Indian Silver Strand of Beads

A pair of pale metallic strands, each bead pinched and polished by handling.

This strand of beads is from India. It is coin silver. Silver beads tarnish to a soft gray with time, which is often seen as part of their character. Round, slightly flattened beads in pale grey, with a satin sheen on the high points and small dents near the pierced ends. Dark residue shows between a few beads. The strand curves in a gentle U.

Plenty of dents, and the shine has stayed anyway.