Antique Handmade Mauritanian Silver and Gilded Silver Granulated Beads in Short Strands, Sold by Strand - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT541)

Magnificent Antique Granulated Gold Washed and Silver Mauritanian Beads.

Sold by strand. 12 beads per strand.

Each small bead is a work of art, handcrafted by Mauritanian silversmiths for traditional bridal jewelry.

Mid 1900's.

Fabulous for designing. Wonderful addition to add elegance to earrings or any other creation. Can be used as spacers or as a central bead in a delicate design.

As seen in the reference text, "Les Perles de Mauritanie".

These strands vary in selection of beads and bead design. Bead sizes range from 5-8mm. Some of the beads on these particular strands have the more hard to find/rare designs, and are a bit larger than most of this type of bead too (7-8mm vs 5-6mm). Beads are in good condition, but some have wear, holes, damage due to age. Sold as is.

You will receive the exact beads/strand you select.  Please select from the strands available from drop down box.

Antique and Vintage Item 541