I purchased this wonderful necklace, and I have no idea what the writing or decorations are on the 3 silver pieces. I tested what metal parts I could without damaging it and it is a very high content of silver - the one reason I think I was able to g
Read more…Over the last six months or so I have noticed a number of eBay auctions of beautiful Yemeni silver jewelry in traditional styles, which I think may actually be new production. I personally am deeply attracted to Yemeni silver and I would love to sup
Read more…hi,could someone told me where is it from and is it a new or old one?thax so much,
Hello to everybody
do you know the origin of this bracelet. The trader I bought it from says is from Bokhara but I am not so sure.
Thanks Karim
Read more…i have sold two of this kind of bag,all of them i find in morocco .they both made by some old cheap items .whatever they r beatiful and lovely.i just wanna know who invent this kind of bag.by berber or Europea
Read more…And this one, I believe it is from Morocco, Tafraoute. it's a very small bracelet. Am I right?
This is from one of my most favorite facebook destinations, Farlang -- always an elegant and breathtaking display of delicious , haute jewelry -- just a simple presentation of Omani jewelry and costume sans discussion. Worth taking a peek.ww.farlang
Read more…ethnic jewlery attract me becuse i find it can keep the beauty of the past and the irreplacable handwork.do u think so?
i try to find some old pics to know how some collcetions be used.and i find i never regre
Read more…Here is a great website ( don't know if it has been cited here before) on Omani attire. The facemasks absolutely fascinate me, some are golden, some black, some both colors, and they make the lady's head look very birdlike. Some nice historic photos
Read more…i buy it in china market.the antique shop told me it is belong to Xingjiang,but i think it come from afghan .who can give me a piece of mind?
The stunning jewelry of Nagaland India is presented as a photo-essay HERE.
Do add pictures from your collection and any other bits of information to the article.
Jaina Mishra
Read more…Hello and thank you for the many enlightened opinions. I have found this set of fibules and I had doubts about his OLDNESS , before negotiation I wanted your opinion on the matter.
We are a good team of detectives!
Here are some lovely Indian beads available for a high price on ebay. Can anybody pinpoint their exact origin?
In a blog article linked HERE on these pretty pieces of jewelry seen mainly in India and around, traditions surrounding anklets have been discussed.
If you know of more traditions or stories surrounding this type of jewelry or have unique pieces, pl
Read more…a lot of this kind of enamel jewelry r sold in china recently.but i cant find simliar one in anywhere,the enamel is added recently?thax a lot.
Any of you going to Bruneaf - Brussels (10-14 June) OR the Amsterdam jewellery and textiles fair (27 September) OR Paris - Parcours des Mondes (TBA, poss. September)?
Any advice/suggestions?
Here is an auction of very very high quality ornaments. To remain humble about collecting...
Read more…Just now found this bazuband on ebay and I am fascinated by the fabrication and design of the two end pieces--looks like openwork with red foil inserts. The inserts are described as red foil by the seller. I know that lots of Uzbek work contains foil
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