Mixed Hardstone bead Necklace. Consisting of Sumerian, etc. Ca. 2200 B.C. Mixed Hardstone bead Necklace. Consisting of Sumerian (ca. 2200 B.C.) gray and white stone short tubular beads strung with 12 large Central Asiatic "Buddhist" (200 B.C. - 500 A.D.) etched green-black jadeite tablet beads (16 - 21 mm). 19" long,f restrung with modern clasp. Unusual and impressive. We have sold the etched beads alone for over $100 each. Value Range $600-$800.