Chinese Buckle by Robin Tsosie Mosaic The history of beads is

The history of beads is indeed intertwined with the history of humankind

but genuine ancient Dzi beads remain highly sought after and rare

The peak of trade bead production was between the mid-1800s and early 1900s

many aspects of the dyes and techniques used remain a mystery

with the main beads measuring approximately 14mm by 46mm

Chinese Buckle by Robin Tsosie Mosaic The history of beads isSterling silver, round buckle is set with a large Chinese Turquoise stone. Whole size: 2. 39" x 2. 50" Stone size: 1. 91" x 2. 09" Belt size: 1. 51" x 0. 47" Material: Sterling Silver (Silver925) Weight: 2. 47Oz 70. 02Grams Tribe: (Navajo) Stone: Chinese Turquoise Chinese Turquoise ranges in color from all shades of green, to light blue, to a beautiful dark blue. Much of the material has a dark brown or black matrix and may also have a beautiful