Ancient Persian blue chalcedony strand, 18 inches long
27 freeform oval beads, largest 29x19mm, this central bead also has a particularly fascinating mix of blue and white like a blue sky with light clouds
The name, chalcedony has been traced to an ancient Greek town in Turkey called Chalkedon. As early as the Bronze Age (3300-1200 BC) in the eastern Mediterranean lands chalcedony was popular for seals and jewelry. Soon it was also traded along the Central Asian routes where these beads were found.
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