Old Sherpa glass coral beads with silver caps. 18 - 20mm x 18mm.Nepal, 1970s. 3 pcs. b11-rd-0910

Old Sherpa glass coral beads with silver caps. Three matching beads, 18 - 20mm x 18mm. These were acquired in Nepal in the 1970s. b11-rd-0910
Sherpa coral has been used for centuries in jewelry as a substitute for real coral by the Sherpa people who inhabit the region around the Himalayan mountain range. These are popular beads in Nepal and Tibet and serve as a substitute for the more expensive coral. Age and origin uncertain.