India's long history of jewellery making began with simple shell, tooth and stone necklaces and quickly blossomed into the skilled and varied craft still seen today.
Beginning with religious significance or as adornments for Royalty, ownership of jewellery opened up to the majority of people and it is very rare indeed to meet an Indian lady without at least a little jewellery.
These beautiful examples of decorative bead- and metal-work really make an impact.
Tibetan-style Lapis, Turquoise & Coral Necklace (2)
Entirely handmade from white metal alloy and reconstituted gemstones.
Very decorative and unusual choker-style ...
Tibetan-style Lapis, Turquoise & Coral Necklace (3)
Entirely handmade from white metal alloy and reconstituted gemstones.
Very decorative and unusual choker-style ...
Tibetan-style Lapis, Turquoise & Coral Necklace (4)
Entirely handmade from white metal alloy and reconstituted gemstones.
Very decorative and unusual choker-style ...
Tibetan-style Lapis, Turquoise & Coral Necklace (5)
Entirely handmade from white metal alloy and reconstituted gemstones.
Very decorative and unusual choker-style ...
Tibetan-style Turquoise & Coral Necklace
Entirely handmade from white metal alloy and reconstituted gemstones.
Very decorative and unusual choker-style necklace.
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Tibetan-style Turquoise & Coral Necklace (2)
Entirely handmade from white metal alloy and reconstituted gemstones.
Very decorative and unusual choker-style necklac...
Tibetan-style Turquoise & Coral Necklace (3)
Entirely handmade from white metal alloy and reconstituted gemstones.
Very decorative and unusual choker-style necklac...