Vintage Turquoise Beaded Necklace

Vintage Turquoise Blue Padre Beads or Vintage Turquoise Glass Guru Beads are described as a type of rustic or trade bead. The beads in this necklace are characterized by: Material: Primarily made from glass, often described as Czech glass or handmade Nepal glass. Appearance: They have a distinctive opaque, turquoise-blue color and a somewhat irregular, rustic, or "nugget-like" spherical shape, indicating a handmade or pressed glass origin. Historical Context: Padre beads, in particular, have a history of being traded in Africa since the late 1800s to early 1900s. Guru beads from Nepal are also known as vintage glass trade beads. Screw closure Approx 19” Excellent condition