Linda Crawford Designs
Amulet Series

Amulets were protective devices worn around the body, or placed next to other objects, to protect the wearer from various evils and were common in all societies and all periods of antiquity. Their use was accepted as normal by secular, religious, and "scientific" authorities of the time. Almost anything could serve as an amulet -- a red string around the waist, a stone carried in a small pouch around the neck, or a piece of iron tied to one's bed.

In the Byzantine household, whether wealthy or modest, one might expect to find a number of objects. Most common was the amulet, generally fashioned out of lead or stone, but occasionally made of more precious metals with niello or enameled decoration.

Special Orders are welcome!

If you like a certain style please contact me at my email address and I will be happy to work with you on a special design that fits your needs.

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 Amulet - Cloisonne Enameled Bead, fossilized Sand Dollar, garnet, amethyst, fine silver, sterling silver, 14K gold, fine silver hand woven chain. The bead spins on a sterling silver tube which is riveted to the setting.

$725.00 US

 

 Amulet - Cloisonne Enameled Bead, snowflake agate, citrine, mokume gane, sterling silver, fine silver, fine silver hand woven chain. Bead spins on a tube rivet.

SOLD

 

 Amulet - Cloisonne enameled bead, garnet, amethyst, opal, fresh water pearls hand knotted on fine silk, 14K gold, fine silver, sterling silver. Bead spins on rivet to reveal another side of the bead with a angel.

SOLD

 

 Amulet - Amethyst Crystal, Cloisonne enameled bead with Amethyst bullet, opal, 14K gold, fine silver, sterling silver, fine silver hand woven chain. Bead spins on rivet.

$1,250.00 US

 

 Eve Contemplating Leaving Paradise

Cloisonne Enamel Bead, Amethyst, gold, sterling silver, fine silver, Omega Chain, garnet and aquamarine gemstones.

Sold $1475.00

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