NIAS II gold chain An artful composition that is

An artful composition that is as compelling as it is considered

used as for the extensive dowery and trade systems in the area

Each cognac-toned tourmaline is cut on both sides in the rose cut tradition — an antique faceting technique that allows light to travel through the stone from every angle

polished to a deep

NIAS II gold chain An artful composition that isEarly carved Papua New Guinean bone element artfully held in place with 22k gold conical sleeve with accents of fine seed pearl, hanging from a south sea pearl post. Carved bone elements such as these were often worn as ornamentation in tribal cultures of the Pacific rim region, the more ornate and more decorated the higher the status of the wearer within that particular society. In addition, these items were part of the intricate barter system for