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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Frankie-I have a necklace on my page that has similar side pendants and bottom one as well. Take a look.
Yesss! I`ve seen it, Toya - lovely! I`m glad I wasn`t the only one foxed by it. If only I could remember where I`ve seen those little blue faience beads before.......
And I know I`ve seen that type of pendant. Not Egyptian, I think.
The beads in the silver danglers look a lot like the Iranian paste donkey beads. I love the sky blue color of them.
Thanks, Patti. They`re not unlike the donkey beads but are actually more turquoise than sky blue to look at. And I know I`ve seen them with those little holes poked in them.......
Anyway, it`s a line to follow.
The third bead from the right on the pendant looks Afghan to me.
I have seen the blue faience with holes poked through on Kuchi pendants from Pakistan. Tribal muse and Red Camel have some examples.
The website Bedouin Silver shows an example and says they can be from Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
THAT`S it! I have the book Bedouin Silver and have found the relevant photo on the website.
That`s where I`ve seen the blue faience Lochscheibe beads. Thanks so much - I`ll sleep more peacefully now!
I`m very much leaning to Syria for both our necklaces, Toya. especially after Hillary`s input.
Frankie-I hope we solve the mystery of origin for both of our necklaces. I'll keep hunting for more evidence. What fun!