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SKU: TC-1031
Antique Jade Bead Necklace Carved Openwork Jade Pendant
$1,145.00Overall Length: 16.5″
Hand knotted antique jade bead necklace with lovely openwork carved jade pendant. Jade has long been valued for its beauty and symbolic significance across various cultures. In many traditions, it represents purity, wisdom, and protection. In Chinese culture, jade is especially revered for its connection to immortality and spiritual balance. It is believed to promote healing, harmony, and prosperity, often used in amulets, jewelry, and ceremonial objects. -
SKU: TAL-2001
Antique Pyu Himalayan Etched Agate Bead Necklace Jade Amulet
$1,545.00Overall Length 20.25″
Hand knotted antique Pyu Himalayan etched agate beads with a stunning Hongshan nephrite jade amulet. Pyu beads are prized since ancient times for their intricate craftmanship, spiritual symbolism and cultural significance. Highly valued Pyu civilization (200 BCE-900 CE) beads symbolized longevity, protection and cosmic energy. Hongshan culture in NE China is renown for exquisite jade artifacts blending the principles of fend shui, emphasizing balance and harmony. -
SKU: TC-1028
Antique Red Jasper Bead Choker
$965.00Overall Length: 17.25″
Antique red jasper bead choker with two antique Venetian chevron focal beads and artisan clasp. Red jasper is revered for its stabilizing and grounding properties and is often called “the stone of endurance”. Red jasper, in particular was used as a protective stone shielding against negative energies. Pair with TC-1027 in our Tribal Collection. -
SKU: TAL-2000
Antique Venetian Chevron Bead Necklace Yu Bi Jade Comb Pendant
$995.00Overall Length: 17.5″
Hand knotted antique Venetian chevron bead necklace with unusual antique red nephrite jade Gou Yun Pei comb amulet from the ancient Hongshan culture. These amulets were abstract symbols of power status and cosmic order to the Hongshan beliefs. These amulets likely carried protective meanings. Chevron beads originated in Venice in the late 14th century and became symbols of wealth, power and cultural importance in global trade. They are crafted from glass canes with layered colors heated and elongated. -
SKU: TAL-2009
Antique Venetian Trade Bead Necklace Carved Jade Axe Pendant
$965.00Overall Length: 17.25″
Over 200 year old glass trade beads made by the Venetian glass guilds necklace with a sturdy carved Hongshan culture jade axe pendant and handmade carnelian double clasp. The axe shaped jade pendants were the most famous relics found from this culture. Axes are associated with power, protection and divinity. It is also a symbol of authority, strength and used to invoke protection from deities. -
SKU: TAL-1087
Baroque Pearl Necklace Handmade Silver Star of David Lion Of Judah Amulet
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Lovely hand knotted Baroque Pearl and hand made mixed metal bead necklace with stunning high grade silver Ethiopian Star of David Lion of Judah amulet and hand crafted sterling silver hinged security clasp. Baroque pearls became fashionable in jewelry in the 1600s because of their irregular, elaborate shapes. Vermeer’s 17th c. “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” iconic painting showcases beautiful Baroque pearls. The Star of David has been a symbol of he Jewish religion since the Middle Ages. This particular antique amulet was handcrafted in Ethiopia. The lion is an ancient symbol of power and strength and relates to Jacob’s son, Judah.
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SKU: TAL-1088
Baroque Pearl Necklace Handmade Solid Silver Prayer Box Talisman with Telsums
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Hand knotted Baroque pearl necklace with handmade Ethiopian metal focal beads and old stunning handmade authentic kitab Tuareg Silver Gris Gris (talisman) hand engraved silver amulet. These pendants were worn typically by SW Saharan Tuareg men and women for good luck, protection from evil and for good health.