Sherpa Coral Beads, Nepal Black and white Photo shows detail of the

Photo shows detail of the ornate top

16 inch strand of smooth matte finish faceted roundish turquoise beads handmade in  Afghanistan

This strand has 36 bicone beads that measure from 12mm long x 7mm diameter to medium 23mm long x 10mm diameter

Size rage from 14mm x 9mm x 5mm thick to 33mm x 30mm x 10mm thick

Beautiful decorative tooled metal on both sides

Sherpa Coral Beads, Nepal Black and white Photo shows detail of the26" strand of antique "Sherpa Coral" glass beads made to imitate coral for the Sherpa people of Nepal. This strand is from the early 1900's with a variety of shapes, diameters from 15mm 18mm, most holes are 2 1 2 3mm. These are so rich in color, and have some wear. 48 beads total.