Large Millefiore Bead Prayer Beads but one hole goes through

but one hole goes through

including chips and pits

Here is a wonderful 22" strand of what was originally a white Dutch bead circa late 1700s which was then altered in Africa to suite local aesthetics

Knotted with gold-filled clasp

20" necklace of assorted kinds and sizes of semi-precious beads (carnelian

Large Millefiore Bead Prayer Beads but one hole goes throughVintage Venetian football shaped bead with red, yellow and white cane millefiori beads, impressive size! This bead has a dusty matte finish and the patterns are smooth, not raised. 13mm diameter x 22mm long. From the early 1900's, traded in West Africa. Photo shows the slight variations. Sold individually, a rare design!