Necklace made from opal beads and old coral

Necklace made of bean-shaped, brown-green African opal beads with a length of approx. 12 mm and an old dark red coral bead. The necklace has a circumference of 45 cm and is opened with a silver hook clasp. The necklace is handmade in Atelier Tibet in Zurich.

African opalis a variety of chalcedony or quartz from South Africa that is prized for its soft beige, green or turquoise tones. It is considered a stone of calm and grounding that promotes serenity, creativity and inner balance.

Corals have a deep spiritual and cultural significance in traditional Tibetan jewelry. The red precious coral (Corallium rubrum) is particularly prized. As Tibet is a landlocked highland, coral has been imported from the Mediterranean and the South East Asian region via centuries-old trade routes. Nowadays, precious coral is strictly protected, which is why modern Tibetan jewelry such as this is made with old, recycled coral.