First these two sets remind me of the old Chinese Warring States Beads.
I don't like brown and I don't like brown, but I love these beads from Germany
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These by Casey remind me of the very old ones in blues that are etched looking from age, especially when made in blue with ivory
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These may start a different war. Kandice, It looks like you have an admirer.
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Tina