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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.

reverse of earring

Posted by Linda Pastorino on December 20, 2011 at 6:01am
Im showing back to show the intricate details and contruction, the clip would fit into the side of the headdresses in loops and not the ear. These were more like headdress pendants. These measure 12" long. this was the first casualty of some one who wears jewelry. One of the tassels fell off on Madison avenue and dissapeared. I sent it to Nepal where a friend of mine was producing high quality jewelry that we marketed in new shops. Her workshop was able to produce the missing tassel. To this day I myself can not tell which one was replaced. not many places can do this type of work.
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