Ancient Neolithic Carnelian Agate Beads CRJ_00300_A

A strand of rare ancient Neolithic carnelian agate beads. Uneartehd from the sands of the Sahara, these beads are well-matched, and in a relatively small size which is rare and desirable for designers and collectors.   The beads graduate from 5mm to 9.5mm in diameter and are 3mm - 5mm hole-to-hole.  The aperture is hourglass-shaped, with the narrowest point around 1mm widening to about 3.5mm at each opening.   The length of the strand including stringing material is about 29 inches, there are about 151 beads per strand. Weight: 59g The beads are of venerable age, and some have nicks and chips consistent with age. Please see the photos for the details. Weights and sizes are approximate. IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to