Vintage Lapis Lazuli 25mm carved round bead. b4-lap288 1900s - 1920 Circa: early 20th century Carving:

Circa: early 20th century Carving: Chinese Origin: Afghanistan (no color enhancement)

The back of the pin is marked "D-O" and the watch face is marked "Royce"

The smaller granulated beads and smooth beads are high content silver

Sold individually

Vintage Lapis Lazuli 25mm carved round bead. b4-lap288 1900s - 1920 Circa: early 20th century Carving:Natural untreated lapis lazuli carved rounds in a rare 25mm size. This is an average size, they vary from 24 27mm. Average weight 27. 5 grams. excellent quality B+ A grade. From the estate of a collector who traveled extensively in the middle East. These are estimated to be from the 1960s or earlier. A lapis lazuli bead this size is extremely rare. Sold individually.