A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

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Silver, IndiaDescription:This dress clasp is called "pichuk" and comes from western Himalaya : this ancient piece is formed of three separate rings symbolizing the "three Jewels of Buddhism".It was formely used to pin together the ends of a woman's wrapped upper garment at the left shoulder.Weight:125,5grWidth/Inside diameter:4,72inchprdbracelets:lenght:5,11inchTo see in "Nostalgia" ( =sold items) on my site www.halter-ethnic.com
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