These lovely pink snake beads from the African beadtrade take centrestage in this necklace, complemented with modern gold vermeil beads. The pink beads were made in Bohemia which became a centre of beadtrading after the downfall of the Venetian bead market. Bohemian glassmaking sites date from the year 1250 and are known for developing novel methods for creating wonderful beads from the 16th century onwards. Gilded clasp. 47cm.
€160