Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony This great piece needs to

This great piece needs to be restrung

Bicone-shape and worn smooth

Kiffa beads are unique and employ ancient glass bead-making techniques

white and red sprinkled in with a few coral-glass melon beads in the mix (see detail)

Serpentine Cylinders, Afghan chalcedony This great piece needs toThese 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!