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Necklace with 17 beautiful carnelian beads 05.04.943

Likely to be some of the earliest beads of this type intended for trade to Africa , some 2500 years ago, with possible origins Cambay (India), From AD 1300 Cambay produced great quantities of carnelian beads for the African market.  The beads have the warmth and beauty that comes from being hand crafted. The beads have some pitting and small nicks, normal for beads of such great age.Carnelian is a stabilizing crystal, perfect for anchoring in the present. From a physical healing perspective, this stone helps to heal lower back problems and rheumatism.

  • Ref.:05.04.943
  • Size:Necklace; length: 580 mm; 17 beads. Bead size: 24 to 40 mm length; 12-16 mm in diameter.
  • Weight:211 gr

Category

  • Cornelian, agate & bauxite 05.04New designs with African beads 23.01
  • BEADS & BEADWORKS 05Modern designed jewelry 23

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)

Material

  • Mineral & GemsCarnelian

Quality

  • Can be delivered cleaned and polishedExcellent overall conditionJewelry ready and easy to wear

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