Graduated Andalusite Rondelles, India belt Strand of 100 Large off-white

Strand of 100 Large off-white cow bone hairpipe beads from India

Graduated 20" strand of organically-shaped round beads

sizes vary from 14-20mm diameter

these are random colorful strands

This probably the 2nd of the popular Chinese deities "The 8 Immortals" whose name is Zhang Guolao (Chinese: 張果老)

Graduated Andalusite Rondelles, India belt Strand of 100 Large off-whiteThese lovely faceted andalusite rondelles were hand cut in India in the 1980's. Fine quality beige brown color with lots of flash. Size range is 5. 5mm diameter 8mm diameter, 114 beads on this strand, 18 inches long. Holes are . 5mm. Beautiful with either gold or silver, or knotted plain. Very unusual in this larger size. One bead is unusable.