Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead Gemstones 90% silver

90% silver

75" wide with etched traditional patterns on the front of the pin

Cast in brass

Highly polished silver tone metal that almost resembles sterling silver with a slight brassy sheen

Set of four antique coin silver Kavacha pendants

Antique Mauritania "Amber" bead Gemstones 90% silverThis large round shaped bead is over 100 years old and is found in Mauritania and Niger. It is imitation (like Bakelite or Parkesine) amber made in Germany from plant resin. 30mm diameter x 22mm thick; stringing hole is approximately 1. 5 2mm and there is a decorative hole through the center, adding to design possibilities. This bead has an great sub surface passages.