Black Spinel Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain with Sterling Silver Trigger Clasp faceted moonstone strand These are African-made powder glass

These are African-made powder glass beads which are historically called "Akoso Beads"

Waist : 25-54“

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Black Spinel Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain with Sterling Silver Trigger Clasp faceted moonstone strand These are African-made powder glassBlack Spinel Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain with Sterling Silver Trigger Clasp Approx. 18" long Bead Size Approx. 13mm x 12mm Spinel is a family of stones, which in its pure form, is white. However, trace imperfections produce Spinel in virtually every color, the most valuable being deep red. Since these red Spinel look similar to Rubies, and are found in the same locations, it was impossible until the late 19th century to distinguish between the