Rectangular Carnelian Stone Beads Nigeria 30 Inch
Description
A beautiful strand of carnelian stone beads in a flat rectangular shape with six accenting glass red beads.
Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony and is a microcrystalline quartz. As a chalcedony, carnelian is formed from the intergrowth of two silica minerals with differing crystal structures: quartz and moganite. Carnelian appears in a vibrant range of fire-orange reds to brown-reds and has a dull, waxy luster (as opposed to the vitreous quality of crystal quartzes such as amethyst). The reddish tints in the translucent stone are due to one of its ingredients: iron oxide. Carnelian can be confused with jasper, which is usually considered a chalcedony.
This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.
Strand Length - 30 inches
Bead Size - 20mm - 29mm diameter.
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Approximate Age: Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Country of Origin: Nigeria
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Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.