Ancient glass beads Sri Lanka usa Exceptional large piece with no

Exceptional large piece with no damage

Rare and Beautiful on the North East Coast of Tasmania

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The centre stone is Montana Scenic agate with a fine display of dendrites

The pendant is also ideal as a charm

Ancient glass beads Sri Lanka usa Exceptional large piece with noThis wonderful strand of ancient glass beads originated from the gem gravels of southern and eastern Sri Lanka . Locally known as Mukaru which means treasures of the ancients these beads are only occasionally found by gemstone miners . local folk law believes they were offerings to the spirits for luck in mining and were thrown in to old mines . We purchased these beads in the gem markets of Ratnapura and Okymputiyah whilst working in Sri Lanka