Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony This short strand of 8

This short strand of 8 wedding cake beads are beautifully decorative and detailed

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

Bicone-shape and worn smooth

Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony This short strand of 8These 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!