Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony white and red sprinkled in

white and red sprinkled in with a few coral-glass melon beads in the mix (see detail)

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

130 beads on the strand 60

This great piece needs to be restrung

Lovely detail on this bracelet/anklet

Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony white and red sprinkled inThese 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!