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Any info or input on this ( I believe Moroccan ) headdress would be greatly appreciated!

Hello,

     I am new to this site, so please forgive me if I don't quite understand how the discussions work, as well as my lack of knowledge on many of these subjects. That is why I'm here, to learn! I'm somewhat new to collecting, at least the sort

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Wondering about this

I was looking at this necklace which seems to have some authentic tribal elements in the circle carvings, possibly African and it looks nicely old. But the whole seems rather European in style...

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Has anyone ever seen these beads before?

Hi. I recently bought some beads that were sold to the woman I purchased from as old Afghani silver beads.  Neither of us have ever found these before & I was wondering if any of you have come across in your collecting?  I would greatly appreciate yo

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New Bulgarian images

Some different Bulgarian jewelry offerings on ebay -- I am not recommending them, just including this one for discussion as we see very few examples in our searches. This one looks substantial and very clean. Perhaps Frankie or another of our Ottoman

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An Exhibition of Korea's Jewelry Art at The Met

Silla - Korea's Golden Kingdom | Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Through over 100 spectacular objects created between A.D. 400 and 800—Silla's seminal period—the landmark exhibition Silla: Korea's Golden Kingdom presents the remarkable

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Moroccan beads

Does anybody know where these beads come from in Morocco? Beautiful wear on them-- very expensive, from ebay.

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Middle Eastern Turquoise and Coral Necklace. Any Additional Information?

Hi there. I have this Middle Eastern necklace that I would love to know more about and possibly it's age. Made with turquois and coral stones, the glass like stones are a mystery to me. Any additional information will be appreciated.

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Zar jewelry

Nada's bracelet reminded me a little of zar jewelry so I though I would repost a discussion from Sigrid Van Roode's site.http://www.bedouinsilver.com/jewelry-from/jewelry-from-egypt/zar-amulets-from-egypt-examples/

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Jewelry in Rome?

Dear all,

 

 I will be leaving for a short holiday in Rome this week, and was wondering if you could perhaps recommend good sellers, galeries or museums with ethnic jewelry? That would make a stay in the Eternal City even better...

 

Thank you so muc

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Tuareg compass

Was just looking at some Tuareg crosses which theoretically helped them to navigate the desert at night. I came across this interesting article.http://www.naturalnavigator.com/the-library/navigating-wit-the-tuareg/ It has little to do with jewelry bu

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Paypal and USA embargoed countries

Apparently paypal is using electronic moderators to flag any transaction involving the purchase or sale of items from USA embargoed countries (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Cuba, among others). If you buy of sell such items using paypal, your transaction

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Bulgarian belt buckle on ebay

This one features fire gilding. Starts at a most reasonable price

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Types of coral

A nice article about types of coral and relative scarcity.http://http://http://www.kashgar.com.au/articles/the-story-of-coral

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North African Experts

What do you think about this lovely bracelet described as Kabili Tunisian  from ebay, genuine or not?

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Found on Ebay

An elaborate Kirdan necklace -- what do you think? Possibly Tunisian? Can you draw any conclusions as to quality from the pic. A very pretty, traditional piece for a very large price.

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Great essay on Berber textiles

Scholarly article about Henna cloth etc.

http://www.berber-arts.com/berber/index.php/editoral/berber-veils

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Glass Bead type,origin,and dating if anyone can assist.

I have purchased a necklace of I think old glass beads.They have large piercings and faces on them.The smaller beads have two aliens,at least thats what they look like,and the larger bead has three faces and are of a different color.It's an eye catch

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sumba armlet

Hello Afociniados, can you tell me if this pair of Sumba armlet is old, or machine made ? I mean big tourist production or something unusual. I have very few knowledge about Jewellery. thanks everyone. Bertrand 

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i want a new name?

Hello,
I want to take a pseudonym because i think it is dangerous to put my name
 and my city.
Can you help me to do that?
Think you Najet

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Mystery pieces

I'd like to offer some photos of pieces that are a bit of a mystery to me.  I have an idea of their origins, but would like further information that anyone has to offer.  Thank you!

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