Yellow Bow-Tie Beads buddha over 100 years old and

over 100 years old and have very cool organic shapes

Vintage 1950/60s Siam sterling silver "Nielloware" bracelet featuring the Hindu god and goddess of thunder and lightning

Largest bead is 12mm x 11mm

Photo shows two bags of beads and a sample of what could be inside

small pendants: 17mm x 15mm with 2mm loops and solid silver backing

Yellow Bow-Tie Beads buddha over 100 years old andThis bead was produced in Venice in the late 1800's and traded in West Africa. It is rare in this color way; usually this bead was made in white glass with blue "bows". It is a feathering technique, a blue with white ribbon of glass squiggles applied to the yellow base. These beads are in pristine condition, and still have a glossy surface. 15mm diameter x 9mm with a 2mm hole.