Bracelet with Green-Blue Beads, Ancient Crystal, Gold-Ruby White Heart, Old Orissa Brass, and Jet-Black Beads

This bracelet is crafted by connecting green-blue beads, ancient crystal, gold-ruby white heart beads, old Orissa brass, and jet-black beads. The green-blue beads are antique beads known as Indopacific beads. Their origins are said to date back to the 2nd century BC. These particular beads are excavated artifacts from Indonesia, dating back to around the 10th century – over 1000 years old! Small beads have also been added to the ring of the clasp. The perfectly round ancient crystal beads come from Pakistan, dating back to the Roman era, approximately 1500 years ago. While they bear marks of age, their profound character is enhanced by these imperfections. (Ancient crystal bead size: 0.5cm width, 0.6cm diameter) The red beads are antique beads called White Hearts, named for the white core visible at their center. These are from Venice, dating to the 19th-20th centuries. These specific ones are gold-ruby White Hearts, colored with gold, making them a rare find. The jet-black beads are also antique beads from Venice (19th-20th century). Each bead possesses a unique shape and size, contributing to their distinct charm. The golden beads are old Orissa brass, antique and rare beads from the Orissa state of India. The charm on the clasp is also an old brass component from India. The clasp, with its gently curved hook and ring, is adorned with Karen silver. Each small Karen silver bead is individually stamped! The thought of each being meticulously handcrafted is truly awe-inspiring... ◇Karen Silver◇ This silver is crafted by a hill tribe living in the Thailand-Burma region. Each piece is handmade, and the silver is said to have a very high purity. Connected with waxed cord, the bracelet may feel slightly stiff initially but will become supple with wear. Size: Approximately 18.8cm (when laid straight) Inner circumference: Approximately 17.3cm Materials: Ancient Crystal, Glass, Karen Silver, Old Orissa Brass, Waxed Cord