Green’s Dictionary of Slang

1. (US Und.) morphine tablets.

1935

A.J. Pollock Und. Speaks 5/2: Beads, morphine tablets.

2. (UK Und.) diamonds.

1941

V. Davis Phenomena in Crime 253: White stuff. Diamonds. Also referred to as glass, ice, beads.

3. (US) the eyes.

1979

E. Torres After Hours 123: Kleinfeld’s beads are glued to her ass.