Long Golden Bead Necklaces | Dholki Beads

Unique pieces created from our treasure trove of precious beads.  The gold beads used in these necklaces are called Dholki beads and are so named as they resemble the shape of a traditional drum of the same name.    The beads are filled with wax to make them lightweight and then covered in silver or gold.  Dholki beads are traditionally worn in Maharashtra and North Karnataka and are prized heirlooms.   In some of these designs I have interspersed the dholki gold beads with colourful jadau work beads; set with rubies, emeralds and gemstones and a few with enamel embellishment also.  

Bring The Drama!  x