There are many factors to be wary of this strand, I have been informed by a collector much wiser than myself that many of these beads are newly made and the vessels (jugs) are reconstructed using older Islamic beads with handles and bases added!!! The focal bead appears to be modern repro as do some of the other larger beads, some of the smaller beads towards the top are probably authentic to give the necklace some credibility, but as I see it, it is a strand to be cautious if considering buying!!!