Vintage Bohemian opaque flat back glass flower nailhead flower beads.7x3mm. Hank of 260 beads. b11-bl-1059 Round - Sphere In 1980 Sugilite was classified

In 1980 Sugilite was classified as a rare gem

Pin top is about 1 3/4 by 1 inch set on 2 inch brass hair pin

Enamel is almost perfect

It features a central pendant with inscribed calligraphy on the front and floral and both (paisley) motifs

The red material is actually the ‘skin’ on white jade boulders

Vintage Bohemian opaque flat back glass flower nailhead flower beads.7x3mm. Hank of 260 beads. b11-bl-1059 Round - Sphere In 1980 Sugilite was classifiedOld opaque flower nailhead or sew on beads with hole running horizontally along the flat. These beads have a flat back with an impressed flower front. 7x3mm. 1 hank of 11 strands of 24. They were commonly used in the 1920s to enhance garments before sequins became popular. These beads likely date to the 1920s and were produced in Gablonz, known as the bead making center of Bohemia, in Czechoslovakia. Each hank weighs approximately 60 grams and