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SKU: BO-1030
Antique Hebron Beads Artisan Ceramic Spiral Pendant
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Gorgeous antique Hebron glass beads with a ceramic spiral pendant crafted by a Bulgarian artist joined by a sodalite guru bead. Hebron is an important city south of Jerusalem and west of the Dead Sea. Hebron glass guilds rivaled the Venetian glass guilds in their extraordinary bead making. The iconic ancient Pagan Celtic spiral have two lovely meanings: one as a symbol of birth, life and regeneration from the center of the spiral outward; the other, the journey inward of self introspection. It also is an ancient sign of eternity with no beginning and no end. Gemstone Sodalite encourages self-esteem and harmony. -
SKU: BO-1033
Double Strands Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Necklace Sterling Silver and Sodalite Pendant
$1,125.00Two Strands Overall Lengths: 17″ – 18.25″
Double stands of hand knotted lapis lazuli gemstone necklace with stunning sterling silver encased sodalite pendant and sterling silver and lapis lazuli clasp. Sodalite is believed to foster emotional balance and calm. The ancient stone of royalty, wisdom, truth, intellect, courage and protection from evil, lapis lazuli gemstone principally has been mined in NE Afghanistan for over 6,000. Did you know that Titian, Michelangelo, and Vermeer used lovely lapis lazuli ground into powder mixed with resins and oils to produce the stunning blues in their paintings and murals?
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SKU: BO-1029
Two Strand Venetian Trade Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Pendant
$1,095.00Overall Length: 16.5″
Stunning century old antique Venetian trade bead two strand necklace with handmade sterling silver encased lapis lazuli gemstone pendant and sterling silver hinged security clasp. The small bead strand is made in the famous chevron style. Chevron beads were developed initially in the 14th century and were unique and revered for their internal star design. The Venetian glass guilds in Murano, Italy created beautiful glass beads that were sources of barter in the many trade routes across Europe and Africa. -
SKU: BO-1026
Double Helix Design Lapis Lazuli Necklace Carved Cobalt Openwork Jade Pendant
$1,125.00Overall Length: 20.5″
Cobalt blue lapis lazuli bead necklace in a double helix design with a stunning cobalt blue carved openwork jade pendant. Lapis lazuli gemstone, revered for centuries as a stone of royalty, intuition and wisdom, is powerful to those wishing for deeper self connection. Energetically, sacred jade is considered a self-healing comforting stone facilitating balance and optimism thereby lowering stress. -
SKU: BO-1027
Lampwork Bead Necklace with Sterling Encased Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Pendant
$945.00Overall Length: 19.5″
Beautiful Venetian style lampwork glass beads and a sterling silver encased AAA quality lapis lazuli gemstone pendant. Lapis lazuli gemstone, revered for centuries as a stone of royalty, intuition and wisdom, is powerful to those wishing for deeper self connection. Lampwork is the process by which glass is heated by a gas lamp to 1,000 degrees and wound with various colors and then cut or shaped into beads. It was perfected by the old Venetian glass guilds in Murano, Italy as far back as the 14th century. -
SKU: BO-1032
Sodalite Gemstone Necklace Venetian Chevron Focal Beads Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Pendant and Clasp
$645.00Overall Length: 17″
Hand knotted sodalite gemstone and Venetian chevron bead necklace with stunning lapis lazuli and sterling silver large pendant and clasp. Sodalite is believed to foster emotional balance and calm. The ancient stone of royalty, wisdom, truth, intellect, courage and protection from evil, lapis lazuli gemstone principally has been mined in NE Afghanistan for over 6,000. Did you know that Titian, Michelangelo, and Vermeer used lovely lapis lazuli ground into powder mixed with resins and oils to produce the stunning blues in their paintings and murals? Chevron beads were developed initially in the 14th century and were unique and revered for their internal star design. The Venetian glass guilds in Murano, Italy created beautiful glass beads that were sources of barter in the many trade routes across Europe and Africa. -
SKU: BO-1035
Aquamarine Bead Necklace Macrame Snowflake Obsidian Pendant
$695.00Overall Length: 17″
Hand knotted aquamarine beads with contrast thread, stunning artisan macrame encased snowflake obsidian gemstone pendant, vintage trade focal beads and sterling silver clasp. Cherished since ancient times, aquamarine often was carried on sea voyages as a protective amulets as it historically is associated with the ocean. Ancient volcanic glass obsidian historically was revered for its strength and sharpness in tools and weapons and was highly valued in trade routes. It is considered a stone of integrity and protection. -
SKU: BO-1037
Antique Lapis Lazuli Saucer Bead Necklace Vintage Jade Pendant
$1,425.00Overall Length: 19.5″
Hand knotted antique saucer lapis lazuli beads with antique Venetian trade focal beads and stunning carved antique jade Hongshan culture rare GouYun pei pendant. The ancient Hongshan culture in NE China were known for their advanced jade craftsmanship. The Pei pendants are typically abstract shapes symbolizing animals or mythical creatures which were believed to possess spiritual power. Treasured for over 6000 years, Lapis lazuli was associated with royalty, divinity and wisdom. It is the basis for the beautiful ultramarine pigments prized in the Renaissance.
Blue Ocean Collection
