Idar-Oberstein Carnelian Agates
These stones came from the small city of Idar-Oberstein located in Southwestern Germany. The city had as a centuries-old history of mining and gem-cutting which made it an important center in the bead trade.
Faceted Carnelian Beads, "Puffy"
STAFR1066
"Puffy" rectangle carnelian stone beads; faceted. Circa mid-late 1800s from the Idar-Oberstein region in Germany and traded in Africa. Photo illustrates slight variation in condition, color, and size (average size 17mm x 12mm). Sold separately, not in a group
16 in stock
Faceted Carnelian Beads
STAFR1067
Rectangle carnelian stone beads; faceted. Circa mid-late 1800s from the Idar-Oberstein region in Germany and traded in Africa. Photo illustrates variation in size (18mmx14mm largest to 14mmx 11mm smallest). In great shape! Sold separately, not in a group.
50 in stock
Strand of mixed Idar Oberstein Carnelian Beads
GTBAFR3678ST
Stunning 35" strand of mixed, graduated Idar Oberstein Carnelian agate. These were traded in Mali in the 1800s. Various shapes and cuts and sizes. An excellent variety of classic Idar Oberstein beads.
1 in stock
Idar Oberstein Carnelian Beads, strand
STAFR1021ST
Stunning 32" strand of Idar Oberstein Carnelian agate. These were traded in Mali in the 1800s. Various shapes and cuts with an average size of 17mm x 12mm each.
1 in stock
Long Cylindrical Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055D
Long Cylindrical shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled; with straitions 43mm x 16mm; 1mm hole.
This is an excellent example of German Indar Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. Priced each.
5 in stock
Faceted Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055C
Faucted shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. 19 mm x 12mm; 1mm hole; with color variations.
This is an excellent example of German Idar-Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. Priced each.
16 in stock
Round Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055B
Round shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. approx. 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. Priced each.
5 in stock
Tabular Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055A
Tabular shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. 30 mm x 5mm; 1mm hole.
This is an excellent example of German Idar-Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. Priced each.
12 in stock
Large Tuareg Carnelian Pendants
STAFR1022
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. They range in size, the largest being 78mm long x 38mm wide, down to 60mm x 25mm.
1 in stock
Medium Cornerless Idar-Oberstein Cubes
STAFR1021
These dark carnelian cornerless cubes were cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany then traded in Mali in the mid – late 1800’s. 20mm x 20mm, with a 1mm hole. Sold Seperately.
2 in stock
Large Carnelian Idar-Oberstein Cornerless Cube
STAFR1018
This dark carnelian agate cornerless cube was precisely cut and drilled in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded in Mali. 25mm square
25 in stock
Tuareg Agate Fetish
STAFR1017
These wonderful Tuareg agate rings with arrow shape are traditionally worn as hair ornaments, braided into corn rows. Most common colors are carnelian (orange) and pale beige, but occasionally we have a grey or black agate fetish. Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded in Mali, they range in size from 30mm x 17mm down to 17mm x 14mm.
26 in stock
Idar-Oberstein Squared Bicone
STAFR1015
Carnelian agate beads from Mali, made in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s. Material (agate) from Brazil, cut in Germany, then traded in Mali. This squared bicone shape is precisely cut and has a 1mm hole. 17mm x 14mm
4 in stock