Vintage Lapis Lazuli 25mm carved round bead. b4-lap288 1900s - 1920 the amount of concentration and

the amount of concentration and time involved in producing one piece is incredible

The smaller granulated beads and smooth beads are high content silver

Circa: early 20th century Carving: Chinese Origin: Afghanistan (no color enhancement)

Measures 2 inches by 1

Vintage Lapis Lazuli 25mm carved round bead. b4-lap288 1900s - 1920 the amount of concentration andNatural untreated lapis lazuli carved rounds in a rare 25mm size. This is an average size, they vary from 24 27mm. Average weight 27. 5 grams. excellent quality B+ A grade. From the estate of a collector who traveled extensively in the middle East. These are estimated to be from the 1960s or earlier. A lapis lazuli bead this size is extremely rare. Sold individually.