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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Dear Lynn; A beautiful piece indeed - and looking very old. It is almost impossible to get pairs nowadays. I know a gentleman in the old city of Jerusalem, who still has pairs but according to his statement, he keeps them in his safe. The last time, he has taken something out of his safe, it has cost me a fortune. Therefore, and since it was at the end of my trip and my money used up, I refrained from insisting. It would have only frustrated me to see a gorgeous pair of such bracelets and not being able to purchase them... Anyhow, Jerusalem is only a stone throw away from where I live (I can see the lights of Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Jericho every night!) and therefore, I still might have a chance... Congratulation on this lovely piece Lynn! Peter
What a great bracelet, Lynn! I almost bought a similar one about a year ago, but not knowing exactely what it was I did not bid high enough...
I also love the huge link and the coin - curious enough that it is a kopek piece!
Interesting to know that these link bracelets also came in pairs, Peter. I keep my fingers crossed for both of you that you will find a pair (or second one) one day...
Thank you Peter and Betty!
@Betty, I think they were more available a year or two ago. I remember seeing a number of these on eBay or etsy, again before I really knew what they were, and then nothing until I found this one in a live auction.
@Peter, I love your story about the dealer and his super expensive safe. :) I'm sure you will find a pair in due time.
Fabuloussimo!!
PLease do not mind my invented word, but this bracelet is one of a kind!
Congratulations
Thank you Alaa! Palestinian jewelry is probably my favorite type.
Lynn, gorgeous piece. Have just been browsing through a blog and found a picture (the last one on the page) with such a bracelet being worn, which has been scanned from a book. Might be of interest as a cross reference