Old Blue Hebron Bead, Medium gemstone beads I've seen these made into

I've seen these made into belts as well

and the price is rising

circa 1960’s/70’s

22" strand of antique amber/yellow vaseline beads

Old Blue Hebron Bead, Medium gemstone beads I've seen these made intoEstimated to be between 600 and 800 years old, made in Israel and heavily traded in the Sudan region, Hebron beads were made from Dead Sea salts and the rarest of color are these dark blue green beads. Because of the war in Sudan, these beads are nearly impossible to find, and the price is rising. These are the small and medium sizes, some are ground down with semi flat edges, averaging 12 17mm diameter x 7 11mm thick. Each bead is unique, photo shows