Jadeite and Lapis Bead Necklace. Western Asiatic. Jadeite tube beads interspaced with lapis disc beads to make body of necklace, both ca II-I Millennium BC. Strung at center with three blue marbled lapis tabular beads etched with branches, (Buddhist period, 200 BC - 500 AD). Restrung with modern clasp. 19" long. Impressive with premium beads.