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		1. Antique Tibetan Coral Necklace. Beautiful old Tibetan coral strung on silver wire. I bought this 15 years ago and haven't seen another genuine old undyed Tibetan coral necklace since then Two of the beads have silver plugs in them. The stones range in size from 1/2" (13 cm.) to 1/4" (6.5 cm.) The necklace is 26" (66 cm.) long. This is a beautiful piece. SOLD.
		2. Ancient Carnelian and Dzi Necklace. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. Etched carnelian and agate Bactrian beads, chung dzi beads and some banded agate. These beads were collected all along the Silk Road and thought to be supernatural in Tibet. Newly strung, 27 1/2" (70 cm.) long. The beads range from 1/4" (1/2 cm.) to 3/4" (2 cm). Some of the carnelian shows some corrosian as a result of age and, sometimes, extended burial. $1250.
		3. Ruby Amitayus Gau. A figure of Amitayus carved out of a single Burmese ruby, surrounded by emeralds and set in a sterling silver gau, washed with gold. The sides of the box are set with mother-of-pearl in the shape of mountains. This is an amazing, one-of-a-kind piece. The gau measures 2 1/2" wide by 3 3/4" high and 3/4" deep (6.3 cm. by 9.5 cm. by 1.9 cm. deep). The ruby itself is 1 3/4" (4.5 cm.) square. $2750.
		4. Tibetan Coral Saddle Ring. Heavy sterling silver with a coral stone, bought in the Bargor market in Lhasa but traditionally worn by the Khampas of eastern Tibet. Size 11 (although techncally the ring is adjustable but I'd let a jeweller do it if necessary); the face of the ring is 1 1/2" (4 cm.) high. $275.
		5. Antique Silver and Coral Gau. Tibet, high quality silver front, copper back. Used to carry magic charms and medicinal herbs, also used as a portable shrine. Width: 2 1/2" (6 cm.), height: 3" (7.6 cm.) thickness: 1 3/4". SOLD.
		6. Antique Brass Tribal Necklace. Orissa, India. Adjustable from 20" (51 cm.) to 28" (71 cm.) Small, individually cast pieces in solid brass, some very worn. $375.
		7. Round Silver and Brass Gau. Tibet, 19th century. The back and sides of the gau are brass; the face is silver, showing some nice wear. 2 1/2" (6.5 cm.) diameter, 1" deep. $225.
		8. Yogini Gau with Rubies and Emeralds. Sterling silver plated with gold, set with rubies, emeralds, sapphire, lapis lazuli, coral and turquoise. A dancing yogini, carved from coral and wearing sapphire earrings, holds a skull cup and kartika and a long staff. She is surrounded by jewels and filigree swirls. The gau opens to show a serene turquoise 4 armed Chenresig holding a coral between two hands, the others hold a rope and a lotus flower. He is seated on a lapis lotus throne. 3" (7.6 cm.) wide, 3" high. $750.
		9. Jewelled Tara and Manjushri Gau. Gold plated sterling silver with rubies, emeralds, coral and turquoise. Green Tara sits on a coral lotus throne surrounded by turquoise, ruby and emerald stones. Inside Manjushri, carved of coral, holds the sword that cuts through ignorance and a book balanced on a lotus flower. 2 1/2" (6.3 cm) wide, 3 1/2" (8.9 cm) high. $750.
		10. Three Stone Tibetan Coral Ring. Tibet. An old ring made of high quality silver and set with three coral stones. Size 10, although it is somewhat adjustable. The face of the ring is 1 3/4" (4.5 cm)long. $275.
		11. Ancient Carnelian Necklace. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. Ancient carnelian beads with some agate; the central bead is etched carnelian from Bactria. The necklace is newly strung with a silver clasp and is 21" (53 cm.) long. The central bead is 3/4" (2 cm.) long $225.
		12. Lhasa Beads. This is a collection of miscellaneous antique beads that we bought from a lady who was wearing them in the Barkor in Lhasa. There are various agate beads, a really nice carnelian bead, a hand made glass bead, and two that seem to be some kind of pottery made to look like dzi. One other is bone? shell? plastic? They are still on the red cord that she was wearing. Longest bead is 1 1/4" (3cm.) All beads together are 8" (20 cm.) $275.
		13. Nine Jewel Ring. 18 karat gold with pearl, sapphire, opal, coral, citrine, emerald, peridot, garnet and a central ruby. Among the Newari people of Kathmandu, the nine jewels are thought to bring harmony and balance which in turn bring good health. On the back of the ring is an engraved double dorje. Sizes 7, 7 1/2 and 8. The face of the ring is 1" long. $475.
		14. Tibetan Copal Bead Necklace. Copal beads are worn in Tibet as an alternative to amber. These large beads are capped at each end with brass repousse, many of them also with small turquoise stones set into brass. They alternate with handmade Indian beads of approx. 80% silver. The central bead is of a clear honey colored substance -- I don't know what it is. 25" long, the central bead is 1 1/2" long; most of the other beads are approx. 1". $365.
		15. Nepalese Necklace of Silver Coins. 92 Indian silver Queen Victoria 2 anna (or 1/4 rupee) coins dating from the mid 1800s. Strung on a braided cotton cord. From the mountains of central Nepal. 28" long, each coin 2/3" (16mm) in diameter. $400.
		16. Antique Naga "Carnelian" and Brass Bell Necklace. Antique Naga "Carnelian" and Brass Bell Necklace. Old glass beads made to simulate carnelian. Wonderful old bells made by the lost wax process, now so old that they are worn through in places. 28" long. $395.
		17. Jewelled Manjushri Gau. Sterling silver, gold plated, with turquoise, coral, lapis, ruby, sapphire, citrine and pearl. Manjushri seated on a jewelled lotus holding a sword and lotus stem that supports a golden book. Inside is a lapis Chenresig and the symbol of the Kalachakra. 2 1/4" (5.7 cm.) by 2" (5 cm.) wide. $425.
		18. 24 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings. A traditional Nepali style in repousee gold and solid chains with a secure backing. The gold has been faceted and the earrings really sparkle. $350.
		19. Hilltribe Silver Necklace. Handmade silver beads in the shape of the ear plugs worn by hilltribe women in Burma and Northern Thailand. 31" long. $150.