Vintage Chung Dzi Agate Bead Rondelles 14° vintage Venetian metallic gold

14° vintage Venetian metallic gold seed beads

9mm and runs from top of skull to chin

Rich incredible colors

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Vintage Chung Dzi Agate Bead Rondelles 14° vintage Venetian metallic goldThis vintage authentic Chung Dzi bead has black and white striped banding. Handmade about 50 years ago, this is a replica of an ancient chung dzi bead, a Himalayan sacred protective bead. These have applied banding through a complex process and are very collectible. This tapered bead measures 12mm diameter x 52mm long with a nice 2mm hole for thicker cord. With some translucence, very smooth to the touch, a superior copy of an ancient bead. Beautiful