Brass Strand of Beads

Rows of crisp little wafers, like bronzed sequins that took up a trade.

This is a strand of beads. It is brass. Brass beads are generally made by casting in small molds or by the lost-wax method, then strung in lengths that are worn or traded. Minute flat discs in a mellow gold, tightly stacked and slightly irregular at the rims. A touch of rose shows through in the shadows. The strand curls in a looping S, ending in a ring that fills much of the frame.

Sparkle held in check, on purpose.