12º Black Czech Seed Beads, Tamba african rings and the pearls range from

and the pearls range from 6mm to 12mm diameter

Wonderful shamrock patterned links with pin enclosure

early 1800's

Photo illustrates variation in size (18mmx14mm largest to 14mmx 11mm smallest)

Antique (100+ years old) coin silver dangle/beads from India

12º Black Czech Seed Beads, Tamba african rings and the pearls range fromTamba of 12 black seed beads; Czech made in the late 1800's, 68 strands of black beads has slightly larger white and coral glass seed beads in the mix. 28" strands. Tamba is a word from the Ivory Coast for "waist beads" worn by women beneath their clothing. These multi stranded bunches are traditional and have been worn by several generations, restrung as needed.