Luscious strand of ancient carnelian beads from the West African trade. possible excavated from the Sahara, and are estimated at least 1000 years old. This strand has ideal beads for design with a variety of hues and mainly smaller beads that could be used in earrings, bracelets and Period: taken to Tibet durning Qing dynasty period to make traditional ornaments as necklaces. Dimensions: beads between ( 0,9 mm) and (0,5mm) Condition: Very Good Condition.( beads have natural inclusions) please see pictures. Weight: 117 grams