From Madagascar to Manila to Mumbai, beads have been treasured and traded as long as humanity has been around.
My creations are a cross-cultural journey with a playful flair and a one of a kind uniqueness.
Will you collect them, wear them, or both?
Chaco Doorway - $185
Batik bone, faux amber and coral.
Batik bone beads from Java, hand-dyed in traditional patterns, mixed with Moroccan faux amber and Pacific coral. The red square is vintage trade glass. Strung to echo the carved doorways at Chaco Canyon. One-of-a-kind, 20" with sterling silver hook.
Batik Odyssey - $225
African batik bone, horn, vintage trade. 20"
Pure African batik. Hand-dyed batik bone beads from Kenya — deep brown with cream tribal patterns — graduated from small eye beads at the top to massive patterned drums and arrowhead pendant at the bottom. Horn spacers, small red vinyl accents, and diamond-cross batik focuses. Bold, graphic, lightweight. One-of-a-kind, 20" with traditional horn closure.
Turquoise Sun - $195
A bold statement of earth and sky. A large natural turquoise slab set in Tibetan silver is framed by honey amber resin cylinders, African brass, carnelian, cobalt blue glass, and turquoise. This one balances warmth and cool — the amber glows like late sun, the turquoise holds the desert sky. Capped with ornate silver and finished with textured golden brass beads.
Materials: Natural turquoise pendant with Tibetan silver bezel, honey amber resin, carnelian agate, cobalt glass, turquoise how lite, ceramic, brass, Venetian gold foil glass Length: Approx. 20 inches with pendant drop. One of a kind
Turquoise Kiva - $195
Inspired by the sacred kiva — a place of gathering and story. At its heart, a hand-inlaid Tibetan bead with turquoise and coral, flanked by two large Tibetan turquoise saucers and rich oval turquoise .Golden Murano squares catch the light like late afternoon sun, balanced with moonstone, rock crystal, jade, and ceramic .materials. Tibetan inlaid focal bead, Tibetan turquoise, natural turquoise ovals, Venetian gold foil Murano glass, moonstone, rock crystal, jade, ceramic, silver Length: Approx. 20 inches. One of a kind — handmade
Green Mesa - $185
Fresh as spring on the high desert. Five vertical slabs of green turquoise form a natural fan at the center, like a mesa at sunrise. .Accented with chartreuse Murano glass, vintage brass, and silver crosses — a mix of earthy and electric. materials. Green turquoise slabs and chips, chartreuse Venetian glass, African brass, silver cross beads, ceramic. Approx. 20 inches One of a kind — handmade garden and desert piece in one — verdant, grounded, and full of light.
The Ultimate - $225
A collector's masterpiece. This is the definition of a statement necklace — large-scale, joyful, and absolutely one of a kind.
Centered on a huge Tibetan amber bead capped in etched silver, flanked by buttery yellow African melon beads, vintage amber cylinders, millefiori Venetian glass, cobalt saucers, and sterling silver. Materials: Large Tibetan amber focal with silver caps, African yellow melon beads, vintage amber resin, millefiori glass, African cobalt glass, sterling silver, brass. Length: Approx. 20 inches One of a kind — signature piece If you love color, history, and presence — this is the one. No two beads alike, all treasured finds from years of collecting.
Zebra Sun - $215
Graphic, tribal, and radiant. A golden amber sun sits at the center of black-and-white zebra agate, African batik bone, and etched buffalo horn — like sunrise over the Savanna.
Pops of Venetian gold foil glass bring the glow, with red spacers for a little jolt of joy. Materials: Amber resin focal, zebra agate, African batik bone beads, African brass, Venetian gold foil glass, horn, wood Length: Approx. 20 inches One of a kind — handmade Bold contrast, warm light — a true signature piece.
Lapis Star - $195
Where earth meets sky. Two glowing amber squares of Venetian gold foil glass frame a deep blue Afghan lapis star — like sunset over the desert.
Faceted red banded agate catches the light above, balanced with robin's-egg turquoise, freshwater pearls, and sterling silver.
- Materials: Afghan lapis inlay star pendant, amber gold foil Murano glass, faceted red banded agate, natural turquoise, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, brass
- Length: Approx. 20 inches + 1.5 inch pendant
- One of a kind — handmade
Warm, luminous, and a little magical.
Indigo Tide - $205
Like deep water at dusk. This necklace flows in layers of indigo, cobalt, and aqua — with flashes of coral and gold like sunlight on waves. Hand-blown blue glass, vintage African indigo saucers, mother-of-pearl inlay, and shimmering dichroic glass beads create movement and light. Grounded by mother-of-pearl cylinders and finished with three large glowing blue crystal nuggets. Materials: Hand-blown cobalt glass, vintage African indigo glass, mother-of-pearl inlay beads, dichroic glass, Afghan silver, turquoise, bone, ceramic Length: Approx. 20 inches One of a kind — handmade
Cool, calming, and full of depth — an ocean treasure.
Tabula Rasa - $215
A clean slate, filled with stories. A rare vintage Tuareg brass square pendant anchors this long, rhythmic necklace — bold, grounded, and beautifully balanced. Vintage red Venetian glass, green jade drops, Tibetan eye agates, and intricate mosaic cane glass beads flow upward in pops of lime, aqua, and amber, separated by creamy bone discs. Materials: Vintage Tuareg brass pendant, Tibetan Dzi eye agates, vintage Venetian red glass, green jade teardrops, mosaic glass, African glass, bone, brass Length: Approx. 20 inches One of a kind — handmade Minimal in form, maximal in history — a true talisman piece.
Carnelian Crest - $215
Warm as late-afternoon sun. This bold piece is built around glowing amber cylinders and a rich carnelian drop, like honey and fire. Playful painted ceramic ovals, glossy red coral, speckled green ceramic, faceted amber, and vintage brass are balanced with black wood discs and crackled white agate. Materials: African amber resin cylinders, carnelian pendant and nuggets, hand-painted ceramic, red coral, speckled ceramic, faceted agate, wood, brass, sterling silver filigree cap Length: Approx. 20 inches + 1.5 inch pendant One of a kind — handmade Vibrant, earthy, and full of joy — a true statement of color and warmth.
Amethyst Crown - $225
A true crown for a free spirit. Raw amethyst shards fan out like rays of light, paired with cool, earthy turquoise — a powerful balance of calm and strength. Faceted amethyst ovals and orbs shimmer above, with vintage tribal silver, coin charms, and ornate spacers tying it all together. Materials: Raw natural amethyst points, faceted amethyst ovals, turquoise magnesite tubes, rounds and pillows, vintage tribal silver, silver coins, Hill Tribe silver beads Length: Approx. 20 inches + amethyst fan drop One of a kind — handmade — statement piece Healing, grounding, and luminous — this one catches light from every angle
Indigo Millefiori - $225
A celebration of Venetian glass. Deep indigo, cobalt swirls, and rainbow millefiori mingle with honey amber and sun-kissed agate. The bottom features cheerful hand-painted blue beads with yellow flowers, finished with an ornate Afghan silver dome and deep amber drop — vintage bazaar meets art studio. Materials: Vintage Venetian millefiori and chevron glass, hand-painted floral glass, amber glass discs, long agate tubes, tribal silver, Afghan silver pendant Length: Approx. 20 inches + pendant One of a kind — handmade — collector's piece Colorful, intricate, and utterly joyful — every bead tells a story.
Desert Totem - $145
Grounded, warm, and deeply tribal. This long, rhythmic piece stacks wood, horn, amber, and prayer beads into a true desert talisman .African wood saucers, vintage amber discs, inlaid Tibetan beads, painted wood, and a striking hand-burned batik bone focal create texture and story — earth tones with pops of turquoise and coral .Materials: African wood saucers, horn tubes, vintage amber resin discs, Tibetan inlaid brass beads, hand-painted and batik bone, how lite, brass Length: Approx. 20 inches One of a kind — hand made
Raw, soulful, and wearable art — feels like it was found, not made.
Turquoise Shard - $215
Raw beauty. Chunky turquoise nuggets and rough bronze-glazed shards meet bright pops of sunny yellow and Tibetan red — bold, earthy, and untamed .Anchored by a central Tibetan red bead with brass caps, flanked by crackled turquoise and long turquoise ovals, with ancient-style bronze beads throughout. Materials: Raw turquoise nuggets, turquoise how lite, Tibetan resin beads, bronze-glazed ceramic shards, amber resin, brass, vintage brass bi cones. Length: Approx. 20 inches One of a kind — hand made Fierce, free, and full of spirit — a true warrior necklace.
Golden Sun - $195
African Brass, Millefiori & Tibetan Turquoise Necklace 22"Description:
Stunning collector-grade statement necklace — golden hour glow. Perfectly symmetrical and built to catch light. Starts with vintage African Venetian millefiori trade beads (blue/orange floral), flows into old Baule brass sun discs (those spiral coins), big gold-foil Venetian glass squares that look like molten honey, faceted amber crystals, Tuareg / Baule rectangular brass, cobalt blue African Krobo powder glass with white & red waves, honey amber tubes, hammered brass saucers, and dramatic Baule wire-wrapped sun coins leading down to a massive Tibetan filigree inlay pendant — turquoise and red coral set in ornate brass with spiral wirework .Earthy, tribal-luxe, and colorful but still grounded. Light to wear despite its presence. Looks incredible on black, denim, or white linen. One-of-a-kind, handmade in my Fairfax studio.
Materials: African brass: Baule sun coins, hammered saucers, Tuareg rectangles, small bicones Vintage glass: Venetian millefiori, gold-foil squares, amber, Krobo powder glass zigzag Center: Tibetan / Nepalese brass filigree 3-stone turquoise & coral pendant, 2.5"Brass spacers, 49-strand beading wire Length: Approx. 22" long + 2.5" pendant drop - toggle clasp. Those Baule suns and millefiori are getting impossible to find.
Tribal Totem $195
Statement Totem Pendant Necklace A powerful one-of-a-kind totem, hand-strung with intention. This necklace features a central white bone totem pendant with genuine turquoise inlay and ornate Tibetan silver caps. The strand is built symmetrically with vintage bone heishi and hair pipe beads, opalite moon orbs, Tibetan silver lotus and dragonfly beads, textured silver granulation beads, and touches of turquoise and green aventurine. Each bead carries its own history — earthy, oceanic, and sacred.
Details: Pendant: Bone & turquoise with Tibetan silver Beads: Natural bone, Tibetan silver, turquoise, opalite, shell Length: ∼20 long, pendant is ∼3"One-of-a-kind, handmade in Fairfax, CA
Lightweight despite statement size. The Tribal Totem is for protection, grounding, and calling in clear vision. It feels both ancient and very now.
Red Fire - $195
A bold fire-element statement necklace . Central Tibetan silver amulet pendant with golden yellow amber center stone, ringed with red coral beads and detailed silverwork. Strand is hand-built with chunky red bamboo coral blocks, clear quartz orbs, copper foil Venetian glass tubes in amber and red, hand-painted red and gold lamp work, spotted orange jasper rounds, metallic copper Czech coin beads, and bright red coral discs.
Finished with small black and red glass accents. Warm, powerful, protective and energizing — this one pops hard against black. Tribal-luxe and lightweight despite statement size .
Details: Pendant: Tibetan silver amulet, amber & coral Beads: Bamboo coral, jasper, Venetian glass, quartz, Czech glass Length: 20" with toggle closure One-of-a-kind, handmade in Fairfax, CA