Serpentine Small Rice, Afghan Nepal Opening along the top will

Opening along the top will take a 5mm string

Beads are shiny

Traditional rendition of the hand of Fatima

5mm cut-glass "gems"

Largest bead is 39mm diameter x 18mm thick

Serpentine Small Rice, Afghan Nepal Opening along the top willThese lovely matte finish serpentine rice shape beads are quite pale, a yellowish beige and were hand cut in Afghanistan. A soft translucent beige color. 48 beads per strand, 16 inches long. Beads are fairly uniform in size, averaging 8mm long x 4mm diameter with 1mm holes. Please view other listings of matte finish gemstone beads handmade in Afghanistan! Last photo shows some bracelets made with a variety of colors and shapes mixed with Thai silver.