Vintage Floral Carved Amethyst Beads, gemstone quality, oval. 86.5 Cts. Pkg 1. 1970s. b4-ame237 Coral & Jade Antique French Coral Glass Prosser

Antique French Coral Glass Prosser beads made to imitate coral and traded in Africa

a tiny maker's mark the size of a pencil dot was found

1/2 inch wide

5 inches in length and showcases beads dating to the mid-1800s

while imitations such as dyed marble

Vintage Floral Carved Amethyst Beads, gemstone quality, oval. 86.5 Cts. Pkg 1. 1970s. b4-ame237 Coral & Jade Antique French Coral Glass ProsserVintage large gemstone quality amethyst floral carved bead. Carved and polished on all surfaces. The domes have a petaled flower, with fluting around the edges. Color is a medium, clear and clean purple. Size is 33. 5x22x16mm, weighing in at 86. 5 carats. Sold individually.