A delicate bracelet made of lapis lazuli and turquoise blue chevron beads, blood red white hearts, and sterling Silver.

A delicate bracelet made of lapis, turquoise chevron beads, blood red white hearts, and Karen Silver. The very small abacus-shaped lapis beads came from Afghanistan. Since it is hand carved, the shape may be slightly distorted and the size may vary. It also tastes great! As you wear it, the oil from your skin will keep it dark, but it may become whitish as it dries. When storing or drying, we recommend applying a small amount of baby oil to your hands. (Lapis size: diameter 3mm) Chevron beads with turquoise green stripes. Chevron beads means "chevron" in English. (Roseta in Italian) It is an expensive and important bead that is also called the aristocracy of beads. This is one of the smaller chevron beads. Turquoise chevron beads like this are rare and hard to come by! ! The dark red beads are antique beads called White Hearts. They are called this because the core (heart) is white. These beads were made in Venice around the 19th or 20th century. This particular deep red color is called blood red, and is rare and highly sought after. Slightly larger squares, polyhedrons, square tubes, and very small beads, charms, and clasps are also made of Karen Silver. ◇Karen Silver ◇ This Silver is made by the hill tribes living in Burma. Each piece is handmade and is said to be extremely pure. This bracelet is perfect for layering with Silver accessories. size Length: approx. 18.5cm (straight) Inner diameter is approximately 17.5cm Materials: lapis lazuli, glass, Karen Silver, wire