19th Century Venetian Blue Ribbons Bead Strand / Necklace metal barrel strand Made in Tibet

Made in Tibet

for the rescue of the captive Christians in foreign lands

She is invoked in only the most desperate Love Spells

or the Descent from the Cross

Faceted Fire Opal Necklace with Gold Plate Toggle Clasp

19th Century Venetian Blue Ribbons Bead Strand / Necklace metal barrel strand Made in TibetExtremely Rare and Fine early 19th century Venetian hand wound and inlaid " Ribbon" pattern glass beads in a rich blue and vivid forest green color. Originally created in Venice and Murano Italy, a torch or high intensity flame glass lamp was used to melt glass canes or rods. Once in a molten state, the glass bead was formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. Often a winding technique can be seen in the body of the glass bead.