Naga Heirloom Necklace in the original configuration. Hand wound Naga "Coral and Amber Glass" Heirloom Beads were originally hand wound glass trade beads created in the late 19th century up until the mid 20th century in China, and made to resemble precious red coral and golden amber. These richly colored beads were later traded among Naga people in Northern India and Burma. Because of their rarity and desirability, these "foreign" glass beads became

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and Colorado

care and age

The blob is then stretched out onto the end of a metal tube

In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds

Lapis Lazuli Matte Necklace with Pyrite Spacers and Gold Filled Trigger Clasp

sometimes as sparkling as a gemstone

2 1/4" high x 1 1/8" wide

the shade and hue vary depending on the iron content

4"(including the bail) x 2 3/4"

It was often used on the breastplates of soldier's armor to give warriors strength and make them victorious in battle

If they changed colour