Carnelian Pendants, Strand bakelite Vintage 9º 3-cut dark ruby

Vintage 9º 3-cut dark ruby transparent pre-1900's Czech seed beads

sold in 40 gram bag

This is my favorite cut

graduating in size from 12mm-16mm diameter

Strands have 22-24 of mixed shapes and sizes

Carnelian Pendants, Strand bakelite Vintage 9º 3-cut dark rubyThese spade, heart and ax shaped pendants are each unique in shape and color and are rare in carnelian (the shape is most commonly seen in bloodstone). Hand carved in India, traded in Mali in the early mid 1900's. Very funky, and with some imperfections. They will vary in size, but size range is 33 x 45mm down to 18 x 20mm. 76 pendants on this strand, 30 inches long. Please note: the hole drilled for stringing at the top of the bead is very, very