These beads are very worn and some have chips and crack which is not all that uncommon (see photo)
Czech-made beads that date back to the 1800's
Indonesia from the Lou Zeldis Studio
6 1/2mm x 4mm
Set of nine high-silver content beads from India
Ancient Afghan Seal, Etched Carnelian Pendant Old Silver These beads are very wornThis is an ancient Scythian Seal depicting a lioness. From the Sassanian Empire, 3rd Century AD, this seal is from the Indus Valley, Pakistan. Worn as a pendant, this ancient etched carnelian seal has a 2mm hole, and a lovely standing lioness. 12mm diameter x 9mm tall. One in my collection of 30 seals, many stones, including carnelian, agate, iron ore, and jasper. All unique and highly collectible! The gold imprinted relief is silly putty, to show as