Old Coin Silver Necklace from India red glass beads Double-headed bird motif with carnelian

Double-headed bird motif with carnelian stone and lots of noisy dangles

They are average diameter 26mm and 14mm tall

Around 44 tube-shaped beads per strand

traditionally worn in the hair or on a belt

Old Coin Silver Necklace from India red glass beads Double-headed bird motif with carnelianThis incredible necklace is made from 185+ grams of Old Coin Silver (80 90% pure), from about 100 years ago. 2 strands of 12mm x 13mm diameter fluted beads with 5mm holes, 26" in length with a large capsule shape pendant which measures 50mm wide, 36mm around, and 47mm from top of loops to bottom of pendant. Very funky old red string, wound knots between beads. In it's original condition, but could be taken apart for design work.