Thai Silver Collar Beads japanese Fluted beads such as these

Fluted beads such as these make for wonderful embellishments for all sort of jewelry projects

From the early and late1800s

Sizes range from 4mm x 6mm x 9mm to large centerpiece 33mm long x 14mm wide x 9mm thick

28" strand of antique red and orange-red glass tri-beads pressed-glass found in Nigeria

Thai Silver Collar Beads japanese Fluted beads such as these7 1 2 inch long strand of fine silver handmade beads from the Karen Tribe of Thailand, otherwise known as Hilltribe. Hilltribe silver is about 95% pure silver and has a brushed finish. These are sometimes referred to as "collar beads". Hole size is 1mm. The beads are 5mm tall x 5mm diameter, and looks like a saucer bead with a spacer on each end. Beads are shiny. Approximately 40 beads per strand.