Ancient excavated mixed strand of agate, and other ancient stone VB_0302Z(A-D)

On offer here are several strands of ancient excavated beads, sourced in the Sahara. These beads are estimated to be over 1000 years old. The mix contains mainly red agate, with inclusions of white banded agate, and some quartz and calcite.  Strands like these, in this color and shape, are rare to come, and we are fortunate to offer some here. The beads are mostly donut-shaped, with a few bicone, diamond-shaped, and cylindrical beads.  The beads are in delicate reddish-orange, brownish-red and pinkish hues, with whites, beiges, grays, and semi-transparent yellowish colors intermixed.  In the photos, the beads look a bit lighter than they seem to the naked eye.   The beads range from about 5x6 to 15x8, with most around 8-12mm in diameter and about 6mm long.   The beads are of venerable age, and some have nicks and chips consistent with age.  The strands are rather similar, and the black photo shows a representative strand of the group.  The white background photos show the details of th