Statement Necklace: Ethiopian Silver Cross, Metal Beads and Glass Beads from Ghana and Kenya

I have been making jewelry under my Deerwoman Designs label for more than 30 years. I accept special orders and can make similar pieces to past ones if I have beads in stock that might work. This piece on Artizan Made may no longer be available. Click on the “Shop on Etsy” button to see what is in stock now.

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Description

A necklace designed for either men or women.

17-19″ adjustable necklace with Ethiopian nickle silver Coptic cross and metal spacer beads. Powder glass beads from Ghana and trailed cross beads from Kenya. glass eye beads.

Silver plated clasp, extender chain and findings. Multicolored color scheme

The Krobo glass powder bead patterns imitate the trade beads imported into Africa from Venice.These beads are mainly made from recycled ground up glass, thus the name. The Kenyan glass cross trailed beads also imitate a widespread old Venetian pattern.

The Ethiopian crosses come in both silver and brass.

Tribal and ethnic style necklaces are definitely a major trend. They are colorful and their history and production is an interesting story. Unlike any necklace anywhere else.

African trade bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings in similar style available.

Free shipping by USPS first class mail within the US. Insurance included on items $50.00 and above.

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