{"product_id":"34x28mm-hajj-pendant-1-red-transparent-w-gold-vintage-czech-glass-beads","title":"34x28mm Hajj Pendant (1) - Red Transparent w. Gold - Vintage Czech Glass Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eVintage ruby red Czech glass pendants, often called ‘Hajj’ or Mecca beads, feature metallic gold Arabic script on both sides and were produced from the early 1900s to 1950s.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese transparent pendants were historically worn by Pilgrims featuring two different writings on either side.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHajj is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eMeasurements:  34mm long x 28mm wide with a threading hole across the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eQuantity per pack:  1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eKey features and details -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003emade in the Czech republic (Bohemia) circa 1900~1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eDesign: ruby red transparent glass with metallic gold painted writing (often Arabic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003ePurpose:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003etraditionally used as Hajj\/Mecca pendants or pilgrim souvenirs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are generally around 34-35mm in length, often with a horizontal hole for hanging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eVariations:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSimilar vintage Czech glass beads may include gold-gilt, heart-shaped, or oriental-style symbols, sometimes created by manufacturers like Wilhelm Klaar company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43704554225876,"sku":"GB369","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/2209dc5e-3204-4614-9eb9-f0086987eca7.jpg?v=1771566266","url":"https:\/\/www.beadshack.com.au\/products\/34x28mm-hajj-pendant-1-red-transparent-w-gold-vintage-czech-glass-beads","provider":"Bead Shack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}