Beautiful light green Chinese serpentine beads that have been hand cut and carved. They are carved into a Tiger's face and accented with smaller beads. These Serpentine or New Jade beads are a gorgeous light yellow green celery color. This gemstone is called serpentine, olive jade and new jade. These are high quality and unique older carvings. The bead is drilled down the center and has a gold bail on top, so you can slip it on a chain or use it as a pendant. Each piece is unique and will vary slightly.
- Circa 1960
- Price is for 1 bead
- Total Size: 2 inches long
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