Coral Color Glass "Sand" Beads Seafoam Chrysoprase still is often confused

Chrysoprase still is often confused with emeralds

They are a larger than average size

28" strand of newly made 7mm diameter x 8mm long brass bicone beads from Ethiopia

worn by ancient peoples

Antique hand-made coin silver pendant from India circa early 1900s

Coral Color Glass "Sand" Beads Seafoam Chrysoprase still is often confusedAntique 25" strand of coral color glass "sand" beads from Ghana. These mixed shapes and red orange colors have a wonderful texture, mixed sizes from 12mm 18mm diameter with a 1 2mm hole. 49 beads on this strand. Handmade in Ghana in the 1920's imitating coral. Rich beautiful color! Several small chips an inexpensive way to design with coral theme.