Dramatic Red Coral & Silver Necklace with Black Carved Jade Shell
SKU: 1717
£550.00 Regular Price
£500.00Sale Price
- Antique black nephrite jade carved conch shell (6 cm long), an emblem of communication because Buddha was said to have used one to spread his beliefs
- Bamboo coral, carved rough, and sliced cylinders
- Coral is a symbol of longevity and advancement
- Carved black lacquer beads with long life and double happiness characters
- Handmade Fairtrade hammered silver by the Karen hill tribes in Thailand, including the clasp
- Hand knotted silk/polyester cord using traditional Chinese button and flat knots
- It was originally a toggle because there are two holes at the back where a cord would be threaded through
- Carved bamboo coral melon bead, 9.5 mm
- Large bamboo coral bead at 26.5 mm 18.8mm
- Karen hill tribe silver beads
- Length 47cm (18 1/2") with 6cm (2 1/2") pendant drop
