Thai Silver Stamped Beads hen Venetian made in the 1700's

Venetian made in the 1700's and traded in West Africa

and 11º blue

Low-silver content bracelet with intricate engraving and niello detailing

Average 32 beads per strand

Thai Silver Stamped Beads hen Venetian made in the 1700's28 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". These are hollow, with a seam and a small flower stamping. I sometimes use these as crimp covers for micro crimps. Hole size is 1mm. The beads are 4mm tall x 3mm diameter, and looks like a barrel bead with a spacer on each