Description
Czech Glass Star of Ishtar Beads
Quantity: 6 pieces (~ 3.25 inches)
Color: Milky Satin Plum Lazure Maroon Wash
Measurements: 13mm diameter x 5mm depth
* This color is a milky opal glass with a Satin Plum Luster finish. The maroon wash finish sits in the pressed star design on both sides of this bead.
These Czech glass beads have an 8-pointed star (compass-like design) pressed into them. The 8-pointed star has been used in many ancient cultures. The ancient Babylonians used this symbol to represent the Star of Ishtar (also called the Star of Venus), representing the ancient goddess the Queen of Heaven.