rare necklaces

This exquisitely detailed pendant necklace is from Made Wardika in Bali. The Buddha head pendant is carved by hand from cow bone and stained with tea to give it an aged, antique appearance. It centers a dark brown leather cord of adjustable length.

Made Wardika depicts a longhorn skull, dried white beneath the desert sun. Working in bone, he carves the pendant by hand and displays it on a long cord necklace of dark brown leather. Animals are a favorite theme for this Balinese artisan.

Sharing a loving embrace, the blazing sun and the glowing crescent moon are hand-carved of bone. Balinese artisan Made Wardika designs this pendant necklace, capturing the duo's faces with intricate detail. The pendant centers an adjustable leather cord that circles the neck.

Blossoming gracefully under the summer sky, this white rose pendant is sure to impress. Made Wardika of Bali presents this pendant carefully crafted from cow bone on a dark brown leather cord. This pendant necklace features a sliding knot allowing for adjustable length.

Bali artisans present this marvelously modern mixed-metal pendant necklace from the Pertiwi Collection. The original design features a textured brass pendant studded with bright sterling silver. The pendant is suspended from stainless steel cable cord with an invisible clasp.

.925 Sterling silver

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

The beautiful Bawang closes her eyes in meditation as her song of hope reaches the heavens and brings her riches. One of many of Bali's legendary characters, hers is a story of moral underpinnings as her destiny surprises her. Wayan Rendah hand-carves her visage from hibiscus wood to capture Bawang's ethereal origin with the wood's bicolor grain. Eloquently detailed, the mask features a bird pecking treasures on Bawang's head. A most vivid piece accompanied by mysticism to complement a personal collection.

A humble Bawang was envied by her sister Kesuna, who though rich, was full of lust and banished Bawang to the forest. Scared, Bawang began to pray for protection, her prayer akin to a bird's trill. Soon birds began to peck on her arms and neck leaving behind gold bracelets and necklaces. When Kesuna saw her sister's fate, she ran into the forest to seek protection, however instead of jewelry, she met only snakes and scorpions.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.