The African beads in this necklace were made using the lost wax method.  After they were cast, the clay mold for each bead had to be broken to release it.

I get the impression that these beads are usually strung -- I am a wire-wrapper, not a stringer, so it took me awhile to figure out how to use them, and even longer to to understand how to work with such powerful and beautiful components.  

- Brass chain and accent beads

- Brass bar chain

- Zinc alloy clasp

- Hematite spacer beads

- Fire agate beads are faceted; aragonite chip beads

- Round toggle clasp

Fire agate is a grounding and calming stone.  It's also very useful for protecting oneself from negative energies.

Hematite is also prized for its grounding and calming properties, and good for giving your self-confidence a boost.  It is also a healer, particularly with regard to issues surrounding circulation.

If you need this necklace lengthened or shortened, just let me know and I will alter it free of charge.