Thai Silver Medium-Large Stamped Beads silver and enamel Fancy "wedding cake" Venetian-made beads

Fancy "wedding cake" Venetian-made beads traded in Africa in the early 1900s

These can be shellacked or coated for a shinier look

12" strand of worn metal beads

These are a beautiful antique red opaque glass melon or rice beads from the early 1900's

Thai Silver Medium-Large Stamped Beads silver and enamel Fancy "wedding cake" Venetian-made beads14 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 fat rondelles with a small flower stamping. 3mm tall x 4mm diameter. Hole size is 1. 8mm. Approximately 108 beads per strand.