***These are VERY small beads (2-2.5mm) and beads appear larger in photos***
***This listing is for ONE strand of beads***
What beautiful tiny rich deep blue rough cut high quality lapis lazuli beads from Afghanistan! These are very small measuring 2-2.5mm in diameter. Afghanistan has a long history of carving very small gemstone beads by hand and you can really see the handwork in each bead as they all have slightly irregular shapes. These are a small irregular rough cut shapes and the finish is matte.
Approximate Number of Beads: 300+/strand
Bead Size: 2-2.5mm diameter
Hole Size: 0.5mm
Strand Length: 14"