Ancient glass beads Sri LankaThis wonderful strand of ancient glass beads originated from the gem gravels of southern and eastern Sri Lanka . Locally known as Mukaru which means treasures of the ancients these beads are only occasionally found by gemstone miners . local folk law believes they were offerings to the spirits for luck in mining and were thrown in to old mines . We purchased these beads in the gem markets of Ratnapura and Okymputiyah whilst working in Sri Lanka

Large Oval Dendrite set in solid Sterling Silver

Wear this simple and beautiful design on a necklace or as a charm

Beautiful blue glass beads from Sumba Island

The other 2 stones are Star Spinels which we purchased in Sri Lanka in 2000

Drop 35 mm

rhizomes and nicely agatised pyrite spots

8cm (long) x 2

Burmese jadeite carving of a sacred mushroom of longevity and a dragon

Stone 20 x 15 mm Drop 32mm

50 grams 4

The egg cowrie is common throughout the Indo-Pacific region and is extensively used as adornment

They have an awesome patina with an hexagonal base