Rough scapolite Beads ruby 5mm (approximate) with 1mm holes

5mm (approximate) with 1mm holes

The dog typically represents the Hindu god Shiva

He’s a symbol of healing energy

28" graduated strand of vintage bone melon beads from Nigeria

vintage 1920's

Rough scapolite Beads ruby 5mm (approximate) with 1mm holes16" strand of raw scapolite crystals drilled; unpolished and rough with very subtle neutral beige to clear beads with brown matrix. Scapolite is a silicate based mineral composed of aluminium, calcium, and sodium silicate (with various trace elements such as sulfur that adds to its unique tannish yellow hue). Mined primarily from Madagascar. Graduated strand; 9 18mm long x 5 11mm diameter with . 5mm holes.