Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Roman Glass some black with white

some black with white

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For more information check out issue #36 of Ornament Magazine

6mm x 3mm x 3mm to 15mm x 8mm x 3mm with very small

17mm tall x 14mm wide x 1mm thick (solid silver backing) with 4mm loop

Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Roman Glass some black with whiteThese hand carved carnelian monkeys are large focal beads or can be made into a pendant. No two are alike! The carvings are front and back, vary in size and color and expression! Some are a goldfish orange and others are a deeper orange. Size ranges from 26 x 20mm to 42 x 37mm. These came from a collection and were made in the 1960's or 70's, hand carved in China. They are so wonderful!!! Shown in a few designs by Ruth. Please add a note if you have a