Mixed Size and Shape Ancient Carnelian Beads Finished with Small Stone Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (S443b)

This strand of mainly ancient carnelian beads also includes some gorgeous small striped and patterned agate or other stone beads, and a nice selection of shapes of deeply hued orange ancient carnelian beads.

Most stone beads found in West Africa were originally manufactured by ancient stone bead makers in India, which has had a tradition of stone bead making for thousands of years.

28 inches of beads. Very useful beads on this strand. Disk beads, convex bicone, barrel, and spherical beads.
135 beads total.

28 inches of beads.

Lots of useful beads to work with here.

Stone Item 443b