Thai Silver Beads tuareg tapered almost-teardrop shape beads

tapered almost-teardrop shape beads

These beads are around 300 years old and show some signs of aging

62mm diameter with large 8mm bale

Four-armed Shiva is pictured with trident in hand and one of his favorite dogs at his feet

10 mini-hanks in a bundle

Thai Silver Beads tuareg tapered almost-teardrop shape beads7 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 solid and have a nice weight. Thick center drilled rectangular shape beads, or "Sticks", plain, no stamping. 5mm wide x 2mm thick. Beads lay very which way, or can be used as a single spacer. Hole size is . 8mm. Approximately 120 beads per strand.