Metals/India
Beads have been found in India since very ancient times. Mostly they were used as decoration and as religious adornments. Please enjoy our selection of Antique Indian Metal Beads.
Seven Amulets from India
MIND972J
Seven assorted coin silver vintage amulets-pendants from India. Various gods and images; sizes range from 12mm in diameter to 15mm in size. Flat, hand-stamped, with small loops for stringing. Great for an ethnic necklace project. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Set of Silver Shiva Amulets from India
MIND972I
Set of
nine small, vintage, coin silver amulets from India depicting the Hindu god Shiva! Size and condition of the amulets vary. Size averages 12-14mm in diameter. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Set of Miscellaneous Silver Amulets from India
MIND972G
Set of seven, vintage, small coin silver amulets from India. Size and condition vary. Assorted unknown or slightly damaged pendants. Sizes vary, averaging 12mm in diameter. SOLD AS SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Set of Amulets of Lord Vishnu's Feet
MIND972F
Set of six small coin silver amulets from India depicting Lord Vishnu’s feet. Size and condition of the amulets vary. Size averages 12-14mm in diameter. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Set of Assorted Indian Silver Amulets
MIND972E
A set of eight, small, vintage, thin, coin silver amulets from India. One is of the Seven Mothers, Lord Vishnu’s feet, Lord Hanuman, The
Rajasthani hero, Two gods, two inscribed pendants, and Durga on her Tiger. The round ones average 13mm in diameter while the "Two Gods" measures 14 × 20mm. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Set of Miscellaneous Silver Amulets from India
MIND972C
Set of six small, vintage coin silver amulets from India. Sizes range from 10mm in diameter to 14mm in diameter. Sold as a set only.
1 in stock
Set of "Upside Down" Shiva (शिव) Amulets
MIND972A
Set of assorted sizes and shapes of vintage, hand-stamped (from a thin sheet of coin silver) pendants from India. Featuring, we believe, the likeness of Lord Shiva (शिव). Why he is upside down is beyond us, but they are very cool. Sizes range from 12mm in diameter to 12 × 16mm. This is Set A of The Upside Down Shivas. Sold as a set only.
1 in stock
Hand Stamped Old Silver Paisley Bead from India
MIND378
RE-STOCKED! Fancy hand-stamped silver paisley-shaped beads from India! Each measures approx. 19mm long x 11mm wide x 1mm thick with a large 4mm bail at the top with a floral embellishment. No flat backing, sold separately.
25 in stock
Antique coin silver, paisley pattern
MIND305
BACK IN STOCK! Antique coin silver, 50-100 years old. This is Ruth’s favorite! Paisley design with vines or fern-like pattern, 20mm long, 12mm wide. Sold separately.
52 in stock
Very Unusual Silver Pendant from India
MIND479
This is probably one of the most unusual pieces of jewelry on our website: a very large pendant/ring made of coin silver (stuffed with cotton?) from India. This is approx 75-100 years old and measures in at 50mm x 36mm with a 22mm "ring" with a 3mm hole for stringing. In case you’re wondering, it’s an "11" ring size. One of a kind.
1 in stock
Antique "Feet of Vishnu (विष्णु)" Pendant from India
MIND471
Old silver pendant from India circa 1900s which illustrates the famous "Feet of Lord Vishnu". The God Vishnu (विष्णु) is the supreme god in the Hindu pantheon. Pendant measures 19mm tall x 15mm wide with three sets of dangles underneath; 3mm loop at top.
1 in stock
Mini Dangles from India
MIND478
Very rare and VERY small 2mm diameter dangles… small ball with a very small loop, used to sew into cloth "cluster" jewelry (see photo as example). Coin silver, approx 50-100 years old. Bag of 50 beads. Finished piece not part of the cost for the beads (although it is for sale at our store!).
18 in stock
Ganesh (गणेश) & Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी) Pendant from India
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MIND478_G
Small, well-worn and utterly cool coin silver pendant of Ganesh (गणेश) & Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी) from India circa early 1900s. 19mm tall x 20mm wide, hand-stamped with no solid backing; 3mm loop.
1 in stock
Old Silver Amulet of the Goddess Parvati (पार्वती)
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MIND476
Old coin silver amulet of (possibly) the goddess Parvati (पार्वती) from India circa early 1900s. 20mm tall x 18mm wide with three sets of dangles, 4mm loop, and no solid backing. In very nice shape!
1 in stock
Old Silver Pendant from India
MIND475
An old silver (80-90% pure) amulet from India depicting quit possibly Annapoorna devi, the Hindu goddess of nourishment. Very cool image with nice detail. Approx 50-75 years old. 18mm wide x 24mm tall, two sets of dangles, and a 3mm bail. Hand stamped, no solid backing.
1 in stock
Old silver pendant of the Goddess Kali (काली)
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MIND474
Old silver pendant of the Goddess Kali (काली); 25mm tall x 20mm wide with two sets of dangles, 4mm loop and not solid backing. Nice detail on this pendant.
1 in stock
Old silver pendant of the Goddess Kali (काली)
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MIND473
Old silver pendant from India featuring the Goddess Kali (काली). 30mm tall x 25mm wide, two sets of dangles, with a 4mm loop. No solid back.
1 in stock
Antique "Feet of Vishnu (विष्णु)" Pendant from India
MIND472
Small old silver pendant from India circa 1900s which illustrates the famous "Feet of Lord Vishnu". The God Vishnu (विष्णु) is the supreme god in the Hindu pantheon. Pendant measures 19mm tall x 17mm wide with a single set of dangles underneath; 3mm loop at top.
1 in stock
Old Silver Ring from India
MIND971
Highly unusual old silver (high silver content) ring from India. Heavy, silver with bronze or another metal added to shank and detail work. 50-100 years old. Great conversation piece! 33mmlong x 19mm wide x 21mm tall with huge ring band: size 10. Photo shows numerous views.
1 in stock
Old Silver Chain Belt from India
MIND470
Old coin silver chain belt from India. 28.5" in length, could also be worn as a necklace.
1 in stock
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