I've been inspired by ancient pre-Columbian gold since my days in Peru in the early 1980s and was excited to recently discover a source of high quality reproductions. Crystal and carnelian were used in ancient Columbia, and jade was highly valued throughout Central America.
Here I've combined a gold plated museum quality reproduction of a pre-Columbian gold ornament (1 inch wide) with matte or semi-matte finish serpentine, carnelian, rock crystal and a matte gold chain. 17 inches long
Designer: Penelope Diamanti
All my work is strung on soft flexible cable wire. I prefer the Flex-Rite brand.
For more info about beads I use see the Gemstone Beads section of this website
Just like in the Beadazzled stores, I hope you'll shop, but I'm also offering my work as inspiration for your own designs.
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