Ancient excavated mixed strand of agate, and other ancient stone VB_302Z(E-G)
On offer here are several strands of ancient excavated beads, sourced in the Sahara. These beads are estimated to be over 1000 years old. The mix contains mainly red agate, with inclusions of white banded agate, and some quartz and calcite. Strands like these, in this color and shape, are rare to come, and we are fortunate to offer some here.
The beads are mostly donut-shaped, with a few bicone, diamond-shaped, and cylindrical beads. The beads are in delicate reddish-orange, brownish-red and pinkish hues, with whites, beiges, grays, and semi-transparent yellowish colors intermixed. In the photos, the beads look a bit lighter than they seem to the naked eye.
The beads range from about 5x6 to 15x8, with most around 8-12mm in diameter and about 6mm long.
The beads are of venerable age, and some have nicks and chips consistent with age. The strands are rather similar, and the black photo shows a representative strand of the group. The white background photos show the details of the individual strands, which you can choose at checkout. Please examine the photos for details.
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IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for detail.
COLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with a naked eye depending on your monitor settings.
WE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost.
