Etched Carnelian Beads Strand

Product Description: This is an Etched Carnelian Necklace.

Specifications:

• Length: 54cm
• Main Bead Size: 8mm x 22mm

Note: Due to the antique nature of this product, there may be scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Etched Carnelian:

Era: 2500 BCE - 1800 BCE

Etched Carnelian beads were created during the Indus Valley Civilization. Patterns were drawn on carnelian using natron extracted from plants, then fired at low temperatures of about 300 to 400 degrees Celsius. While these beads have been excavated from sites in Mesopotamia and Afghanistan, it is believed they were originally made in the Indus River Valley and transported via land and sea routes.