These beautiful vintage beads are cut from the center of a conch (a large tropical seashell). Historically, these shell beads would be traded from the Bay of Bengal, up into the Himalayan mountains where shells were considered precious. Conch also have religious importance in Buddhism and Hinduism. These beads were hand carved into round like shapes, making each bead unique.
Length of strand: 29 inches
Size of beads: 15mm x 14mm to 20mm x 15mm
You will receive the exact beads you see pictured here. The beads are strung on cotton and are encouraged to be restrung on more durable stringing material.
These beads are indeed vintage pieces and their condition reflects that. Worn edges and weathering are a product of time and use...not defects. hotsell
Product code: Vintage Naga hotsell Conch Shell Beads