So....? Where are the beads from, where have they been made and by whom? France? Paris? Bapterosse? Is that what you are (not) saying?

I recall I passed on a few such beads, back in the days of naive innocence - "Rose Market", Bamako, 1991: I possibly said (to the dealer) and thought (to myself): "Nope, thanks - I am not going to buy fake Chavrons!"

Maybe you can share when and where you found the beads, Floor, what the seller told you and how much you have paid.