Ancient excavated mixed strand of agate, quartz and calcite X303C-H

 On offer here is a strand of ancient excavated beads, sourced in the Sahara. These beads are estimated to be over 1000 years old. The mix contains mainly white banded agate, quartz, and calcite. The beads are most;y donut-shaped with a few bicone and cylindrical beads, The beads are in a delicate milk-white and light beige palette, with whites, beiges, grays, semi-transparent yellowish, and pinkish hues intermixed.  In the black background photos, the beads look a bit darker/redder than they seem to the naked eye. The strand is approximately 26" including raffia. The beads are of venerable age, and some have nicks and chips consistent with age. Please see the photos for the detail. The scale of the wooden ruler in the scale photos is metric. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL SHOPPERS: Etsy adds shipping per item, which results in an unusually high shipping cost estimate. WE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the be