Serpentine Small Rice, Afghan Peanut Medium size flat hourglass shape

Medium size flat hourglass shape beads closely matched

Each small strand has seven beads

the same shape as "wedding beads" wired up into grape clusters

graduated long strand

Serpentine Small Rice, Afghan Peanut Medium size flat hourglass shapeThese 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.