Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan Lapis and extremely rare in this

and extremely rare in this 18mm diameter size

hand-cast and heavy

8" strand of flat garnet beads which are faceted on one side

Some Nigerian brass bicones and other beads in the mix

Stone is beige with fine white and gray lines

Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan Lapis and extremely rare in thisThese lovely matte finish serpentine tubes were hand cut in Afghanistan, and are a soft olive green color. Sometimes referred to as "Afghan Jade", they are serpentine. 36 beads per strand, 15 inches long. Beads are fairly uniform in size, averaging 12mm long x 7mm diameter with 1mm holes. Please view other listings of matte finish gemstone beads handmade in Afghanistan!