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Choice of Short Strands of Antique Amazonite Beads from Mauritania - Rita Okrent Collection (S676)

Strand: A

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

Choice of Amazonite bead strands. Amazonite beads from Mauritania and Morocco were used in jewelry and for trade, in times of need.

Price varies by size, color and condition of beads on each strand. Choose from variations on listing to select strand. Bead sizes vary per strand.

These beads are estimated to be at least a thousand years old.

Strand A: 45.7 grams, 13 beads, Largest bead 33.4mm x 16.7mm. Smallest bead 5.7mmx10.3mm

SOLD:Strand B: 11.9 grams, 28 beads, Largest bead 4.93mm x 5.2mm. Smallest bead 3mm x 6.1 mm

SOLD: Strand C: 21.9  grams, 6 beads, Largest bead 27.9mm x 13.4mm. Smallest bead 12.2mm x 8.8 mm

Strand D: 6.03  grams, 7 beads, Average approximate bead size: 10.3x6.9mm

SOLD: Strand E: 9.86  grams, 11 beads, Largest bead 6.1mm x 12mm. Smallest bead 3.3mm x 7.8 mm

Strand F: 20.47 grams, 7 beads, Largest bead 22.2mm x 11.2mm. Smallest bead 11.9mm x 7.6 mm

Stone Item 676

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