Short Strand of Mixed Gilt Silver Bright Gold Granulated Silver Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (C478)

A medley of 30 small and 7 large vintage gilded silver granulated beads.

Handmade in the 1960's or later in Senegal or Mauritania, both of which have a tradition of expert silver and gold work learned from Moroccan Jewish silversmiths.

7 inches of beads.

Fabulous and elegant beads, wonderful for designing.

Small beads measure approximately 5-6mm, larger beads 12mm +. Weighs 23 grams.

Good condition. Two medium beads have damage (but are still useful as jewelry supplies).

Collector Item 478