Tibet Silver from Athenacast (a beautiful Zinc Alloy metal that shines just like silver) Bali-style bead caps are produced with care for the Athenacast line. These tibet style beads incorporate a faux cinnabar at the center of the bead. The design is intricate and geometric. These perfect rings, beads, and findings like these that have the look of sterling silver without the high price point have grown immensely in popularity. You can use Athenacast Tibetan Silver in your designs without fear of wear or tarnish. Athenacast zinc silver is specially selected and contains no lead or nickel.