Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone 32mm diameter x 15mm thick

32mm diameter x 15mm thick with a traditional dot pattern stamped into the metal

Sold as a strand only

5 gram bag (approx

10º black seed beads with a few coral-glass melon beads in the mix (see detail)

This fine pair of bracelets were made in the early 1800s by the Baluch people

Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone 32mm diameter x 15mm thick24" strand of carnelian agate beads from Mali, made in Idar Oberstein, Germany in the mid late 1800s. Material (agate) from Brazil, cut in Germany, then traded in Mali. This squared bicone shape is precisely cut, multi faceted, and has a 1mm hole. Size approximately17mm x 15mm. 40 beads from very good to excellent condition (see photos).