SKU: 147647
Red and Yellow Striped Vulcanite "Vinyl" Heishi Trade Beads
Bead Size: 14mm diameter.
$24.00
Description
Vulcanite is a hard, moldable rubber that has been formed by “vulcanizing” natural rubber through a curing process that involves high heat and the addition of sulfur. The result is a hard substance sometimes called “ebonite” that was used in the Victorian period to make mourning jewelry, combs, ornaments, and buttons. Queen Victoria was known to wear it in tribute to her deceased husband, Albert. Today vulcanite is popularly used in the form of “heishi” in strands of beads.
Bead Size
14mm diameter
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Approximate Age: Early 20th Century or later
Country of Origin: Europe
Size Details
Bead Size: 14mm diameter.
Material
Material: vulcanite
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.