Green Aventurine oval beads 6x4mm in 15.5-16 inch strands. B4-ave223 Nepal and Tibet Natural old carnelian bead set

Natural old carnelian bead set more recently in sterling silver caps by artisans in Nepal

The beads are irregular in shape and have rainbow-like burial patina in an array of colors with some iridescent patina and mineral deposits

Total length of the earring from the top of the ear wire is 3 inches

These are beautiful hand carved melon stone beads that were made 50 years ago and are much higher quality and have more character than the ones mass produced today

Hand carved

Green Aventurine oval beads 6x4mm in 15.5-16 inch strands. B4-ave223 Nepal and Tibet Natural old carnelian bead setGreen oval aventurine beads, 6 x 4mm. Natural undyed gemstone smooth ovals. Good polish and evenly drilled . Vintage uncirculated stock from the 1970s. 15. 5 to 16 inch strand.