Matte Hematite Stretch Bracelet Venentian stitched onto a heavy cotton

stitched onto a heavy cotton and satin brocade yoke measuring approx in size

in Nicaragua

A necklace of this length and quality would have been collected bead by bead over a period of years

Closed with a screw clasp

Note from Brian: I had purchased this extremely rare Retablo from my friend and venerable dealer James Eddy

Matte Hematite Stretch Bracelet Venentian stitched onto a heavy cottonMatte finish Hematite faceted 8mm rounds Fits wrists 7. 5" to 8" Strung on high quality rubber elastic Hematite is the mineral form of iron, and is mined as the main ore of iron. The name Hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood, because Hematite can be red (as in jewelers' polishing rouge, a powdered form of hematite). The color of Hematite lends itself well in use as a pigment. It is usually formed in places with standing water or hot