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SKU: BO-1041
Antique Venetian Glass Trade Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Pendant Blue Moon Turquoise Cabochon
$1,475.00Overall Length: 17.25″
Antique Venetian glass bead necklace with artisan sterling silver crafted stunning pendant with large blue moon turquoise cabochon and handcrafted turquoise sterling silver clasp. Turquoise is an ancient beloved healing stone. It is the stone of wisdom and good fortune. -
SKU: BO-1042
Blue Chevron Necklace Sterling Silver Encased Lapis Lazuli Triangle Pendant
$695.00Overall Length: 16.5″
A striking blend of history and artistry, this necklace features vivid blue chevron trade beads, their layered starburst patterns evoking centuries of global exchange. At its center hangs a bold lapis lazuli pendant, its rich ultramarine depth framed in handcrafted sterling silver, symbolizing wisdom and royalty. The piece is finished with a warm, handmade carnelian clasp, adding a touch of earthy contrast and grounding energy. Together, these elements create a powerful statement of cultural heritage, protection, and elegance. -
SKU: BO-1038
Antique Lapis Lazuli Saucer Necklace Large Sterling and Lapis Lazuli Pendant
$1,550.00Overall Length: 17.75″
Hand knotted, hand made lapis lazuli gemstone saucer bead necklace with stunning large sterling silver encased lapis lazuli gemstone pendant, artisan sterling silver focal beads and clasp. Ancient lapis lazuli gemstone was and is revered in most cultures from ancient Egyptian to Greek, Roman to European. Lapis lazuli is primarily mined in Afghanistan and has been for centuries. Egyptians viewed lapis as more valued than gold because of its perceived protective qualities. Did you know that Renaissance painters like, Michelangelo, Titian, Vermeer used ground lapis together with oils to make their beautiful ultramarine blues?
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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. -
SKU: ELE-1049
Handmade Metal Bead Necklace Turquoise Pendant
$975.00Overall Length: 19.75″
Hand knotted handmade mixed metal bead necklace with stunning bicone focal beads, turquoise carved pendant set in silver and brass and a sterling silver artisan hinged security clasp. Historically turquoise is the gemstone of protection, healing, wisdom and communication. -
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: 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: ELE-1046
Handmade Mixed Metal Bead Necklace Angelite Gemstone Pendant
$825.00Overall Length: 21.25″
Gorgeous handmade metal bead necklace with a sterling encased angelite gemstone pendant. Interesting Angelite is believed to help the wearer heal past mistakes as it cleanses negative energy making way for positive energy to take hold. -
SKU: TAL-1098
Antique Venetian Trade Bead Necklace Sterling Berber Amulet
$1,145.00Overall Length: 16.75″
Stunning 200+ year old antique Venetian trade bead necklace with handmade Ethiopian focal beads, handcrafted high grade silver amulet by a Berber silversmith with Arabic script reading “Allah is the one”. Venetian trade beads crafted by the Murano glass guilds began in the 14th century and were in great demand across the African trade routes. -
SKU: GEM-2016
Double Strand African Jade Necklace Imperial Jade Pendant
$965.00Overall Length: 17.5″ – 16.75″
Hand knotted double strand African jade bead necklace with a lovely sterling silver encased nephrite jade pendant and black agate artisan clasp. African jade is actually a type of garnet that originates from South Africa and is highly valued for its stunning green color. Historically African jade is known for promoting peace, prosperity and abundance. Sacred ancient jade is the master soother, creating calm and confidence for those who possess it. -
SKU: ELE-1044
Silver Coptic Cross with Unusual Handmade Beads
$745.00Overall Length: 17.25″
Handknotted white metal beads were handmade in Ethiopia in a very unique design. These beads compliments the stunning 100 year old Coptic cross made from a Maria Theresa thaler (coin). Maria Theresa was the Empress of the Austrian Hapsburg Empire and she created a highly regarded coin currency that was used in trade. Because of its difficulty in getting and its high silver content, Ethiopians often melted down a Maria Theresa coin to craft into the iconic Coptic cross. -
SKU: ELE-1043
White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Handmade Silver Filigree Pendant
$925.00Overall Length: 17.5″
Lovely centuries’ old Ethiopian traditional silversmith’s filigree technique using high grade silver in this delicate hinged pendant. White freshwater pearls with lovely little handmade focal beads and an artisan sterling silver clasp. Thin silver wires are coiled into shapes and unique styles in this skilled jewelry making method. These unique pendants were used for symbols of status and heritage. The companion bracelet is in our Bracelet Collection BRA-1099. -
SKU: GEM-2014
Moonstone Necklace Silver Encased Moonstone Pendant
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
This ethereal, luscious, milky, hand knotted moonstone gemstone necklace has a stunning large moonstone pendant encased in sterling silver and an artisan smoky quartz sterling silver clasp. Resembling moonlight, hence its name, mystical moonstone is the June birthstone. Moonstone, historically, is thought to calm stress and enhance peacefulness, much like looking at the moon at night. It is the gemstone of love, bringing harmony to relationships. -
SKU: WL-1021-2
Burmese Imperial Jade Necklace Sterling Silver Encased Bone Turtle with Peridot Gemstone
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Charming hand-carved sterling silver backed bone turtle pendant with peridot cabochon on a necklace of hand-knotted imperial jade necklace with a handmade sterling silver clasp. The turtle, the ancient and most admired animal on earth, is symbolic of the Journey of Life. Steadfast, the ability to survive against all odds with perseverance, the turtle is an ancient symbol of wisdom. The August birthstone, peridot relates to the heart chakra bringing love, compassion, and affection to those who possess it. Slow and steady does it! Sacred jade has ancient importance for its properties of increasing prosperity, abundance and longevity. -
SKU: SC-1066
Tibetan Dzi Agate Necklace with Century Old Conus Shell Pendant
$895.00Overall Length: 16.5″
Interesting hand knotted Tibetan Dzi agate double strand necklace with 100 year old conus shell from Papua New Guinea. Sacred Dzi Agate is highly valued in Tibet for it’s protective, spiritual, healing and energy balancing properties. The conus shell was formerly used as currency in Papua New Guinea where shell money is the official currency. -
SKU: GEM-2012
Amethyst Gemstone Necklace and Amethyst Pendant
$995.00Overall Length: 17.25″
Hand knotted amethyst bead necklace with a stunning amethyst cabochon pendant set in sterling silver and artisan made sterling silver shell clasp. Highly revered amethyst was used in ancient cultures as a healer of ailments and became a symbol of royalty due to its stunning rich color. It is the February birthstone. Note companion amethyst bracelet in our Bracelet Collection (BRA-1095). -
SKU: GEM-2010
Aquamarine Bead Necklace Aztec Lapis Gold Encased Pendant
$645.00Overall Length: 16.5″
Hand knotted pale blue aquamarine gemstone necklace with an unusual Aztec Lapis pendant. Actually a form of jasper gemstone, not lapis lazuli, Aztec lapis is reminiscent of the deep blues in the art of the Aztec culture, hence its name. -
SKU: TC-1033
Handmade Burnt Bone Bead Necklace Carved Soochow Tribal Jade Pendant
$895.00Overall Length: 18″
Stunning Soochow carved tribal jade pendant with handmade burnt bone bead necklace hand knotted with contrast thread. Ancient Soochow (now named Suzhou) city in Eastern China is revered for its great scenic beauty of gardens, lakes, rivers. Soochow “jade” actually is serpentine and specific to the Soochow region of China. Like all serpentine gemstone, this is valued as it promotes clarity of thought for those who possess it. -
SKU: GEM-2009
Rose Quartz Necklace Sterling Silver Encased Rose Quartz Pendant
$945.00Overall Length: 16.5″
Hand knotted rose quartz bead necklace, sterling silver focal beads and clasp, and lovely sterling silver encased rose quartz pendant. Prized for its soft pink color, rose quartz has been revered since ancient cultures for its perceived ability to enhance feelings of love and emotional healing. It is often used in meditation to obtain a sense of calm. It is the stone of harmony. -
SKU: GEM-2007
Three In One Moonstone Bead Necklace Moonstone Pendant
$1,250.00Overall Lengths: 18.25″ and 16.25″
This ethereal, luscious, milky, hand knotted moonstone gemstone necklace actually is created as three necklaces in one with a stunning large moonstone pendant on one and sterling silver clasps on both. It can be worn as a moonstone bead choker, a moonstone single strand necklace with a gorgeous moonstone pendant or worn together! Resembling moonlight, hence its name, mystical moonstone is the June birthstone. Moonstone’s energetic quality, historically, is thought to calm stress and enhance peacefulness, much like looking at the moon at night. It is known as the gemstone of love, bringing harmony to relationships. -
SKU: GEM-2005
Two Strand Moonstone Bead Necklace with Angelite Gemstone Pendant
$955.00Overall Lengths: 18.5″ and 17″
Two hand knotted celestial milky moonstone bead necklaces that can be worn together or separately. The larger of the two has a silver encased angelite gemstone pendant. Both have artisan handmade Raku focal beads from England and sterling silver clasps. Luscious moonstone is thought to have come from moonbeams. It promotes self introspection and calm for those who possess it. Discovered in Peru in the recent 1980s, lovely angelite gemstone is symbolic of tranquility, peace, clarity and calm. This necklace is three necklaces in one! -
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: TAL-1092
Ethiopian Star of David and Christian Cross Talisman on Baroque Pearl Necklace
$995.00Overall Length: 16.5″
Hand knotted Baroque and handmade white metal bead necklace with handmade Ethiopian Star of David Talisman. The unique talisman has both the Judaic Star of David and the Christian cross paying respect to the fusion of ancient Judaism with Christianity in cultural harmony with both faiths. 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. -
SKU: ELE-1041
Egyptian Bedouin Zar Amulet and Handmade Ethiopian Bead Necklace
$945.00Overall Length: 17″
Egyptian tribal Bedouin Zar talisman with five bells on a handmade Ethiopian white metal bead necklace with a sterling silver hinged security clasp. The Arabic word “Zar” means “visitation”. The Zar amulet typically was worn by women in a ritual that is designed to encourage friendly spirits to visit and at the same time to protect the wearer from evil spirits. The white metal beads were handmade in Ethiopia in a unique design. -
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: 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. -
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: GEM-1084
Handmade Sea Glass Bead Necklace Repousse Encased Blue Moon Turquoise Pendant
$845.00Overall Length: 17″
Handmade turquoise sea glass bead necklace with handcrafted vintage metal focal beads and sterling silver encased blue moon turquoise repousse pendant. Turquoise balances the throat and is an ancient beloved healing stone. It is the stone of wisdom and good fortune. -
SKU: TAL-1045
Taureg Carnelian Sterling Silver Hinged Talisman Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
$895.00Overall Length: 19″
This elegant artisan oval carnelian (also called agate) gemstone and engraved hinged silver pendant was created by a Tuareg craftsman and worn by the Tuaregs of Niger and Mali region in the NW Saharan. Crafted to resemble the face of a goddess and her headdress, this craftsman’s especially beautiful amulets are valued particularly as quality symbols of purity and peace. The amulet, handmade sterling silver hand hammered beads handcrafted tiny, wrapped sterling focal beads all are held together by an artisan sterling clasp with a lovely garnet cabochon. According to African legend, the carnelian/agate stone is a talisman which protects the one who possesses it against malicious spirits or bad luck. Agate also is associated with the power of healing generating a sense of calm and self-control. Silver, a precious metal, is important as an essential base metal in Alchemy. Spiritually, silver is believed to increase psychic self-awareness and foster calm and personal balance.
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SKU: ELE-1037
Handmade Antique Sterling Silver Bead Necklace Antique Sterling Silver Openwork Hamsa Pendant
$795.00Overall Length:
Handmade antique sterling silver openwork Hamsa talisman with handmade sterling silver bead necklace held together by an artisan sterling silver hinged security clasp. The ancient Hamsa is an important symbol for many religions, most notably “The Hand of Miriam”, the sister of Moses, in Judaism. It is also known as the “Hand of Fatima”, the daughter of the prophet Mohammed in Islam and the “Hand of Mary” in Christianity. The Arabic word “Hamsa” symbolizes the evil eye in the number 5 (fingers). When the Hamsa is shown facing up, it is a symbol of protection from evil. When facing down, it is a symbol of abundance and welcome. The Hamsa also is a symbol of the chakras and five senses for Hindus and Buddhists.
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