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Old Tribal Torque "Ger". Kalash tribes, Swat-Chitral regions of Northen Pakistan - middle of 20-th century
Posted by ALEKSANDR EMELIANOV on July 8, 2017 at 7:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Dress and headdress with silver jewelry, 19th century, Dagestan, Laks
Posted by Rai Ismail on June 2, 2017 at 21:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
In Memory of C'est Magnifique
Posted by Edith D on May 18, 2017 at 7:00 2 Comments 1 Like
Agadez cross in Agadez
Posted by Cordelia Donohoe on May 9, 2017 at 18:53 0 Comments 3 Likes
The khalili collections - superb site showing collections
Posted by Cordelia Donohoe on April 18, 2017 at 18:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Bracelets, Dagestan
Posted by Rai Ismail on April 15, 2017 at 16:00 0 Comments 1 Like
Belt, Southern Dagestan, 19th century Silver, gilding
Posted by Rai Ismail on April 8, 2017 at 9:00 0 Comments 1 Like
Silver in ethnic jewellery
Posted by Thelma on April 3, 2017 at 13:30 9 Comments 2 Likes
Natural vs Synthetic
Posted by IDenteco on March 11, 2017 at 13:32 0 Comments 2 Likes
wedding dress
Posted by Rai Ismail on February 21, 2017 at 7:00 2 Comments 5 Likes
Armenians and Valentine's day
Posted by IDenteco on February 12, 2017 at 20:32 2 Comments 2 Likes
Armenian symbol of eternity
Posted by IDenteco on January 17, 2017 at 19:52 0 Comments 1 Like
somebody knows from where this item?
Posted by Rai Ismail on January 7, 2017 at 12:34 1 Comment 1 Like
Introduction to Armenian jewellery
Posted by IDenteco on December 27, 2016 at 20:35 0 Comments 1 Like
The amazing art of clay on terracotta jewelries - The great crafts from creative jewellery artist Devika Jacob
Posted by Devika Jacob on November 2, 2016 at 5:36 0 Comments 1 Like
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Wellens Willy posted a discussionMoroccan Berber neccklace
Eighty-four Mediterranean coral beads, 5 – 19 mm, deep reddish-dark orange colour, silky glowing patina, black pocket-marks. Twelve amazonite beads, 10-14 mm. Mustard-yellow and green enamelled Hirz silver amulet box, H 45 x L 54 x D 6 mm. Two small silver beads. Strong on double red (nylon?) cord.Weight: 243 g. I guess authentic old beads and Hirz-amulet but restrung. All comments most welcomeSee More
Betsy Foos posted a photo
Penca de Balanganda
This was tested by a Jewler and it tested 14k and 18k gold. Does anyone know more about it?Thanks
Betty commented on Eva Baby's photo
Ethiopian Silver Pearl
"I guess these beads travel, Eva. It's very beautiful and I rememeber that the price was good (I was looking at it as well :-)).
Hope you are doing well these days.... Best wishes, betty"
Madmac Design posted a status"Madmac Design:Handmade Costume Jewellery UKRead more-http://www.madmacdesigns.co.uk"
Eva Baby commented on Eva Baby's photoEthiopian Silver Pearl
"It seems this is a bead from Afghanistan, Baluch, and not Ethiopian. It was sold to me as Ethiopian by a seller who only sells African stuff. Am quite disappointed, but wanted to put it right."
ALEKSANDR EMELIANOV posted a blog postOld Tribal Torque "Ger". Kalash tribes, Swat-Chitral regions of Northen Pakistan - middle of 20-th century
Metal alloy, traditionally obtained by melting old jewelry and coins called in Afghanistan and Pakistan Alpaca (Alpaka) or Gillet (Gillit), consisting of Nickel, zinc, copper and tin in different proportions mixed with silver,forging, cast, chasing, engraved Insert - carnelian (probably was replaced ilater during the…See More
ALEKSANDR EMELIANOV commented on ALEKSANDR EMELIANOV's photo
Afghan Hairpendant
"Thank you! I have a large collection of Afghan Jewelry 19-20 centuries, here is several masterpieces fgom there"
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Moroccan Berber neccklace
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Any help identifying this please
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