Three Completely Different Prayer or Worry Beads. One Japamala or Buddhist Beads the Other Carnelian. Known as japamala, prayer beads, or Buddhist beads, mala beads originated in ancient India, where practitioners of Buddhism and Hinduism have used them for centuries. The term "Mala" translates to "garland" in Sanskrit, signifying a string of beads used for prayer and meditation. This particular example is 20" long in slightly less grade of sterling silver. Likely coin silver. Interesting charms dangling bale and chains. 40" long end to end, 20" long as a loop. 83.61 grams
Finally worry beads in finely spun glass with swirls that evoke Murano glass. Very attractive and much lighter than the above two. 16" in length.
Estimated Value $250 - 400
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