Roman Era Blue Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces lion These hand-carved carnelian monkeys are

These hand-carved carnelian monkeys are large focal beads or can be made into a pendant

translucent and opaque

greens and off white beads

Swirls of creamy off-white

Roman Era Blue Glass Beads, Recycled Bracelet Pieces lion These hand-carved carnelian monkeys are18" strand of Roman era dark blue glass beads made from transparent glass that is over 2,000 years old, recently excavated and drilled in Afghanistan. These were originally bangle bracelets, which were in broken sections. Cylindrical with a twist, these beads average 8mm long x 7mm diameter with 1. 5mm holes and have a matte finish. Last photo shows other color options. Beads were produced in Afghanistan in the 1980's.