Ancient Quartz and Mixed Stone Beads from Mali african cross Ver large silver shield pendant

Ver large silver shield pendant from Afghanistan with gold wash

some damage (see photos) and wear due to age (around 75 years old)

no two strands have the same order of beads

Vintage 1930-40s high-content silver Tuareg-made pendant

Hard to describe this old silver (80-90% pure) headpiece from India other than to say that it is an incredible piece of jewelry

Ancient Quartz and Mixed Stone Beads from Mali african cross Ver large silver shield pendant28" strand of ancient, excavated quartz, amazonite, carnelian, agates, and other stone beads from Mali in Africa. These gorgeous 2000+ year old beads come in a variety of shape (the most being bicones) and sizes (see photos); measuring from 7mm x 5mm diameter to 21mm x 12mm diameter with small 1mm (or less) bow drilled holes. A lovely collection of beads!