Central Asian Silver and Lapiz Lazuli Animal Amulet Necklace

A necklace made with a Central Asian Turkuman silver and lapiz lazuli animal amulet. Old silver Turkuman and Khmer beads, Botswana agate and lemon quartz beads, Faceted recycled glass beads from Java and Ghana. Balinese style pewter beads from Greece, Mexican silver spacers and faceted and round lapiz lazuli from Java. (43 x 3 x 1) cm + Amulet)

Rita Seres is passionate about colour and how tones can enhance one another, creating an eclectic piece that is a one off, and unique. This is important for her, that there is only once piece, so each time she creates, there is a sense of wonderment, inspiration and pure creativity.

Beads have been given and worn for centuries as a symbol of healing and protection. Each necklace is individually designed with eclectic beads gathered on her travels far and wide. Many are unique or handmade, and some were originally traded in Africa for the desirable commodities of the day. Some of the places she has visited to collect these beautiful beads: Morocco, Czech Republic, India, Ghana, Java, Turkey and Afghanistan.