Copper Strand of Beads

Coiled rolls of rust-red discs, edges nicked and softened by handling.

This is a strand of beads. It is copper. Copper beads darken and take on green and brown tones with age and handling. Thin disc beads in warm orange, red-brown and a few blackened ones form chunky, overlapping coils. The finish is lightly polished and a bit chalky, with scattered small chips. A knotted end shows in the middle.

Plenty of wear, and none of it embarrassing.