Offered in this lot is an excellent collection of Russian multi-faceted trade beads. This collection consists of two hundred ninety two beads. Some of the special beads are two rare black faceted beads from the Aluetian Islands, Alaska; two blue faceted tube beads (measure 3/4" X 3/16); twenty two rare, round, green faceted Russian beads. Also in the collection are one hundred fifty eight cobalt blue faceted beads. The largest bead is 3/8" X 3/8" and the smallest is 1/4" X 1/4". The collection also includes eight "jumbo" Cobalt blue multi-faceted beads (measure 1/2" X 1/2"). Next in the collection are twenty four light blue faceted beads measuring 3/8" X 3/8" and fifty nine clear/milky faceted beads. These beads range in size from 3/8" X 1/4" to 1/8" X 1/8". The last group has five faceted saucer beads measuring 3/4" X 1/2" (two blue, one red, one green, and one purple); there is also one green barrel bead measuring 3/8" X 3/8". There are four dark blue/black beads, four brown, two green, and one multi colored bead that measure an average 1/4" X 1/4". Most of these beads (except the clear/white) are in excellent condition.