Largest beads 15x8mm on extra long 30-inch strands
These antique oval drawn beads are called Watermelon beads because of their alternating light and dark green stripes, created by the points the white, star-shaped inner layer showing through the translucent teal outer layer
Each strand has one chipped bead, otherwise in excellent condition, although it's normal for some Watermelon beads to have uneven ends. I counter this by using a size 8 seed bead at each end before adding other beads. The seed bead shifts as needed to help the necklace hang straight.
These beads were made during the late 1800s to early 1900s, primarily for the African trade.
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