This collection of seven very rare strands of unpolished semi-precious stone beads is a must-have for serious beaders and collectors of very old beads.
They are perfect to use in very fine and delicate ethnic-style tribal jewellery – inspired by the nomadic people of the Middle East.
This unique collection comprises minuscule agate, lapis lazuli, and turquoise beads – threaded onto strands measuring between 13-16 inches in length.
More than 2200 individual beads – each piece different from the other, make up this extraordinary blend of rocailles.
Just imagine four strands of A-Grade lapis lazuli from deposits throughout Afghanistan - a prized semi-precious stone since antiquity – partly because of its natural beauty, its ‘intense blue colour, and tiny gold pyrite flecks sprinkled throughout, plus its use in art and jewellery – but also for its metaphysical healing properties.
Since time immemorial, lapis lazuli has been regarded as a highly spiritual stone, believed to balance energy within the body – in particular, the throat, crown, and brow chakras.
And one strand of tiny brown/beige agate stone beads along with two strands of small turquoise strands from Papua New Guinea.
The entire collection will provide exciting jewellery prospects – and are the ideal ingredients to make look-again necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
The collection weighs in at 18 grams. Please bear in mind the accompanying photos have been enlarged to show detail.
The Collection ...
- Four strands of 2x2mm A-Grade Lapis Lazuli tubes (approximately 350 per strand)
- One strand of 2x3mm brown/beige Agate disk spacers (approximately 200 per strand)
- Two strands of 1.5x1.5mm Turquoise disks (approximately 300 per strand)