2 Strands Turquoise Howlite

2 vintage turquoise dyed howlite strands. Because it is highly porous and takes dye exceptionally well, howlite is widely dyed to imitate stones like natural turquoise. These are from the 80's, cut and processed from howlite in Hong Kong. Use them along with other interesting beads to make bracelets...They have a sizable hole for easy stringing. Nice organic shapes, each one different and about 6-7mm in size. 16" strands, about 50 beads per strand