African Trade Bead Necklace in Yellow & Carnelian by Christine Smalley. SOLD luscious colour This French Jet diamond shaped

This French Jet diamond shaped domed brooch which has the delicacy of Edwardian design was purchased as the last known stocks made by an elderly maker decades ago in the former Czechoslovakia

Designed by Kate Lawrence for the Breathing Colours bespoke range

Australian glass artist

semi precious gems and pearls

The range is designed to be worn as elegant lightweight statements

African Trade Bead Necklace in Yellow & Carnelian by Christine Smalley. SOLD luscious colour This French Jet diamond shapedThis colourful bold tribal style necklace has been strung with vintage and modern Czech glass beads, and Bohemian trade beads that are a traditional wedding gift among the Fulani tribes people of Mali. The yellow mixed glass beads are luminous, smooth, and with bold shades up to 100 years old and teamed with contemporary Czech glass drop carnelian beads which adds texture. Czech glass beads were traded with West Africa at the beginning of last century