Ancient?

Ancient?
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Posted by: birdi

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07/25/2012, 21:37:04

I see these and similar beads online in various places. The skeptic in me stirs when I read claims about age. I think they are very interesting and attractive. However, are these type quartz disc beads truly ancient?

Depending on the size...... --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-07-26 16:32 )
- Re: Depending on the size...... 18mm-30mm --- birdi ( 2012-07-26 17:08 )
  - Not new to the market --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-07-26 17:37 )
    - I think they are ancient --- judy ( 2012-07-26 19:27 ) file img
      - Many of the beads found in the digs are Carnelian from the Indus Valley Era --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-07-26 19:52 )
        
        I agree --- judy ( 2012-07-26 21:12 )
        
        Carbon dating --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 21:58 ) link
        
        It was clay beads excavated with the stone beads that were dated. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-07-27 08:50 )
        Fuzzy dates from clay carbon dating --- beadiste ( 2012-07-27 10:24 ) link
      - The Humid Period in North Africa --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 22:19 ) link
      - Alok Kanungo, yes? --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 22:29 ) link
      - comparison ancient vs Niger newlymade 'ancient' beads? Anyone? --- karavanserai ( 2012-07-27 03:22 )
        
        Martine, if you contact me privately and give me your email address --- judy ( 2012-07-27 08:59 )
- Re: Depending on the size...... --- beadstore.com ( 2012-07-26 17:18 )
Pecked and/or bow-drilled? --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 20:45 )
- Re: Pecked and/or bow-drilled? --- judy ( 2012-07-26 21:14 )
- Bow drills --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 22:41 )
Unwearable? --- beadiste ( 2012-07-27 10:04 )
- Re: Unwearable? --- judy ( 2012-07-27 15:57 ) file img
  - Thank you for the pics. Wonder if small ones are as easy to detect. (no text) --- karavanserai ( 2012-07-28 02:09 )
    - Re: Thank you for the pics. Wonder if small ones are as easy to detect. --- judy ( 2012-07-28 14:43 )
Check out the necklace --- beadiste ( 2012-07-27 10:13 ) link