Indian Silver Strand of Beads

Pale metallic beads, plump and creased, resting against black like old buttons.

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. Chunky round beads in a matte pewter shade, the larger ones glowing slightly where the surface has been rubbed. Several have fine splits or dents beside the hole. Two rows run together in an arc.

A bit battered, and better looking for it.