Himalayan Old Beads From Ancient Indo-Tibetan Antique Agate Beads Necklace Mala

1970's Beggars' Beads Necklace ~ Agate, Carnelian, other semi-precious stones Near East / Central Asia, Persia, Iran / Turkey, ca. 1000 BCE to 300 BCE. A collection of both ancient - ranging from Iron Age and Achaemenid periods- and modern stone beads that have been strung together as an eclectic necklace. The ancient stone beads consist of banded agates, chalcedony, carnelian, jasper, jade, and other semiprecious stones. Modern brass spacer beads are strung between each stone to prevent chipping. Gorgeous necklace!