Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand bloodstone uniform size and ombre effect

uniform size and ombre effect colors

5mm small hole

16mm diameter x 9mm tall

tribal cylindrical bead made from conch shell with a hole that looks bow-drilled

It is size 9

Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand bloodstone uniform size and ombre effectBeautiful and rare old agate and quartz beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria, now northern Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Center carnelian agate bead is 14mm diameter x 17mm long. Spaced with ancient quartz beads which were excavated in Mali, West Africa. 7 beads on this short strand. Truly one of a kind!