TIBETAN NECKLACE MADE OF RED CORAL AND SEMI PRECIOUS IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Overview: Handmade item Red Coral discs - natural coral always has slight imperfections Red Coral round beads Kolhapuri beads Metal spacers, bead caps and clasp Turquoise Howlite semi precious stone beads Lapis Lazuli semi precious stone beads The necklace is 64cm long and connects with a lobster clasp  7cm brass metal pendant symbolizing the sun.   Tibetan Jewellery   With a close up look one can see the marks of hard craftsmanship on the Tibetan silver and other components used in the jewellery.  It is completely different from typical western designs because there are no machines involved, everything is handmade.  Jewellery plays an important role in the culture of Nepal and Tibet.  It is a part of spirituality and everyday life.  It is said that wearing of jewellery is a way to connect closer to the gods.  Jewellery also has the properties of an amulet, bringing protection from evil spirits to the wearer. Some necklaces are quite heavy due to the weight of metal and gemstones. The most common stones used in Nepalese jewellery making are Turquoise, Coral and Lapis Lazuli. The very colour of these stones is thick with symbolism. Turquoise, for example, symbolizes the endless sky and the sea and it represents infinity and the limitless ascension of the mind. In Nepal jewellery is also worn for its healing properties, it is said that it brings a healing balance to the body and soul.