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Close up look of Ethiopian, silver Jimma beads.

Posted by ingrid Langerak on November 14, 2014 at 4:40pm
Ethiopian Jimma beads. The good Jimma beads are of high silver context, 800-900/1000 and seams have been soldered and polished so almost not visable. (This was the criteria I have always bought them in the 1965-80. After that period they became hard to find.
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  • Eva Baby November 15, 2014 at 2:51pm

    I have always loved the Jimma beads since I got to know them from your Displays. Such treasures!

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