Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone Recently tumble-polished and they shine

Recently tumble-polished and they shine

32mm diameter x 15mm thick with a traditional dot pattern stamped into the metal

sizes range from smallest at 3mm x 7mm dimeter to 8mm diameter x 32mm long (the spiral bead)

fabricated brass beads from the Yoruba people

This fine pair of bracelets were made in the early 1800s by the Baluch people

Strand of Idar-Oberstein Faceted Bicone beads rainbow moonstone Recently tumble-polished and they shine24" strand of carnelian agate beads from Mali, made in Idar Oberstein, Germany in the mid late 1800s. Material (agate) from Brazil, cut in Germany, then traded in Mali. This squared bicone shape is precisely cut, multi faceted, and has a 1mm hole. Size approximately17mm x 15mm. 40 beads from very good to excellent condition (see photos).