One: a very unusual group of three decorated carnelian beads found in the Chackna-soo mountains of Afghanistan (probably mis-spelled). I have not shown these before because I have not been able to research them yet.

Two: an incredible strand of Pyu culture decorated beads, from Thailand, circa 2nd to 9th century AD.

Three: A high karat gold marriage pendant (sort of bead-like), from Indonesia, circa 19th to 20th century.

Happy New year to all,

Jan Skipper
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