Ancient Carnelian & Akoya Pearl Necklace

These exquisite 'etched' carnelian beads were a specialty of early Indus Valley civilisations. Adornment was popular in ancient times and craftsmen would go to great lengths to create the delicate designs found on these wonderful beads. Necklace with fine Japanese akoya beads, hanging 65cm, and the spectacular carnelian pendant bead drops 4cm from an exquisite 22kt gold double snake.