Turquoise and agate bead necklace, Tibet, Qing dynasty

Necklace composed of forty-six tubular-shaped turquoise beads, blue-green in colour with brown inclusions, and eleven spherically carved agate beads. The central turquoise bead, circular, is noticeably larger than the other beads and is decorated with a design engraved on its surface, possibly a flower or an auspicious symbol. The agate beads are arranged at intervals, interspersed with several turquoise beads, creating a visual pattern that alternates between the materials. Turquoise, traditionally valued for its spiritual significance, and agate, with its warm tones, are used evoking the classical Tibetan style. 

Bead diameter: 10–18 mm 

Weight: 110 g