Black Spinel Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain with Sterling Silver Trigger Clasp faceted moonstone strand The very nice concert of

The very nice concert of flutes and melody of the animals changed into real laughter

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

one could also call a ‘concert’ of crying

Henry John Drewal (Author)

Black Spinel Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain with Sterling Silver Trigger Clasp faceted moonstone strand The very nice concert ofBlack 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