  Tanzanian Necklace  BEC001 £30.00 I purchased this necklace in Tanzania it's believed to be silver but I can't tell you if it's a stone or bead but that's half the fun! Tanzanian Necklace  Item BEC002 £25.00 This is another purchase from my travels in Africa. I asked the store keeper what stone is used and I was told it's African Amber. I continued to question the young lady and gentleman in the shop and it happens that every necklace I picked out in whatever colour was African Amber it's up to you to make up your own mind. Bali Shell Necklace  Item BEC003 £6.50 Hand made on the Beaches of Bali out of shells and stones. Kenyan Hamatite Necklace  Item BEC004 10.00 I bought this Haematite necklace a few years ago on a visit to Kenya. Haematite Haematite is a compact form of iron oxide. It varies considerably in compactness and form. Its hardest and most compact form is what gets used in jewellery as a gemstone. This is black, and is normally found in massive form as nodules, usually kidney shaped (reniform), sometimes known as kidney ore. When crushed or powdered it becomes red, and its less compact forms ar also red, streak tests are also red. The compact black forms have specific gravities and hardness at the higher end of the range. The softer forms are used as red pigments, and as jeweller's rouge. Misnomers Because of its red streak, it is sometimes known in German as blutstein (bloodstone), but this term is better avoided because of confusion with bloodstone, a variety of chalcedony. Colour Gem quality haematite is black, although some describe it as blue-black. Sources One of the main sources is Cleator Moor in Cumbria, England, but it is also found in Elba, the Swiss alps, Germany, Scandinavia, and the USA. It is carved or polished in Idar Oberstein, but much is now processed in places with lower labour costs. Kenyan Massai Bead Necklace  Item No. BEC005 £20.00 We had quite an experience visiting a Massai village in Kenya, after visiting the Massai School, we were shown how to light a fire without the aid of matches. Had the experience of dancing and singing and we too gave them an experience by showing them back video footage of their wonderful dancing. After all that entertaining it was down to business in the Massai Market where I purchased this lovely beaded necklace. African Amber Necklace  Item No. BEC006 £30.00 I have tried researching African Amber on the Internet and have found differing opinions some say it's plastic or resin whilst others say it's authentic. Please see below found on the internet:- Amber beads are made by collecting the natural sap from coniferous trees found in warm regions of Africa. There are many beliefs regarding Ambers in Africa; Most popular being the belief that Ambers protect the wearer from Evil eye, ill-health & brings wealth to the wearer. During the trade bead era in Africa, Ambers played an Important role too. Chiefs, Kings & dignitaries used to adorn themselves in Amber & Trade beads as a Symbol of Power & to portray their wealth. Peruvian Glass Necklace  Item No. BEC006 £10.50 Alpaca Silver is an alloy of zinc, nickel and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel and it does not rust or tarnish and is also hypoallergenic. This necklace is set with Marano Glass and small beads. Serpentine Peruvian Silver Necklace  Item No. BEC007 £14.50 Serpentine Necklace and Earring Set. Alpaca Silver is an alloy of zinc, nickel and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel and it does not rust or tarnish and is also hypoallergenic. Sodalite Earrings  Item No. BEC008 £5.50 Sodalite Earrings. Alpaca Silver is an alloy of zinc, nickel and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel and it does not rust or tarnish and is also hypoallergenic. Marano Glass Necklace  Item No. BEC009 £10.50 Peruvian Necklace set with Marano Glass. Alpaca Silver is an alloy of zinc, nickel and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel and it does not rust or tarnish and is also hypoallergenic. Agate Necklace & Earrings set  Item No. BEC010 £14.50 Necklace & Earring set with Brown Agate. Alpaca Silver is an alloy of zinc, nickel and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel and it does not rust or tarnish and is also hypoallergenic. Sodalite Necklace & Earring Set  Item No. BEC011 £14.50 Peruvian Sodalite Necklace & Earring set. Alpaca Silver is an alloy of zinc, nickel and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel and it does not rust or tarnish and is also hypoallergenic. Peruvian Neck.&Ear. Set  Item No. BEC012 £14.50 Sorry I haven't been able to identify the Gem Stone in the attractive necklace and earring set. Alpaca Silver is an alloy of zinc, nickel and iron. It has properties similar to stainless steel and it does not rust or tarnish and is also hypoallergenic. Red Bead Necklace  Item No. BEC013 £10.50 African design Red Bead Necklace. The beads are quite large and chunky, with wooden beads and silvery coloured. Green & White stone pendant  Item No. BEC014 £4.99 Pretty little pendant marked 18K but I don't quite believe it. Although the site said UK it arrived from China. It is pretty and comes in gift box, sold without chain. Haematite Bracelet Small  Item No. BEC017 £3.50 Small Bracelet measuring 6.5". Haematite Chip Bracelet  Item No. BEC018 £3.50 Haematite Chip Bracelet Measures 7" so will suit small wrist only. Pink Butterfly Bracelet  Item No. BEC019 £3.50 Sparkly Diamonte Bracelet Butterfly shaped. Diamonte Bracelet Butterfly  Item No. BEC20 £3.50 Diamonte Bracelet Butterfly colours of mystic topaz. Necklace & Earring Set  Item No. BEC021 £4.99 Silver tone necklace & earring set with orange diamonte stones and orange roses. Turquoise Bead Silver Tone necklace  Item No. BEC022 £4.99 Silver tone necklace with turquoise coloured drop beads. Pink Diamonte Bracelet  Item No. BEC023 £3.50 Pink stone diamonte Bracelet nice and sparkly. If I were taking part in a Murder Mystery or dressing up party I would wear this bracelet as a part of a costume. Also suitable for a young girl who loves sparkly things. Blue Diamonte Bracelet  Item No. BEC024 £3.50 As with the bracelet above ideal for part of costume or for young girl. Sodalite Necklace with silver tone Beads  Item No. BEC025 £3.50 Sodalite Necklace chips and nuggets with silver tone beads. Boulder Opal  Item No. BEC026 £35.00 Purchased this boulder opal on my travels in Australia, I purchased it from an Aborigini shop in Freemantle. It's a really lovely blue with also pinks showing. Comes on a Leather strap. Massai Beaded Collar  Item No. BEC027 £49.00 Authentic Massai Beaded Colour. I purchased this myself in Tanzania we visited an uncommertialised Massai village it wasn't the normal type where you get a display of Fire lighting and dancing, they were extremely poor and in need of medicines for the children who all had eye infections.
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