The craft of bead making is the oldest artform, tracing back to an era 100,000 years ago. When our ancient relatives began fashioning shells into adornments. As the ages turned, the artisans turned their attention to stone, carving them into exquisite gems beginning 10,000 years ago, each bead, a labor of love. In the present day, Shaun Austin carries forth this ancient tradition with the utmost care, carving each bead into a wearable treasure, chiseled from raw stone. Drawing inspiration from the styles of neolithic beads, Shaun adds a modern charm to the timeless traditions of antiquity, creating one of a kind pieces from a variety of unique materials, many of which are self-collected.