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Khayali and Matching Earrings

A traditional chichkhan necklace called "khayali" being sold in a shop near Bizerte. The 9kt red gold is set with black diamonds.
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  • wow, that must be worth a fortune! I thought they were granat stones, but black diamonds! Must look at the details.

  • Oh i see , it only 9kt gold, hence the low price!

  • Nice - I overlooked this before!

  • Hi Joost...this is new, but made in the traditional style (I didn't buy it).  A really old well-made one is even more amazing, but VERY expensive.  I have seen a few for sale in high end shops on Rue Habib Bourghiba in Tunis, but way out of my price range.

  • I think it is good jewellery, but still remain in the grip of that fine bracelet which you showed us and which I keep looking at from time to time. If you do find another I remain just as keenly interested as ever! I hope you are well. Do you miss Tunisia?

  • Thanks Joost.  I enjoyed my time in Tunisia.  I miss Tunis very much, especially all the friends I made.  (But then, I even miss Yemen with all its challenges and hardships.)  My existence in Washington is both stressful and bland.  Nevertheless, if I were in Tunisia now my existence might not be so enjoyable.  The Salafists are stirring up a lot of trouble for everyone.  I hope the Tunisians manage to resolve their problems peacefully!

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