1960s Vintage 3.5mm Mini Hanks Black Garnet Faceted Beads

1960s. Gorgeous black Andradite Melanite Garnet beads with a rhombic dodecahedron, 12 sided shape.

Each bead measures approximately 2mm. Each strand is approximately 7.5 inches long. Offered by the mini-hank, with each hank having 10 strands and weighing approximately 48 grams each.