Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green Oparté Beads but there are smaller various

but there are smaller various green beads as well

Average size is 13-16mm long x 18-20mm in diameter

Termilated quartz means that almost every bead will have black tourmaline needles growing through it

The photo is just one of the strands we have in stock

Triangular Bohemia Glass Pendant, Green Oparté Beads but there are smaller variousThese famous triangular focal beads were made in Czech Republic region, and imitate a traditional Cone shell bead from Tanzania and East Africa region. They were named "Vibangwa" in Swahili which in their traditional cone shell were made by cutting the top off and creating a flat shape with the shell's natural grooves. These were highly prized and worn by important people in society. The glass imitations were produced as far back as the slave trade.