From the untamed forests and jungles of North East India come a mesmerising wealth of bold works of jewellers art that exemplify the strength of the proud tribal warriors who inhabit these wild border states.The intuitive flair of their jewellery transcends continents and time to present us with huge and exotic pieces that tap right into modern tribal trends. Stand out with this one-off explosion of exotic exhuberance that states its style and yours unquestionably.

Tribal women in Rajasthan take their jewellery seriously. Two dramatic pendants swing from the ribbed neck-piece, which fastens at the front. Sometimes it is the repairs that give jewellery its extra charm. This one has been lovingly repaired (with a small section of wire on the right pendant) which gives it a history and personality that make it a gorgeous and unique piece of Banjara gypsy jewellery. (No silver content)

A combination of the rare and the irresistable, this chic silver with glass over golden foil necklace comes from Lucknow, seat of Emporers since the middle ages. Each of the stones have a small red dot that signifies being blessed and therefore able to ward off ill fortune and bad spirits. In India jewellery has never been simply beautiful adornment. In this case it is a powerful talisman as well.

Worn by the women of the Lambadi tribe signifying their marriage and respectability as an adult housholder. This gorgeously strong adornment is a really special find and a testament to the skills and sensitivity of the rural silversmith who created it. The coiled wire detailing is particularly fine and adds a delicate touch to a bold statement neck piece(Low Silver Content)

Buying antique jewellery gives you a sense of individuality, and the reassurance that you'll never encounter someone else wearing the same! This beautiful original is a certified one-off from a remote area of Afghanistan. Bold and substantial, it chimes perfectly with the current tribal trend. The stunning detail has been worked by hand on heavy silver. Others may imitate it, but this is the original. Make it yours.

If you're serious about your jewellery collection, and being here, you probably are, then you've seen dozens of necklaces, hundreds of charms, and thousands of precious stones. But none as unique as this. This glamorous torque was, we think, designed for a bride on her wedding day (circa 1920). Each etched, plain or crystal coin carries a clutch of charmed silver hearts, contributing gentle sound and movement to the necklaces appeal. The red, green and blue glass stones were made individually. If it's your moment for a spectacular statement piece, this should fit the bill..

Introduce a seductive element to your look by incorporating an exquisite vintage silver and glass choker unearthed during exotic adventures in India. Each glass stone is backed by foil and contains a red dot representing protective blessings and spiritual awakening. The layered frill of silver chains and beads add to the soft feminine effect that makes this rare adornment so desirable.

Add a touch of bohemian flair with this easy to wear pendant. Worn long on silk , leather or chain it is perfect for running around town or a chic evening out. Beautiful women have always worn talismens - either to protect them, or to bring them their desires. This eye-catching pendant is the latter. Fish are an ancient symbol of prosperity and abundance and flowers of beauty. Invoke love and positivity into your life as well as your look when you shine in this powerful and unique charm.

Update your look with a truly spectacular showstopper of a necklace that personifies the exotic glamour of the East. This much loved adornment is missing a green element but it has been subtly repaired and we had to be shown it to notice. The chain is not the original but a gorgeous antique silver one from South India with a delightful dangle at the end. Despite these anomolies or perhaps because of them, this necklace is all the more covetable and can be worn long or short as is your pleasure. Prepare for envious stares!

Once in a while we come across a piece of jewellery that makes our hearts beat faster and this is one of those. Even the chain is an intricate masterpiece of the silversmiths work. The set glass stones and flowing dangles capture the essence of the warm hearted Himalayan women who adorn themselves with such pieces.This almost-otherworldly adornment is simultaneously traditional and supremely contemporary. Textural chased detailing adds a three dimensional edge that enhances the shape and draws in the eye.

There is something about an unclasped torque - like an unfinished love affair - that will appeal to the romantic in you. This beautiful silver example of an Indian torque sweeps gently around the neckline, stopping short of full circle. Originally designed for a beautiful women from one of the nomadic tribes of Gujarat, the elegant immovable form and its skillfully detailed stampwork make this a neckpiece that lingers in the memory.

Amulets are made to protect and enhance the person who it adorns. In this case the peacocks surrounded by flowers symbolise joy, beauty and love, bringing romantic harmony to the life of the wearer. A tree growing between the birds expresses the hope of a family to be born from the relationship. The arrow-head plaque has been masterfully worked by hand from both sides and is fringed with ornamental bells.  The pendant is antique but the chain is vintage, around 30 years old. The chain itself is decorated with Italian coral and two beads of beautifully faceted Iranian turquoise. Also present are hand crafted silver spacing elements culminating in two exquisitely granulated beads adjoining the pendant. This deep dark patina of the silver takes a decade to produce naturally, so we leave it to you whether to polish any, some, or all of the gorgeous finish to reveal the bright silver below.

This rare ceremonial Ibuk or gorget forms part of a set of outstanding pieces of adornment worn by Tibetan Lamas during special festivals in the remote high altitude regions of Ladakh, India. Composed of a stunning array of turquoise, coloured agate, mother of pearl, red coral and sandalwood beads on a cotton ground, this spectacular neckpiece is a worthy addition to any collection, wardrobe or photoshoot. Headpieces from the set are shown on the Objects page.

We procured this torque from the young decendant of it's tribal Lamani owner. His great grandmother was a wild nomadic gypsy who wore this it as a sign unique of her tribe as well as an ornament to enhance her beauty. Completely hand crafted from a metal featuring stamping and chasing, wear causually to invoke your hidden wild side. 

A glamourous forhead pendant once worn by bride in India to symbolise the ancient celestial symbol of the moon. With a long history in painting and sculpture these hair pieces are also found on todays Bollywoods fashion runways adorning the modelling stars of the current era. Wear as a necklace and evoke a sophisticated touch of the East. Masterfully set with foil backed glass this pendant gleams with a warm gold colour in the light.  

It has long been a tradition in India for women of import to carry magical protective talismen usually taking the form of prayers on paper blessed by a holy person or place. Beautiful containers were made to carry these items close to the heart. This dramatic pendant exemplifies the silversmiths loving attention to detail. Elegantly decorated with engraved floral motifs and a glittering embossed central band, the pendant hides a masterfully disguised silver cylinder in which to keep a cherished charm. The silver snake chain is vintage, hand cast and constructed by an expert cratsman in Andhra Pradesh and is perfectly matched with the soft easy shape of the enchantingly embelished amulet carrier.

The Lingayats are followers of Lord Shiva and carry with them at all times a small container with a small stone Lingam that represents the very energy of the God himself. When meditating each day the Lingam is held on the palm of the hand and returned to the holder, to be worn around the neck thereafter. These amulet holders come in various shapes and sizes. Here we have a appealing oval example to which we have affixed a (925) silver chain from the same region. The Lingam is no longer present so you can choose a memory or charm of your own to wear inside. The original string tie marks form part of the patina and can be easily removed with polishing. A unique example of devotional jewellery combined with craftsmans style.

These beautifully constructed vessels contain the representation of the Lingayats deity who is Lord Shiva. There are still the original string marks on the silver where the treasured container was once worn close to the skin on the upper arm. Its sleek lines and natural shape mark it out as an object of refinement and harmony. The chain and clasp are newly added handmade 925 silver also from Karnataka. Carry inside your own talisman or memory, or simply wear alone for its smooth organic form and shine, a gorgeous object of tropical exotica.

Add a twist of tropical tribal chic with a beautiful gypsy coin necklace from the early 60s' Karnataka, India. Currency is a girls best friend so to make sure they always had some to hand, it was incorporated into their jewellery design. An eye-catching geometric pendant makes this necklace an ultra-special piece. No silver content.

Capture the spirit of the mystical Himalayas with a glamorous yet sophisticated necklace from the Tibetan culture of Ladakh in northern India. Studded with Tibetan turquoise and fringed with tiny silver bells, the chain of the necklace is a work of art in itself exhibiting skilful cutwork to create an appealing star design that symbolises the perfect state of meditation. With turquoise linked to physical health and silver related to purity, this necklace like so many pieces of Asian jewellery is not merely an item of eye-popping jewellery but a statement of ones intention of a pure healthy life and higher spiritual attainment. A rare and beautiful piece.

A beautiful interpretation of the jewellers creativity, this voluptuous vintage neck piece from the deep tropical south of India is both statement making and sophisticated. There is a gentle femininity in the chain dangles and bead glass beads that frame the heart-shaped pendant, itself fringed with tiny delicately formed bells. A rare and wonderful piece. No silver content. 

With statement necklaces all the rage at the moment, consider this vintage tribal necklace from Kashmir.. Foral motifs, beads and bells around a central pendant of red glass exhude a soft bohemian vibe perfect for summer or winter over a black top. Jazz up your wardrobe today! See FB page for lookbook.

The Double Vajra motif embossed and chased around a coral cabuchon is a powerful motif symbolising the absolute stability of the physical universe. Intricate and alluring the surface of this Tibetan Talismanic pendant is etched with floral forms and celestial clouds. Keep a special memory, or lucky charm close to your heart while enticing onlookers eyes toward enjoying this incredible piece of jewellery. The pendant comes without a chain leaving you the artistic license to dress it up as you like. Traditionally a piece like this wouls be worn with a beaded necklace of chunks of turquoise amber and coral with perhaps some freshwater pearls. The silver back is hinged, easy to open and closes solidly.

This spectacular amulet box known locally as a G'au was used to carry lucky, magical or blessed charms for good fortune in the rugged Shangri La of Tibet that exists at great altitude in the clouds of the vast Transhimalaya region. In Tibet turquoise has always been only surpassed by gold when it comes to value. Seen as a holy stone that protects against injury, promotes healing and diffuses negative energies, it is the stone most often selected for adornment in a land where the climate can become unimaginably tough during the winter months and every method of safety employed. Stones with good colour such as these, are considered living turquoise with life-giving properties. The background and sides are masterfully decorated with a mixture of filligree wirework scroll designs and repousse leaves adding a softness to the bold geometric shape of the container which is accesessed via a gilded silver back plate.

Make a chic statement with just one eye catching investment piece. Collectors of treasured objects cannot help but be wowed by this big and beautiful tribal necklace from the wilds of Afghanistan. Most likely commissioned as part of a wedding trousseau for a wealthy trading family to adorn their beautiful bride on her big day, this piece would have been kept aside just for special occasions or perhaps never worn again. Featuring an incredible display of ancient techniques such as filligree, engraving and embossing, this carefully crafted necklace breathes its stylistic heritage from the millenia old Silk Route across Central Asia.

A masterpiece of the ancient jewellers art of repousse and chasing this Karnik pendant represents a form of the Goddess Durga, the female principle of the universe and the source of all female Godesses in Hinduism. In this form she is a protective Goddess, who can perform miricles by healing the sick and protecting devotees from physical harm. Beautifully rendered in soft floral forms and crenellated edging, this solid silver pendant (80%+) shines with wisdom and artistic prowess.

In the part of once Western Tibet that now extends into India there still live Tibetan origin peoples who are now known as Ladakhis. in the remote high altitude valleys forming the border region of India and Chinese Tibet there still live tribal communities that wear traditional clothing and jewellery dating back millenia. This brooch would fasten the embroidered felt shawls necessary to abide in areas closed by winter for 8 months of the year. Featuring wire filigree, chasing and gorgeous turquoise, this spectacular antique brooch would make a stunning centrepiece to any necklace.

The Kullu Valley in the Indian Himalayas is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Here the ancient culture of devotion is still cental to rural life. In the high altitude pastures away from the trappings of modernity villagers wear talismans as symbols of their dedication to spiritual attainment and of love for their chosen deity. This devotional pendant would have been to Devi, the female principle, universal across all humanity this manifestation of reality is personified by the Goddess who has been respected and revered in all her forms throughout this region for thousands of years. The hearts surrounding the once central residence of the goddess show her gentle loving nature, making this not just an item of jewellery but a representation of the powerful loving energy found in womankind. 

An exquisite centrepiece to any necklace this Tibetan 'gau' is designed to carry beneficial mantras or other luck fulfilling charms within to benefit the wearer. the four wings represent chortans or stupas that serve as inspiration for the wearers spiritual journey. Featuring masterful filligree work in floral designs, the central panel has been gilded with a turquoise placed at its centre to offer protection and healing while the much beloved coral symbolises the strength necessary to reach ones goals.