Antique Silver & Olivewood Prayer Strand, Yemen Shiva Cut and polished in Idar

Cut and polished in Idar Oberstein and traded in Nepal in the early 1900's

this agate seal has a 5mm hole

They are a great copy of the old real amber beads worn for generations in Morocco

Size approximates 12-16mm diameter with an average thickness of 10-11mm

All natural shades and graduated sizes zircon

Antique Silver & Olivewood Prayer Strand, Yemen Shiva Cut and polished in IdarLovely filigreed prayer beads with encased olivewood beads from Yemen, early 1900's. 7mm diameter beads with 1mm holes, needs restringing for use. 56 beads, not including the counter beads and tassel beads. The tassel has 4 chained charms hanging from a beautiful silver bead. This is a very traditional islamic prayer strand, very special, from my personal collection!