Pair of Buddha Carnelian Beads, India rose montées Hebron beads were made with

Hebron beads were made with Dead Sea salts and the most common color is a dull yellow

13 beads per strand

Smooth mat finish

Ancient quartz bicone bead excavated on Djenne

These are specially finished brass

Pair of Buddha Carnelian Beads, India rose montées Hebron beads were made withThese double sided carnelian coin shape beads were made recently in India, and depict Buddha. 20mm diameter x 9mm thick, these are an incredible focal bead, too heavy for earrings. Carnelian has a wonderful matte finish. There are two storks or heron birds depicted. These design well with Afghan semi precious stone beads, with the similar smooth finish. Holes . 4mm. Last photo shows some bracelets using a mix of Afghan stone and Thai silver beads.