Humanity's inability to resolve it's differences peacefully has moved seraglia to create this rare and spectacular necklace. Of especial concern is the continued and projected use of nuclear weapons, whether as missile warheads or as depleted uranium in conventional weaponry.
The 'peace' symbol has become iconic, used by genrations of designers and everyday people alike. Many are unaware that this global symbol began as the logo for CND. In 2008, its 50th year, CND and its message are needed 'now more than ever'.
This necklace has been crafted from:
- Fire opal faceted Swarovski beads and crystals
- Fire polished Japanese Miyuki bugle beads
- 1940's plastic pendants from US occupied Japan
- Ancient Roman carnelian and rock crystal beads circa 400 AD
- Vintage glass cylinder beads from Czechoslovakia
- Traditional brass accent pieces from the USA
- Vintage coral and amber beads
- Antique Victorian gilded glass mourning beads
- Dichroic fused glass accent bead
- Encased pendant with applied crystals and handpainted design on 10,000 year old mammoth ivory
Peace Warrior No.1 is presented in a specially crafted antique case, along with a rare bound library copy of the Nuclear Weapons Manual of Civil Defence: Vol 1, HMSO 1959. The necklace is made using of wired links for fluidity and movement, and fastens with a hook, allowing the length to be altered from chestpiece to choker, as desired.
Limited edition of two. 90% of the £5000 purchase price is to be donated to CND.
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