Tibet Silver from Athenacast (a beautiful Zinc Alloy metal that shines just like silver) bali style beads are produced with care for the Athenacast line. These starfish (sea star) beads are great for earrings, necklaces, pendants and more. Use this in various nautical and sea themed designs. These metal beads are 8mm come in a pack of 6. Beads like these that have the look of sterling silver without the high pricepoint have grown immensely in popularity. You can use Athenacast Tibetan Silver in your designs without fears of wear or tarnish. Athenacast zinc silver is specially selected, and contains no lead or nickel.