Brass Strand of Beads

Plain gold beads in a sharp geometric mood, softened by a little grime.

This is a strand of beads. It is brass. Brass has long been a favored metal for beads, its warm gold color deepening to a soft brown with handling. Faceted double cones, some more squat, others slimmer, with a subdued gold finish and light surface scratching. Pale tarnish edges the joins between beads. A fraying bit of fiber hugs one bead in the lower curve.

Geometry done by hand, and forgiven for it.