Tonbo-dama Glass Bead & Crystal Bracelet, Premium Cut

Beautiful Tonbo-dama Glass Beads Paired with Cut Crystal

We've paired our ever-popular crystal with tonbo-dama for a refreshingly cool bracelet. Tonbo-dama refers to glass beads with a hole through the center; the name (literally 'dragonfly beads') comes from the way the patterned glass resembles a dragonfly's compound eyes. In the Edo period, glass beads with a white floral pattern on a blue background were specifically called 'tonbo-dama,' while other patterned beads had their own names, but today all such beads are called tonbo-dama regardless of pattern. Today there is a wide range of tonbo-dama patterns and colors, offering hues not found in natural stone. This piece combines tonbo-dama with faceted cut crystal beads for a cool, eye-catching look.

Product Specifications

Item Number: Q280100000000
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.39 in x 0.35 in (1.0 cm x 0.9 cm) – Tonbo-dama Glass Bead
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.16 in (0.4 cm) diameter – Cut Crystal
Inner Diameter: Approx. 5.91 in (15.0 cm)