Bead Paradise

Ancient Beige Agate "Biscuits"

STAFR1019

BACK IN STOCK!! African traders call this bead a "biscuit", and it is very organic in shape. It appears to be a stone simply drilled. These are ancient, found in Mali, and drilled conically so the hole is very small in the center. They vary widely in size, from approximately 10mm up to 35 mm, and are not uniformly shaped. Photo shows a pile of these wonderful beads in an attempt to show their variety; beads sold individually, not in a group. PLEASE INDICATE A SIZE THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OR WE WILL PICK THE BEADS AT RANDOM.

18 in stock

Carnelian Agate Strand from Mali

STAFR1025ST

LAST STRAND! 22" strand of old carnelian agate beads in various shapes and sizes, from Mali (pictured is a sample) The beads are mostly rounds with sliced ends with 2-3mm holes. Sizes range from 3mm x 6mm diameter to 13mm round.

1 in stock

Large Agate Stone Beads

STAFR1005lg

Very nice quality faceted agate stone beads possibly from India, but traded in West Africa/Nigerian region. Around 50 years old. Sizes range from 15mm-33mm long x 16mm-20mm diameter with 2mm holes. Photo shows a number of beads, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group. Picked at random, if you have a preference, please use the "special instructions" box when you check out.

8 in stock

Small Agate Stone Beads

STAFR1005sm

Very nice quality,vintage faceted agate stone beads possibly from India, but traded in West Africa/Nigerian region. Around 50 years old. Sizes range from 13mm-27mm long x 10mm-14mm diameter with 2mm holes. Photo shows a number of beads, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group. Picked at random, if you have a preference, please use the "special instructions" box when you check out.

50 in stock

Medium Agate Stone Beads

STAFR1005m

Very nice quality faceted agate stone beads possibly from India, but traded in West Africa/Nigerian region. Around 50 years old. Sizes range from 17mm-30mm long x 12mm-17mm diameter with 2mm holes. Photo shows a number of beads, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group. Picked at random, if you have a preference, please use the "special instructions" box when you check out.

30 in stock

Nigerian Agate, Medium Rice Shape

STAFR1004M

These vintage agate beads are becoming harder to find. About 100 years old, some older, they vary in size from 33mm to 48mm long x 17mm to 20mm in diameter with small 2-3mm holes, and vary in shape and coloration (see photo); SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group.

20 in stock

Nigerian Agate / Large Rice Shape

STAFR1004L

BACK IN STOCK. These agate beads are becoming harder to find. About 100 years old, some older, they vary in size between 48mm to 68mm long x 20mm to 30mm diameter with 2mm holes. Photo shows various beads, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group.

12 in stock

Nigerian Agate, Small Rice Shape

STAFR1004

BACK IN STOCK. These agate beads are becoming harder to find. About 100 years old, some older, they vary in size from 21mm x 12mm to 35mm x 15mm and in shape and coloration; SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group.

35 in stock

Silver Tuareg Hair Rings with Agate Stone

MTUA1220d

Tuareg hair ornaments; ring-shape and made of coin silver with an agate stone. Sweet! Around 50-75 years old made by the Tuareg tribe. Hand made, thus designs differ slightly from ring to ring, as do their size (see photo); size approximately: 20-23mm x 15-19mm with inner "ring" dimension of 8-10mm diameter. Please indicate ring choice in the "Special Instructions" box on your cart when you check out. SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group of three.

4 in stock

Very Old Carnelian Diamond Shape Beads, C

STAFR1058st_c

26" strand of 200-500 year old diamond-shaped carnelian agate beads, primarily made in India and traded in West Africa. Size rage from 12mm x 9mm x 3mm thick to 21mm x 21mm x 8mm thick. There is one disc-shaped bead on this strand.