Chank & Conus Shell Charm Necklace w/Islamic Period Bead (NEW!)

Islamic Period Glass Bead, Sacred Chank Shell and Mauritanian Carved Conus Shell Beads are strung together with 14kt gold wire and leather to make this piece worthy of shelf space in any natural history or cultural museum. It's simply beautiful. The beads are "A" quality. Conus shell beads are hand carved, and typically worn my Mauritanian women in the hair or in necklaces. Chank shell, also called the Indian Conch, is a large gastropod shell found along the coast of India and Pakistan. This shell is sometimes referred to as Sacred Chank because of its importance to both the Hindu and Buddhists. The use of chank shell dates back 4000 years. Brass African wedding bands frame the Islamic period bead beautifully, and the leather tie is supple and rests comfortably on the neck. Additional information on many of the beads is available in R.K. Liu's "Collectible Beads".