Vintage Lapis Lazuli 25mm carved round bead. b4-lap288 1900s - 1920 resulted in a price increase

resulted in a price increase

Measures 2 inches by 1

13mm package of 12

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

The smaller granulated beads and smooth beads are high content silver

Vintage Lapis Lazuli 25mm carved round bead. b4-lap288 1900s - 1920 resulted in a price increaseNatural 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.