Bead Paradise
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
Round Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055B
BACK IN STOCK! Round shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. approximately 16-19mm diameter; 1mm hole. This is an excellent example of German Idar-Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. Photo shows two, SOLD SEPARATELY not in a pair.
2 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, F
STAFR2005_f
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 9; average size 13-16mm long x 7-9mm wide x 5mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, E
STAFR2005_e
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 5; average size 15mm long x 9-10mm wide x 5mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
5 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, D
STAFR2005_d
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 13; average size 15-18mm long x 10-11mm wide x 6mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, C
STAFR2005_c
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 6; average size 15-20mm long x 12-14mm wide x 7mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, b
STAFR2005_b
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 13; average size 15-18mm long x 7-10mm wide x 5-6mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, a
STAFR2005_a
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Flaws and pockmarks common. Sold as a set of five; average size 15-18mm long x 9-10mm wide x 5-6mm thick. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
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Antique Yemen Silver Prayer Box
MYEM1430
Wonderful, antique silver prayer box from Yemen. Around 100 years old with fine silver detail and a carnelian stone centerpiece and three dangles. On a 24" silver chain. Box measures 50mm long x 42mm tall x 10mm thick (hollow). Sorry, no discount on this item.
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Medium Tuareg Carnelian Pendant, A
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Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. This is the medium variety, measuring 65mm long x 34mm wide x 5mm thick. Photo shows two pendants, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a pair.
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Silver Tuareg Hair Rings, Carnelian Stone
MTUA1220b
Tuareg hair ornaments; ring-shape and made of coin silver set with a carnelian stone. Sweet! Around 50-75 years old made by the Tuareg tribe. Hand made, thus designs differ slightly from ring to ring (see photo); size approximately: 27-30mm x 15-16mm with inner "ring" dimension of 7-9mm diameter. ONLY ONE RING LEFT!
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Huge Bohemian Carnelian Glass Faceted Beads
GTBAFR3680
Large 5.5" to 4.25" long faceted bicone beads made out of carnelian glass. Made in Bohemia in the late 1800’s, and traded in Africa. These rare beads are in very good condition with some wear and very minor chipping (if any). SOLD INDIVIDUALLY; please indicate A, B, C or D when ordering them or one will be picked at random for you.
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Large Bohemian Carnelian Glass Faceted Bead
GTBAFR3681a
Large 75mm long x 10mm diameter faceted bicone beads made out of carnelian glass. Made in Bohemia in the late 1800’s, and traded in Africa. This rare bead is in very good condition with some wear and very minor chipping (see photo).
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Very Old Carnelian Diamond Shape Beads, C
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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.
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Very Old Carnelian Diamond Shape Beads
STAFR1058st_a
28" strand of 200-500 year old diamond-shaped carnelian agate beads, primarily made in India and traded in West Africa. Size rage from 10mm x 9mm x 5mm thick to 23mm x 20mm x 7mm thick. There is one disc-shaped bead on this strand.
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Very Old Carnelian Diamond Shape Beads, B
STAFR1058st_b
29" strand of 200-500 year old diamond-shaped carnelian agate beads, primarily made in India and traded in West Africa. Size rage from 10mm x 9mm x 5mm thick to 26mm x 17mm x 8mm thick.
1 in stock
Ancient Excavated Carnelian Beads from Mali
STAFR1016st
24" strand of ancient carnelian stone beads excavated from Mali, Africa. Strand is slightly graduated; beads average 4mm long x 5mm wide to 11mm long x 9mm wide with 1-2mm holes for stringing.
3 in stock
Silver Tuareg Hair Rings, Round Carnelian Stone
MTUA1220c
Tuareg hair ornaments; ring-shape and made of coin silver set with a rounded rather than pointed carnelian stone seen in other ornaments we sell. Sweet! Around 50-75 years old made by the Tuareg tribe. Hand made, thus designs differ slightly from ring to ring (see photo); size approximately: 27mm x 17-20mm with inner "ring" dimension of 10-11mm diameter. SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group of three.
2 in stock
Carnelian Claw Idar-Oberstein
STAFR1016
BACK IN STOCK! This rare shape is now very hard to find. made in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded in Mali, sizes approx 28-33mm long x 20-23mm wide x 5-6mm thick with a 1mm hole at the top. Sold seperately, not as a pair.
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Medium Tuareg Carnelian Pendant, C
STAFR1011smC
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. 55mm long x 30mm wide x 5mm thick; large chip on upper ring (see photo), otherwise in great shape.
1 in stock