Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand, A Idar-Oberstein carved quartz crystal bead

carved quartz crystal bead

traditionally braided into hair

28 inch strand of unusual watermelon beads

Made circa 1930s from (now) old USA currency (5¢ coin)

Incredible wide bangle

Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand, A Idar-Oberstein carved quartz crystal beadBeautiful and rare very old agate beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria. Strung and traded from Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with striation and subtle colors." One plastic bead, and one glass bead. All the rest are ancient stone. Some are damaged, but overall a glorious strand! 12mm 20mm diameter graduated sizes, center bead measures 32mm tall x 25mm diameter. 30 beads on the