Set of 9 Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Chinese earrings and some blue iridescence

and some blue iridescence

I chose to leave then slightly tarnished

and the smaller beads measure 12-15mm long x 14-19mm diameter

Total weight is 45grams

coin silver with open loops at ends

Set of 9 Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Chinese earrings and some blue iridescenceSet of 9 chunky banded agate bicone and cylindricl beads. Made in Idar Oberstein, Germany in the early 1900's, traded in Mali. Graduated sizes, varied striation and color, beige, ivory, browns and black. Largest bead measures 15mm diameter x 14mm long with small 1mm bow drilled hole. Beautiful banded agate hand faceted beads. Sold as a set of nine beads.