Group of Antique Faceted Russian Blue Glass Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0836b) Amber Beads These beads arrived in Mali

These beads arrived in Mali via ancient trade routes to Djenne and are 600-1000 years old

The beads' white patina from age and burialometimes reveal more color when treated very gently with a tiny bit of olive oil (rub a little on your hands and then handle the beads)

Antique and Vintage Item 467

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Group of Antique Faceted Russian Blue Glass Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0836b) Amber Beads These beads arrived in MaliA group of loose Russian Blue faceted glass beads from the African Trade. Circa early 1800's to early 1900's. From Rita's design room, sourced in the 1980's 90's. 50 beads. Range of sizes and hues of blue. Bead sizes range from 7x7mm range to 9 11mm range. Among the most celebrated of faceted beads, Russian Blues derive their romantic name from their involvement in the Russian fur trade of the Pacific Northwest where they first appeared in the