Blue African Trade Bead and Lapis Bracelet french This spectacular piece displays Thapa's

This spectacular piece displays Thapa's mastery of the 14th - 16th century Newar Design style through its rich color palette

You choose the occasion to make a splash

the Buddha is painting in rich blue lapis lazuli and the gold ornaments

as is the green turquoise

this necklace is a striking and original one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry

Blue African Trade Bead and Lapis Bracelet french This spectacular piece displays Thapa'sThis striking bracelet is highlighted by an antique African Trade Bead. These 19th century beads were handmade in Murano, the tiny island next to Venice, Italy, and traded with Africa. So important was this glass bead making to Venice's prosperity that the master glass blowers were treated as royalty but were not allowed to leave the island state. The bracelet is completed with bright blue Afghani lapis. This one of a kind bracelet carries a long