Ancient Bactrian Jasper & Serpentine iran Italy in the early 1990's

Italy in the early 1990's

About 90 pendants per strand

has a wonderful tube-shape closure mechanism and is in fine wearable condition

Photos show the variety of stones which are bagged

or a multiple stranded necklace

Ancient Bactrian Jasper & Serpentine iran Italy in the early 1990'sBeautiful and rare jasper and serpentine beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria, northern Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Teardrop serpentine bead measures 9mm diameter x 12mm tall with 1mm hole. Interesting unique jasper bead is 12mm across x 16mm tall x 4. 5mm thick. This bead has a chip at the top end at the hole, which happened a long time ago. 2 beads on