Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony 14m x 16mm

14m x 16mm

Kiffa beads are unique and employ ancient glass bead-making techniques

130 beads on the strand 60

As precious as real amber and still sought after for use in prayer necklaces

reminding me of a character from Game of Thrones

Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony 14m x 16mmThese lovely matte finish serpentine tubes were hand cut in Afghanistan, and are a soft olive green color. Sometimes referred to as "Afghan Jade", they are serpentine. 36 beads per strand, 15 inches long. Beads are fairly uniform in size, averaging 12mm long x 7mm diameter with 1mm holes. Please view other listings of matte finish gemstone beads handmade in Afghanistan!