Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Roman Glass Exceptional quality for this rare

Exceptional quality for this rare eye-bead

5mm thick (no solid silver backing) with a large 8mm loop

4o coral beads

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Matte finish and in great condition

Vintage Carved Carnelian Monkey Beads Roman Glass Exceptional quality for this rareThese hand carved carnelian monkeys are large focal beads or can be made into a pendant. No two are alike! The carvings are front and back, vary in size and color and expression! Some are a goldfish orange and others are a deeper orange. Size ranges from 26 x 20mm to 42 x 37mm. These came from a collection and were made in the 1960's or 70's, hand carved in China. They are so wonderful!!! Shown in a few designs by Ruth. Please add a note if you have a