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. It is hoped that this necklace will help spread the message, and also raise funds for the continuing work of CND. "All warfare is based on deception" Sun-Tzu Chinese general & military strategist (~400 BC) 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 D. more about this piece here