Ancient Suns

These extremely rare ancient carnelian beads have acquired a beautiful milky patina that leaves them a lovely soft salmon color.  These beads are from the Harappan Culture(Ancient Mesopotamia and Indus Valley Cultures).  They are possibly 4000 years old.  The necklace is double-stranded and strung with contemporary 18K gold beads.  The largest bead measure 15mm x 12mm.  The length of the necklace is 19 1/2 inches, end to end.  The largest stone is 15mm x 11mm.