Peking glass, also known as Beijing glass, is a type of handcrafted glass that originated in China. Starting in the 18th century, it is made from a unique glass-blowing technique.

I discovered them when I collected vintage sewing baskets. (what don’t I collect?) The ones from China always had a few of these beads attached to the middle of the lid with tassels for good measure.. They were often made as a substitute for gemstones.

Apatite and Amethyst stones hug the bead making it compact. A good amount of bang for the buck (as they say)

Measures approximately 1.5” long from the top of the 14 karat gold fill ear wire.