Rough scapolite Beads ruby but not quite vintage

but not quite vintage

This pendant still possesses much of the enamel work it since had when it was originally made in the 1950s

28" graduated strand of vintage bone melon beads from Nigeria

He’s a symbol of healing energy

polished greenish aquamarine gemstone nuggets

Rough scapolite Beads ruby but not quite vintage16" 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.