This necklace needs no flashy gems or stones to impress, it just shows how elegant silver can be, in the right hands. Skilfully spun from a single strand of silver, this intricate torque was made in Kutch (on India's border with Pakistan) around 50 years ago. The complex but simple design can be dressed up or down for any occasion, so you'll soon come to love this timeless and versatile neckpiece.

Tribal women in Rajasthan take their jewellery seriously. Two dramatic pendants swing from the ribbed neck-piece, which fastens at the front. Sometimes it is the repairs that give a piece its extra charm...this one.. has been lovingly repaired (with a small piece of wire on the right pendant) which gives the piece a history and personality that make it a gorgeous and unique piece of Banjara gypsy jewellery.

Following the Gujarati fashion for fastening clutches of currency to jewellery, this extravagant necklace is wonderfully oversized - and, rather usefully, perfect for the new season. The flamboyant display of coins, interspersed with fresh red beads, makes this an arresting piece of work that can't possibly go unnoticed.

Worn by the women of the Lambadi tribe signifying their marriage and respectability as an adult housholder. This gorgeously strong adornment is a really special find and a testament to the skills and sensitivity of the rural silversmith who created it. The coiled wire detailing is particularly fine and adds a delicate touch to a bold statement neck piece(Low Silver Content)

Tribal jewellery has inspired numerous modern designers. And this Banjara necklace is a fine example - containing themes you'll recognise from our current catwalk season, it's centred around a cluster of wealth-inducing charms. It's perfectly on-trend, but it's historical importance makes this necklace far more precious than a contemporary equivalent. Fashioned to display Indian currency in an extravagant show of wealth, it's a striking statement piece that hasn't lost its impact.

Become part of the history that's followed this charming necklace from 1920s colonial India. Intricately cut by a Himachali silversmith, it was worn as a charm for wealth and fortune. Each genuine British Indian Silver Rupee bears the image of King George V as Emperor and dates from around 1919. The coins were removable in case the wearer found herself in need of cash! The necklace has been recently re-strung traditionally onto braided black cotton. It makes a decadent contemporary accessory, with a fascinating story.

Buying antique jewellery gives you a sense of individuality, and the reassurance that you'll never encounter someone else wearing the same! This beautiful original is a certified one-off from a remote area of Afghanistan. Bold and substantial, it chimes perfectly with the current tribal trend. The stunning detail has been worked by hand on heavy silver. Others may imitate it, but this is the original. Make it yours.

If you're serious about your jewellery collection, and being here, you probably are, then you've seen dozens of necklaces, hundreds of charms, and thousands of precious stones. But none as unique as this. This glamorous torque was, we think, designed for a bride on her wedding day (circa 1920). Each etched, plain or crystal coin carries a clutch of charmed silver hearts, contributing gentle sound and movement to the necklaces appeal. The red, green and blue glass stones were made individually. If it's your moment for a spectacular statement piece, this should fit the bill..

This lavish string of real silver beads is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship. And, while it would fit into any current collection, the contemporary look of this necklace belies its ancient roots. Its first owner was a member of the Toda tribe - a name that attracts collectors from far and wide. Found in the mountainous Nilgiri region of India, Toda is a small tribe with only 800 members in the last 100 years. This makes the tribe's jewellery especially scarce. We pounced on this when it became available and, if the contemporary style and classic craftsmanship appeals, you should too.

Striking the right tone between complexity and simplicity is never easy - but this understated piece achieves it perfectly. Glamorous pieces of Afghani Lapis Lazuli are carried proudly on the elegant silver neck-piece, which is daintily etched in diagonal lines. The exquisite silver patina hints at a history spanning at least 100 years. Judging by its condition, this chic torque was well-loved since the moment it was made - a story that won't end here.

From the untamed forests and jungles of North East India come a mesmerising wealth of bold works of jewellers art that exemplify the strength of the chic and proud tribal warriors who inhabit these wild border states.The intuitive flair of their jewellery transcends continents and time to present us with huge and exotic pieces that tap right into this seasons tribal trends. Stand out with this one-off explosion of exotic exhuberance that states its style and yours unquestionably.

Fashion is ageless and knows no borders as this dramatic necklace points out. With jungle inspired looks making their way down the catwalk again this season, reveal your inner warrioress with this spectaculor neckpiece designed for a true tribal princess. If jewellery tells a story then this piece tells a thousand. Crafted from leather and buffalo teeth this extraordinary original artifact is a masterpiece of jungle fashion. Release your tribal vibe this summer but ensure you are strong enough as this statement weighs two kilogrammes.

Big bold and unabashed in scale this gorgeously bohemian necklace comes from the fierce and colourful Lambadi tribeswomen of South India. Evoke the exotic and inspire envy with this authentic piece of global exotica. It even has an original coin from 1947 featuring George the 6th Emporer of India!

To protect themselves from bad spirits and bring good fortune to their lives, every Tibetan woman would wear a powerful talsimanic necklace. Beaded with precious amber from the Baltic and coral from Italy - both having made the romantic silk route journey in times of antiquity - the Tibetans added their favoured stone mined locally, the turquoise, and interspersed them all with pure silver. Below them hangs the "Gau" the delicately decorated gilt silver amulet that would hold a prayer or potent charm. Carefully restrung on waxed cotten thread this striking mystical necklace awaits a new owner to fill its amulet and enhance their beauty. Shine with the jewels of the gods and enchant onlookers with a piece of magical jewellery from Tibet.

A combination of the rare and the irresistable, this chic silver with glass over golden foil necklace comes from Lucknow, seat of Emporers since the middle ages. Each of the stones have a small red dot that signifies being blessed and therefore able to ward off ill fortune and bad spirits. In India jewellery has never been simply adornment. In this case it is a powerful talisman as well.

Introduce a seductive element to your look by incorporating an exquisite vintage silver and glass choker unearthed during exotic adventures in India. Each glass stone is backed by foil and contains a red dot representing protective blessings and spiritual awakening. The layered frill of silver chains and beads add to the soft feminine effect that makes this rare luxe-bohemian adornment so desirable.

Add a touch of bohemian flair with this easy to wear pendant. Worn long on silk , leather or chain it is perfect for running around town or a chic evening out. Beautiful women have always worn talismens - either to protect them, or to bring them their desires. This eye-catching pendant is the latter. Fish are an ancient symbol of prosperity and abundance and flowers of beauty. Invoke love and positivity into your life as well as your look when you shine in this powerful and unique charm.

Update your look with a truly spectacular showstopper of a necklace that personifies the exotic glamour of the East. This much loved adornment is missing a green element but it has been subtly repaired and we had to be shown it to notice. The chain is not the original but a gorgeous antique silver one from South India with a delightful dangle at the end. Despite these anomolies or perhaps because of them, this necklace is an absolute chic and cool stunner that can be worn long or short as is your pleasure. Prepare for envious glances !

The ultimate neck-piece for maximum effect. This almost-otherworldly adornment is simultaneously traditional and supremely chic. Team with a black top or dress to minimise all distraction and create an amazing showstopper that will have the jewellery loving crowd flocking. Intricately embellished and irresistably alluring, treat yourself to a 'forever' necklace that you will wear again and again.

There is something about an unclasped torque - like an unfinished love affair - that will appeal to the romantic in you. This beautiful silver example of an Indian torque sweeps gently around the neckline, stopping short of full circle. Originally designed for a female from a nomadic tribe in Gujarat, it is newly available and deserves to be snapped up. The elegant, immovable form and its breathtakingly detailed stampwork make this a neckpiece that lingers in the memory.