Indian Silver Strand of Beads

Pearly grey beads in a shy curve, each with a crease like a smile.

This strand of beads is from India. It is coin silver. Coin silver is silver alloyed with copper for strength, and it has long been used for jewelry and amulets. Rounded beads with a dull pale metallic finish and subtle seams running through some of them. The surface carries soft scratches and the odd dimple. Beads graduate a touch smaller toward the outer strand.

Modest, round and a little bit bashed.