This necklace is strung up with graduated antique round beads combined with 18 k gold spacers. The dark green of bloodstone is spotted with red, due to the presence of iron oxides. It is widely used in decorative carvings and Roman cameos. In the Middle Ages bloodstones was believed to have special powers, as the red spots were thought to be the blood of Christ. 

This is a rare an unusual antique gold (16 -18k) pendant simulating tiger's claw. It is decorated with wire work and granular gold balls wrapped around the interior which is made of wood. The stained-gold (orange) is characteristic of Indonesian jewellery. Tiger-claw amulets derived from India and are considered to be very potent. They are believed to impart to the wearer the prodigious qualities of the animal. The necklace consist of three rows of hand-cut contemporary turquoise beads and are separated into sections by four Hindu Javanese gold tubes (200-700AD). The closure is made of 18k gold clasp.

This necklace is composed of thirty two oblate-shaped Indo-Pacific blue glass beads interspersed with four star-shaped silver gilded beads from Sumatra, Indonesia. These beads found in Jawa were produced in India and Southeast-Asia since 250BC-1300AD. The necklace is terminated with a bead and loop closure.

Chevron beads has been more popular than any other beads. First invented by the Venetians in the 16th century, these beads are still in production today. The Dutch also manufactured chevron beads throughout the 17th century.

Chevrons are drawn-glass bead formed by forcing or blowing multiple-layered glass into a tapered corrugated mold, hence creating points on its outer surface. This process is then repeated by covering more glass layers of various colors. Finally stripes are applied to the surface and while the glass is still soft, it is then drawn into a cane of six feet long, cooled and finally sectioned into beads. They are then ground to produce a more finished product.

This necklace terminates with a bead and loop closure.

This is a Tibetan Buddhist rosary comprising 108 bodhi beads made from the seeds of ( Ficus religiosa) , a sacred tree of the followers. It is divided into sections of amber, coral and turquoise beads. Although the number, arrangement and materials of prayer beads are different from each religion, symbolic associations are linked with flowers, gardens and prayer beads. In Tibet and India, the Sanskrit word japamala means " rose chaplet, " assuming that the beads were made from rolled petals of rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus).

During the Roman period rose flower was symbolic of beauty and perfection. " Rosary " is derived from rosarium " rose garden."

 They are 150 beads in a Roman Catholic rosary. The muslim rosary has 99 beads.

I strung up this necklace of tourmaline, pearls, labradorite and carnelian stones over a fair period of time with much anxiety and expectation of its outcome. Each piece of loose bead is wired together into 24 equal parts before I put them together on two lines to turn it into a fairly broad necklace. The two silver triangular shaped pieces are components of an antique necklace from Rajasthan.

Length: 38cm

Two lines of tiger's eye necklace with antique silver spacers.

Length: 41cm

I strung this piece up with very strong nylon thread.The sterling silver spacers; 92.4 percentage of silver are inlaid with coral and turquoise and are hand crafted in Kathmandu Nepal.

Length; 42cm

A supple single strand of fresh water black pearl strung up with silver spacers and beads. The material holding the strand together is made of steel wire.

Length; 41cm

Two lines of smokey quartz with tiny emerald stones necklace strung up with 18 k gold spacers and clasp.

Length; 42cm

Three rows of old mediterranean coral beads strung up with contemporary lapis lazuli beads interspersed with silver or brass spacers with inlay of the same elements.This necklace has a button and loop closure that is made of strong supple nylon string.

Length; 42cm

Six strands of coral necklace interspersed with garnet and 18 k gold.The gold pendant is a replica of a component of an antique Uzbek jewelry. It is inlaid with turquoise beads.

Length; 44cm

Five lines of multi color and shape hand wound glass bead. Due to its age, the wear and tear of the beads feel smooth and cool around the neck. They come from different parts of the world and from different eras. The two spacers are designed by myself and are made of18 carat gold.

Length; 41cm

This necklace comprised of15 strands of 17th century European glass beads.These are the beads used in Nagaland, north east frontier of India. I restrung it from a torn Naga head ornament.

Length; 42cm

This necklace comprised of an antique gold pendant depicting Shiva from Rajasthan India. It has 6 strands of contemporary hand made malachite beads and some ancient orange beads. The combination of these 3 colors reflects an earthly look.

Length; 48cm

I converted this anklet into an impressive necklace by adding silver beads to the finials. It sits nicely on the neck and no one would have guessed it.

Diameter: 43cm

This necklace is strung up with multi color glass beads, semi precious stones and 11"Tuareg" motifs gold pieces that are made of 18 carat gold. It terminates with an 18 carat clasp. Tuaregs are haughty camel herders who are also known as 'Blue men of the desert'. Their reputation derived from the veils and robes of deep indigo cloth they are wearing. Desert indigo being costly indicates wealth. The dyes are beaten and not soaked into the cloth due to scarcity of water.The dye easily rubs off and permeates the skin.Their camels are used in their trans-Saharan caravans transporting goods to the mediterranean, Europe and Arabia.

Diameter: 43 cm

Two rows of tiger's eye necklace. The silver pendant is from the Central Asia.

Diameter: 43cm

Five rows of tiny hand cut lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite and serpentine bead necklace with minute brass spacers.The antique brass chest ornament depicting 3 heads are associated with headhunting.

Diameter: 54cm

A string of bone whorls with punched circular and geometric patterns.These beadlike tools are used for spinning wool into thread. They fit over a hand held spindle that spins the thread into a bundle.

Diameter: 1-3 cm per whorl

Length: 68cm

A string of bone whorls with punched circular and geometric patterns.These beadlike tools are used for spinning wool into thread. They fit over a hand held spindle that spins the thread into a bundle.

Diameter: 1-3 cm per whorl

Length: 62 cm

A string of bone whorls with punched circular and geometric patterns.These beadlike tools are used for spinning wool into thread. They fit over a hand held spindle that spins the thread into a bundle.

Diameter: 1-3 cm per whorl

Length: 60 cm

A string of bone whorls with punched circular and geometric patterns.These beadlike tools are used for spinning wool into thread. They fit over a hand held spindle that spins the thread into a bundle.

Diameter: 1-3 cm per whorl

Length: 52cm

Spindle whorl that is made of shapely stone. A spindle is created by inserting a dowel rod through a spindle hole. Raw fibers of plants or animals 'wool' are attached to the spindle that is made to rotate in either direction as it collects thread on top of the whorl. This ancient technique is created before the year 1200 AD.

Diameter: 1.5-3 cm per whorl

Length: 64 cm