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Here you will find ancient and antique stone beads from the Himalayan regions and beyond. This may include rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, steatite, garnet, lapis lazuli, topaz, aquamarine, jade, green and blue chalcedony, ruby, amazonite and jet. We will also include some newly created gemstone beads that are of uncommon quality.
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Jade Tiger Pendant
Jade Double Tiger Pendant
Our Price: £300.00

A deep green jade pendant carved in the shape of two Tigers. There are suspension holes at the top and bottom to allow it to be strung and worn as a pendant. There does appear to be some age to this piece.

Origin: China
45 mm x 41 mm
31 grams
Condition: Very good
Antique Rock Crystal Cicada
Antique Chinese Rock Crystal Cicada Pendant - 19th C
Our Price: £295.00

A lovely looking hand carved rock crystal cicada pendant. Since ancient times the Chinese have regarded them as symbols of immortality and they were seen to give protection to the wearer after death. Jade cicadas were often placed on the tongue of the deceased before they were buried, thus ensuring a smooth journey to the next life. A small amber bead (8 mm) is also included.

Origin: China
19th C or earlier
36 mm x 21 mm
Condition: Very good with a small surface dig at the preforation.
Bow Shaped Stone Bead
Large Bow Shaped Stone Bead
Our Price: £295.00

A superb bow shaped stone bead of rare appearance and size. The bead has been crafted from stone (possibly chlorite schist) and displays a band of quartz. This bead is in perfect condition. It was originally purchased strung with ancient Pyu beads. This is the only example of a bow shaped bead made from this material that we have seen. It is therefore difficult to say whether it is genuinely ancient. Large bow shaped agate beads have certainly been found in Burma and some may be well over 2000 years old. Whether this bead was originally from Burma or was traded from elsewhere is unknown. It is a very handsome one of a kind bead and would make a stunning focal bead on necklace.


55.40 mm x 22.40 mm
Condition: Excellent
Origin: South East Asia?
White Tara Statue - Jade
White Tara Statue - Jade
Our Price: £250.00

A lovely White Tara statue, carved from a single piece of vibrant jade. It is extremely hard to find hand carved stone statues of Tibetan deities, so this piece is very rare and collectible. It was specially commissioned and only a few pieces were ever made. This is one of only 2 pieces left.

Condition: Excellent
Material: Nephrite Jade
height 95 mm width 80 mm
Antique Jade Pendant with Carved Monkey
Antique Jade Pendant with Carved Monkey
Our Price: £200.00

A well carved translucent jade pendant displaying a bat at the apex and a longevity symbol in the centre that is flanked by flowers. It also has an additional hand carved monkey bead attached to the suspension hole at the top.

Origin: China
19th Century
54 mm x 49 mm
20 grams
Condition: Very good
Antique Jade Tooth Pendant
Antique Jade Tooth Pendant
Our Price: £200.00

A lovely antique Chinese jade or bowenite pendant carved in the shape of an animal tooth or claw.  The old mount tests to be at least 9 carat gold

34 mm x 23 mm
Origin: China, 19th/early 20th century
Condition: Very good
Mahakala - Dorje Bernagchen
HAND CARVED GARNET TWO ARMED MAHAKALA - DORJE BERNAGCHEN
Our Price: £200.00

An extremeply rare hand carved small stone garnet statue, depicting the protector Dorje Bernagchen or two armed Mahakala. Only a few of these pieces were created by special commission and this is the only one we will offer here. A perfect size for adding to a gau or personal practice support.  

35 mm x 35 mm
Material: Red Garnet
Ancient Lapis Lazuli Bead Strand
Ancient Lapis Lazuli Bead Strand
Our Price: £200.00

A lovely temporarily strung strand comprised of ancient lapis, ancient carnelian and ancient turquoise.

length of strand 20 inches
Condition: Very good with some weathering.
Western Asiatic
Age: 2000 years + or -
Ancient Amazonite Bead - 27 mm
Ancient Amazonite Bead - 27 mm
Our Price: £125.00

A fine looking ancient amazonite bead.

Western Asiatic or Africa
1000 years old +
27 mm x 20 mm
Condition: Excellent
Large Lapis Lazuli Slab
Large Lapis Lazuli Slab
Our Price: £108.00

A large vibrant polished slab of genuine Lapis Lazuli.

approx 6.25 inches x 3.25 inches x 1.25 inches
886 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Afghanistan
Ancient Rock Crystal Bead
Ancient Rock Crystal Bead
Our Price: £85.00

An ancient rock crystal bead with a wonderful shape.

400 BCE to 600 CE
bead size 42 mm x 15 mm
Western Asiatic
Condition: Good with a small end chip to one end.
Three Mawsitsit Beads - 13 mm
Three Mawsitsit Beads - 13 mm
Our Price: £60.00

A lovely looking matched group of three highly sought after Mawsitsit beads. They display a deep vivid green colour.

13 mm
55 Carats
Condition: Very good
Origin: Burma
Ancient Stone Bead
Ancient Stone Bead
Our Price: £48.00

A lovely looking ancient stone bead with a natural band of earthy red.

16 mm x 17 mm
depth = 6 mm
Condition: Very good
Origin: Afghanistan
2000 BCE to 1000 BCE + or -
Carved Jade Pebble
Carved Jade Pebble
Our Price: £45.00

A jade stone pebble carved with two fruit bats.

51 mm x 40 mm
80 grams
Origin: China
Condition: Very good
Jade Buddha Bead
Jade Buddha Bead
Our Price: £45.00

A rare nephrite jade bead displaying a hand carved Buddha.

approx 16 mm x 12 mm
20 cts
Ancient Rock Crystal Bead
Ancient Rock Crystal Bead
Our Price: £25.00

An ancient rock crystal bead.

400 BCE to 600 CE
bead size 21 mm x 13 mm
Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Very good
Ancient Rock Crystal Bead
Ancient Rock Crystal Bead
Our Price: £25.00

An ancient rock crystal bead.

400 BCE to 600 CE
bead size 24 mm x 11 mm
Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Very good
Ancient Schist Bead with a Band of Quartz
Ancient Schist Bead with a Band of Quartz

SOLD!

A dark opaque ancient schist bead with a single band of quartz. Very similar in appearance to ancient Suleimani beads or Bhaisajyaguru dZi. A very nice example!

Condition: Excellent
Western Asiatic
2000 years old + or -
16 mm
A Mixed Strand of Ancient Beads
A mixed strand of Ancient Carnelians, Agate, Rock Crystal & Jasper

SOLD!

A strand of 50 mixed ancient beads that include: banded agates, carnelians, jasper, rock crystal, garnet, lapis, glass and shell. Beads are mostly in very good condition and were sourced altogether. Several display damage and strong weathering. This is a good selection for other bead projects or necklace design. It works out at only £3.60 per bead!

Temporarily strung.
Length of strand 16 inches
largest bead (jasper) 22 mm x 11 mm
Origin: Pakistan
Average Age: 2000 years + or -
HAND CARVED LAPIS LAZULI BUDDHA
RARE HAND CARVED LAPIS LAZULI MEDICINE BUDDHA

SOLD!

An incredibly rare hand carved lapis lazuli Medicine Buddha. In his right hand he holds the healing Myrobalan plant.  This is a one off piece and was carved by a master stone carver in Nepal. It is without doubt the finest lapis carving of Sangye Menla we have ever seen.

Hand carved in Nepal.
Material: Natural Lapis Lazuli
height approx 4.5 inches
Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Lapis Lazuli Necklace

SOLD!

A lovely necklace comprised of oval disc shaped lapis lazuli beads.

diameter of each bead approx 17 mm
length of necklace approx 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Afghanistan
Sapphire Buddha Bead
Sapphire Buddha Bead

SOLD!

A beautiful sapphire bead displaying a hand carved Buddha.

15 mm x 11 mm
20 cts
Ruby Buddha Bead
Ruby Buddha Bead

SOLD!

A rare ruby bead displaying a hand carved Buddha.

approx 18 mm x 12 mm
25 cts
Rare Ruby Bead with Buddha Carving
Rare Sapphire Bead with Buddha Carving

SOLD!

A rare genuine sapphire bead that has been hand carved to display a Buddha on both sides.

Condition: Excellent.  No breaks or repairs.
approx 15 mm x 11 mm
The perforation is 1.5 mm
10 ct
Rare Ruby Bead with Buddha Carving
Rare Ruby Bead with Buddha Carving

SOLD!

A rare genuine ruby bead that has been hand carved to display a Buddha on three sides.

Condition: Excellent.  No breaks or repairs.
approx 25 mm x 18 mm
The perforation is 1.5 mm
20 ct
Rare Ruby Bead with Buddha Carving
Rare Ruby Bead with Buddha Carving

SOLD!

A rare genuine ruby bead that has been hand carved to display a Buddha on three sides.

Condition: Excellent.  No breaks or repairs.
approx 25 mm x 18 mm
The perforation is 1.5 mm
60 ct
Rare Ruby Bead with Buddha Carving
Rare Ruby Bead with Buddha Carving

SOLD!

A rare genuine ruby bead that has been hand carved to display a Buddha on three sides.

Condition: Excellent.  No breaks or repairs.
approx 22 mm x 12 mm
The perforation is 1.5 mm
17.5 ct
Crystal Skull Bead
Crystal Skull Bead

SOLD!

A genuine clear quartz crystal skull bead of rare quality.

Bead size
27.73 mm length
20 mm width
24.59 mm height
HAND CARVED LAPIS LAZULI BUDDHA
HAND CARVED LAPIS LAZULI BUDDHA

SOLD!

A very finely carved lapis Buddha statue. It is extremely difficult to carve stone in this size with so much detail. It could be kept in a large gau or placed on your shrine. This is a small statue for those who appreciate art in miniature.

Hand carved in Nepal.
Material: Natural Lapis Lazuli
height approx 2.5 inches
Shiva Lingam Stone
Shiva Lingam Stone

SOLD!

A large natural Narmadeshwar stone Shiva Lingam with red iron inclusions.

96.69 mm x 50.22 mm

Condition: Excellent
Origin: India, Narmada River
Green Tara - Nephrite Jade
Rare Green Tara - Nephrite Jade

SOLD OUT!

A super rare Green Tara statue that has been hand carved from nephrite jade. The stone is a vibrant translucent green. The statue is a replica of a known antique statue that belonged to the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. Each piece is very well carved and they have been cherry picked for their quality.  Each piece depicts the female Buddha sitting on a double lotus base. Her right palm is in the mudra of supreme generosity.  We feel they are perfect for a small shrine or gau. She also makes a perfect travel companion. Only a small amount of these statues were made and they will not be repeated.

Nephrite Jade
height approx 52 mm
width approx 30 mm
depth approx 23 mm
Ancient Double Stripe Stone Bead
Ancient Double Stripe Stone Bead

SOLD!

A great looking convex rectangular bead with two bands of quartz.

24 mm x 15.65 mm
Condition: Very good
Origin: Afghanistan
2000 BCE to 1000 BCE + or -