Aquamarine Teardrops, Afghan Yemen Great for all sorts of

Great for all sorts of projects

Never seen this design before

This bead and others like it have long been traded along the Sahara trade route

Gorgeous 1940's necklace

Aquamarine Teardrops, Afghan Yemen Great for all sorts ofThese lovely matte finish aquamarine teardrop shape beads were hand cut in Afghanistan. Fine quality light blue color. 12mm diameter x 15mm tall, 27 beads per strand, 16 inches long. Beads are smooth with a soft matte finish. Holes are . 8mm. See other Afghan semi precious stone beads listed. They design well together! Beautiful with either gold or silver. Last picture shows 2 other aquamarine shapes from Afghanistan.