From the inside out, it's cobalt blue, opaque red, cobalt blue, white, opaque red. I love the beads made from it - and I think some beads as well as cane may be still available from the Picards.

Uwe does a fantastic job grinding! The two discs are perfect on simple silver hoops.

With the other 2, I recently strung a necklace with the only polychrome Kiffa triangle I own. I put it on heavy black artificial sinew, with a knot on each side of the triangle (but not tightly) to prevent the weight of the other beads from bearing down on the Kiffa triangle. Since Kiffa are of powderglass, and the perforation is very close to the back "wall" of the bead, I want to be as careful with it as possible.

The red rosetta discs by Uwe on this necklace are really special, because he also drilled a little suspension hole just about 4mm away from the outer edge of the beads! I can't figure out how he did it. So, I made a suspension loop for each of these by threading seven 2mm sterling beads through the hole of each bead. Then when I strung the necklace, there are two 2mm sterling beads strung where I placed the suspended rosetta disc, so that they swing freely.

There are bead gifts from 3 people on this tiny necklace. Besides that, beads purchased from at least 4 separate sources. Which is why I don't get in a big hurry with these projects...no matter how small.

Thanks again, Uwe, for these fabulous little labor-intensive treasures!
The red disc earrings were worn to see Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult last month!

Mr. DBC, great to hear from you and thank you for Sunday S & T. Did you make it to the Friendship rendezvous last month? I imagine Art and Basket Bob were there, possibly Nicole, Bully and a few other African dealers? I'd love to see images if anyone has any.