Large Turquoise Nuggets king beads Hand carved in Afghanistan

Hand carved in Afghanistan

but traded in surrounding countries over 1000 years ago

vintage mix metal "step pyramid" pendant from the Tuareg people

Low-silver content bracelet with intricate engraving and niello detailing

80mm long x 18-20mm diameter with 1-2mm bow-drilled holes mm hole

Large Turquoise Nuggets king beads Hand carved in AfghanistanLarge glossy turquoise nugget shape, hand cut and polished in China. Smooth, polished finish with a bright turquoise color. These have been stabilized with very little matrix. Average size is 14mm diameter x 14mm long. From a vintage collection. 15 inches long, about 30 beads on the strand. 58 grams!