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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thanks for showing. It has indeed similarities to necklaces of other regions in Eastern Africa (e.g. Ethiopian Murias). Very nice!
Hi Alaa, thank you for posting your treasure, it for sure is a variant on the Ethiopian/ Djibouti/Somalian one. Also the same number of beads (golden ones) as my area.
I do have your shapes in silver in a smaller version more the size of patience beads. Good to know they are Saudi Arabian born. No doubt again, people are connected also with traditions and so recognizable through the ethnic jewelry crossing borders. Good proof Alaa.
Gr. Ingrid.
This is a very attractive and elegant necklace. The coral color is so vibrant and combining it with the gold beads makes it a stunning jewel. Congratulations Alaa. Br
Sami, I agree that it looks elegant, but this is not a coral color but resin or faux amber, right Alaa?
Gr. Ingrid
Thanx all for your comments.
@ingrid
This is likely one of the highest quality coral i have ever had, big bead and veinless, most probably import from eastern europe
You can even see a facetted bead at the extreme left which is an evidence of the import from Europe.
Wow Alaa, you can shoot me, really top. Now that I have a second close look, it is and even the most wanted and valuable type which the Chinees will go wild for, the dark red color. My excuses Sami, your observations has certainly been better. I bow my head in shame. Gr. Ingrid.
@Ingrid
No offense and no need to be ashamed :-)
I also must confess that my photo shooting skills are very limited, hence the possible confusion.
Dear Alaa, no blame on you, the photo is fine, I just was too hasty.
No matter it is a lovely, valuable and very wearable necklace for any occasion.
Gr. Ingrid.
A simple but striking piece, Alaa. Reminds me of some similar pieces from south Asia. Here's a close up of comparable coral and gilt silver or gold bead bracelets from Sri Lanka.
Thanx preethi. i should have added here that these very necklaces were also used as bracelets, stringing will then be using a rigid metal (gold) wire to maintain the shape around the wrist.
lovely picture BTW!
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