Serpentine Elongated Bicones, Afghan african Trade Beads 1950s high-silver tapered cone with

1950s high-silver tapered cone with cap and nipple from India

Small strand of ancient light color carnelian beads

perfect size for leather or ribbon work

but the design is varied

Serpentine Elongated Bicones, Afghan african Trade Beads 1950s high-silver tapered cone withThese lovely matte finish serpentine elongated bicone beads are an opaque yellowish green and were hand cut in Afghanistan. A chartreuse green color. 42 beads per strand, 16 inches long. Beads are fairly uniform in size, averaging 9mm long x 5mm diameter with 1mm holes. Please view other listings of matte finish gemstone beads handmade in Afghanistan! Last photo shows some bracelets made with a variety of colors and shapes mixed with Thai silver.