Antique Job's Tears, Papua New Guinea vinatge about 85% and shiny

about 85% and shiny

5mm agate round beads with very small holes

Lovely bicone beads  carved in India for use in jewelry created by the late Lou Zeldis

Jade is of mixed natural colors

22" strand of fabricated 20mm tube brass beads with wire ridges

Antique Job's Tears, Papua New Guinea vinatge about 85% and shinyThese antique seed pods are called Job's Tears in the southwest where traditional Native American jewelry has been made. These are from Papua New Guinea and have been worn by several generations giving them a rich surface and color. Beads are approximately 10 x 6mm and are about 22 inches long. Colors are mixed: light beige, dark brown, and tan. Some have more beige and some are mostly tan. They vary.