An attractive strand of amethyst beads from the Holy Land, c. 1st Millennium BC, with wedge shaped beads interspersed with tear-drop shaped beads and a central oval pendant. Nicely translucent stone with good color and retaining much of their original polish. Length about 10" (25.3 cm). Ex Los Angeles private collection.

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