Original Message:   Re: Lapis Melon Beads - Fascinating Bead History

Hi Rosanna, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I love the old carved stones! Especially when the bead is so small it'd be tough to hold onto while shaping! I've got a few melon shaped carnelians (much newer) but never really considered the "why" behind the shapes! Was it a votive offering? funerary? or just "something different" to make a sale?? To quote a favorite old commercial... The world may never know!! Best, Jeff Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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