1970s Vintage Bloodstone Beggar Bead Necklace

1970s. Bloodstone beggar bead necklace. The word “bead” takes its root from a combination of the Anglo-Saxon words “bidden” (to pray) and “Bede” (prayer). The word Bede, when spelled b-e-d-e, means "to beg." Saint Augustine said, "Humans are beggars before God." So "beggar beads" are a form of prayer beads used in talismans to protect the wearer against evil. Metaphysical beliefs about the stone are that when it is worn near the heart it attracts romantic love. March birthstone. Single strand. Opera length. Hand-knotted. 

Length 34 inches
Beads from 20 to 27mm in length 

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