Tradewind Beads
Tradewind beads, approximately 800 years old, were made in China and traded in Indonesia.
Yellow Tradewind Beads, Strand
GTB4007ST
Pretty yellow beads; Chinese-made, but traded in surrounding countries over 1000 years ago. Graduated 20" strand 2mm x 3mm to 5mm x 6mm with 1-1.5mm holes.
1 in stock
Cambodia Tradewind Glass Beads, Strand
GTB4005ST
Incredible 25" strand of assorted ancient (1000+) glass beads originally from China, but traded in Indonesia. Excavated from various sites in Cambodia. Some old beads have calcification. Beads vary in size from 2mm x 4mm to 3mm x 7mm and in between. We have four strands of these beads, each has roughly the same number of beads (size and shape).
2 in stock
Ancient Lapis, Strand D
STCHIN1001STD
A beautiful 20" graduated strand of ancient Chinese lapis, over 1,000 years old. Strand has various styles of beads, the smallest being 4mm in diameter and the largest 12mm x 18mm. Incredible color!!! Some calcification.
1 in stock
Ancient Lapis, Strand B
STCHIN1001STB
A beautiful 20" graduated strand of ancient Chinese lapis, over 1,000 years old. Strand has various styles of beads, the smallest being 5mm in diameter and the largest 15mm x 17mm. Also has a few ancient carnelian beads as well. Incredible color!!!
1 in stock
Ancient Lapis, Strand A
STCHIN1001STA
A beautiful 20" graduated strand of ancient Chinese lapis, over 1,000 years old. Strand has various styles of beads, the smallest being 3mm in diameter and the largest 11mm x 15mm. Incredible color!!!
1 in stock
Strand of Ancient Purple Chinese Glass Beads
GTB4004ST
A grand 26" strand of graduated purple Chinese glass beads excavated in Indonesia. These ancient (1000+ years old) beads are in excellent shape… with very little calcification. Beads range in shape (rounds, saucers, tubes) and size (from 3mm x 5mm to 11mm x 7mm) in varying opaqueness and shades of purple. Very rare.
1 in stock
Ancient Chinese Glass, strand
GTB4003ST
This 18" strand of ancient Chinese glass beads is a must have! These beads are approx. 800 years old and were traded in Java Indonesia. A beautiful mixture of greens to aqua in various shapes and sizes: 2mm x 5mm to 12mm x 6mm with an odd pendant-like bead measuring 16mm x 6mm. There is some calcification common to glass beads of this age.
1 in stock
Impressive strand of Chartreuse and Teal Majapahit beads
GTB4002ST
Traded in Indonesia around 800 years ago, this is an impressive strand of 38 small to large (11mm to 19mm) Chartreuse and Teal Majapahit beads. Very rare, in fine condition (some chipped beads).
1 in stock
Large Chartreuse Majapahit
GTBI4001
Traded in Indonesia around 800 years ago, the large size and chartreuse color are very rare! About 22mm diameter.
13 in stock
Small Chartreuse Majapahit
GTBI4003
Majapahit from China, traded in Indonesia about 800 years ago. This chartreuse color is rare, and so earthy! The texture is a matte finish. Approximately 16mm diameter.
9 in stock
Teal Majapahit Bead
GTBI4002
This teal color of majapahit is rare. Approximately 17mm diameter.
13 in stock