Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green Oparté Beads 110mm top to bottom (dangles

110mm top to bottom (dangles included) x 60mm wide

16" strand of gorgeous

double the protection

Set of five vintage 80% silver floral pendants from India

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green Oparté Beads 110mm top to bottom (danglesThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.