I'll show the back too in the next comment as I dont know how to put two photos in. Im thinking they are probably 20th century, they have a sort of Algerian circular mark on the back but it doesnt have a date its just a sort of flower thing. Has anyo
i found in chinese website,who can give me a idea where is it from?and is the real old silver one?
Read more…What do you think about this pendant ? Would you say it's a modesty plate or would you say it's an amulet ?
It's a low grade silver.
Thank you for your help ;-)
Hello, I'm a new member here on the site, though I've browsed it for quite a long while!
I was hoping that perhaps someone might have some information in regard to a Chinese Straits(I believe it's Indonesian) belt and buckle, which I had recent
Read more…I recently saw this bead (quite large 3x2.4cm) and wonder if it may be an Ethiopian or perhaps Somali bakelite bead. I like the silver ring around it... Any ideas?
Read more…I just discovered some silver beakers/cups from Ethiopia I wanted to share here. They are apparently made by an Armenian siilversmith in Ethiopia (we had discussed about this before) - I wonder you would know more about such items, Ingrid, and when a
Read more…Hi, this is described as a bronze Otoman bracelet. At first it looked a great deal like a Habbayat bracelet but it differs in linkage. Is it at all related to the Habbayat or to Palestinian jewelry at all? Thanks, experts.
In my treasure box i own this necklace. I search in the forum and found a lot of informations about necklaces "quite" similar. I learn they are called "Sodra" . I wonder what "Sodra" means. I also wonder about the central piece, jade or ... Do you ha
Curious about the origin of this ebay piece which is silver and designated as either Indian or Bedouin ( I don't think it is Bedouin). Could some expert give some help?
This piece is described as being a Moroccan necklace on ebay. I don't think it is Moroccan,nor is it a necklace but I don't know where it is from, looks Indian to me. Any experts out there who can help place it?
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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
Read more…I'll be interested to know what you might think about this Formosan object. Obviously traded, but from where?
Worn by Paiwan or Puyuma men or women? acquisition date 1870
Read more…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…Here are some lovely Indian beads available for a high price on ebay. Can anybody pinpoint their exact origin?
Hi all. I am just starting to get into Asian and Middle Eastern/African jewelry. I just acquired this necklace and have no idea where it's from. It is sterling silver with either Faturan or bakelite beads. Any help would be greatly appreiated.
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?
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
Read more…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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