Thai Silver Small Pinched Beads Silver Pendants from the mid-1900's

from the mid-1900's

Graduated strand with bead sizes ranging from 13mm in diameter to 17mm

16" strand of rough green/blue "black" nuggets of sapphire gemstones

Antique coin silver with clapper

Thai Silver Small Pinched Beads Silver Pendants from the mid-1900's25 inch long strand of fine silver handmade beads from the Karen Tribe of Thailand, otherwise known as Hilltribe silver. Hilltribe silver is about 95% pure silver and has a brushed finish. These are hollow and light weight. Fluted beads pinched at each end, oxidized and then brushed leaving recessed areas darker silver color. 3mm tall x 3mm diameter. Hole size is . 8mm. Approximately 180 beads per strand.