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.

Ethiopian crosses

Vintage crosses collected 30 years ago
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  • Lovely!  I just bought one like the one at right, it is huge and after searching and with the help of Betty, it was found that it is from the City of Hajk.  Apparently the Monks had worn this, it is very nice but I will probabl not  wear it, being too big. I should also put some of my smaller crosses  into necklaces (like this, it Looks beautiful!

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