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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these are beautiful! Where do they come from and what are they called?
Circa 1930.
At the risk of seeming pedantic, Sarah, might I gently point out that the word is "aventurine"? I add that the sensation of looking at these very attractive beads does give one a sense of "adventuring" as well. A Freudian slip?
"Hi Joost more likely auto spell checker! "
Ah yes, very likely!!