A delicate necklace featuring a vintage Indian metal top, jet and multi-colored blue seed beads, ancient agate, Shan tribe carnelian, and old Orissa brass.

This is a delicate necklace strung with a vintage Indian metal top, jet and multi-colored blue seed beads, ancient agate, Shan tribe carnelian, and old Orissa brass. The metal part used for the top piece is from India. While the exact era is unknown, it is from a vintage period or earlier. You can enjoy the wear and character that only old metal possesses! (Metal part dimensions: 2.7cm height, 1.8cm width) The bell-like charm next to the top is a piece from the Kuchi tribe of Afghanistan. It was once part of decorative items and is an old piece. Accented with ancient agate featuring white and burnt brown stripes. These were excavated in the Indus River basin, including Pakistan and India, and are approximately 2000 years old. Despite their small size, they are charming and display beautiful striped patterns. The oval orange beads are carnelian used by the Shan tribe (Myanmar). While the exact era is unknown, they are vintage pieces over 50 years old. These are small carnelian beads with beautiful striations. (Vintage carnelian dimensions: 1cm height, 0.6cm diameter) The indigo blue and emerald blue beads are antique beads known as Indo-Pacific beads. The origin of Indo-Pacific beads is said to date back to the 2nd century BCE. These particular beads are excavated items from Indonesia, dating back to around the 10th century – over 1000 years old! The jet-black beads are antique Venetian beads (19th-20th century). Each bead has a unique shape and size, offering a distinct charm. The golden beads and the anchor-like charm next to the ancient agate are old Orissa brass. These are old and rare beads from the state of Orissa in India. The charm on the clasp is also an old brass piece from India. The clasp and the ring section's beads are Karen silver. Each tiny Karen silver bead on the clasp is individually stamped! It's hard to fathom that each one is hand-engraved... ◇ Karen Silver ◇ This is silver crafted by the mountain tribes living in Thailand and Burma. Each piece is handmade, and it is said to have very high purity. Strung with waxed cord, it may feel slightly stiff at first but will become supple with wear. This necklace captivates with its delicate yet substantial presence. Size Length: Approximately 43.2cm (when laid straight) Materials: Vintage Indian metal, ancient agate, Shan tribe carnelian, glass, Karen silver, old Orissa brass, mixed metal, waxed cord