Handcut Peruvian 20-23 mm RED JASPER BARREL BEADS, 17"
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This 17 in. strand includes 18-19 Andean red jasper rounded barrel beads, hand-carved by Peruvian crafts people. There are three small drums on either end. Because they are hand-cut, there are variations in the sizes of the beads and in the sizes and positions of the holes. The barrels are about 20-23 mm long and 13 mm in diameter. The drums are 5 x 5 mm. The holes are about 2 mm.
The colors are the natural colors of the stone and vary from one to the next. The beads are covered with a clear lacquer to help smooth and protect them and enhance their luster.
