Tabular Shape Carnelian Stone beads Venetian mixed silver content

mixed silver content

and with wire loops instead of holes

Please note: there are some beads have chips due to normal wear due to their age

this is an impressive strand of 38 small to large (11mm to 19mm) Chartreuse and Teal Majapahit beads

Photo illustrates slight variations in the stock on hand of this rare bead

Tabular Shape Carnelian Stone beads Venetian mixed silver content28" strand of tabular shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. sizes range from 14 mm diameter x 5mm to 32mm diameter x 5mm; 1mm hole. This is an excellent example of German Idar Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. SOLD SEPARATELY. Please note: there are some beads have chips due to normal wear due to their age.