Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand bloodstone sizes range from 14 mm

sizes range from 14 mm diameter x 5mm to 32mm diameter x 5mm

heavier thickness

tribal cylindrical bead made from conch shell with a hole that looks bow-drilled

Average size for each bead is 13mm long x 18mm diameter with large 5-6mm hole

uniform size and ombre effect colors

Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand bloodstone sizes range from 14 mmBeautiful and rare old agate and quartz beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria, now northern Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Center carnelian agate bead is 14mm diameter x 17mm long. Spaced with ancient quartz beads which were excavated in Mali, West Africa. 7 beads on this short strand. Truly one of a kind!