A Necklace of Antique African Trade Coin Carnelian Beads Strung with Moroccan Ethnic Beads

$99.00

This 25.5" necklace is made of antique carnelian coin beads from the African Trade, Moroccan silver tone beads, large filigree beads, and brass

The metal content of the silver-tone beads is not known. It appears to be a low-grade silver alloy.

The focal coin carnelian bead is about 40mm in diameter. Smaller carnelian coin beads are approximate;y 20mm in diameter. The large filigree beads are 35x50 mm, and Moroccan beads are about 15x17mm. The spacer beads are brass.

Carnelian beads are old and may have age-appropriate imperfections like small chips, cracks, or nicks.