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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very nice rings and interesting to read about the wear. I never really thought about rings being worn the other way round. They are really beautiful with the Granulation. I recently tried to get a Jimma ring on Ebay, but lost twice, as I was not at home at the time of the auctions end and my bid was just outbid by 0.50 Euros........ But they were far away from the Quality of These.
Beautiful rings! I really like them a lot...
sick people laying in the streets and many stoned!!!
Thank you Carry, Betty, and Eva. I am really taken with them.
Eva I so hate losing auctions at the last moment. I use AuctionSniper instead of placing regular bids. I watch a lot of auctions for Ethiopian rings, if you message me with what you want I might be able to send you some item #s that match.
Hi Lynn, these are very nice examples of Harrar rings, I love especially the smaller one so softened through wear and the lovely finishing on the outer circles, both of them. Both pieces of good quality silver. The problem with these rings is that they are often so small and can be warn on the pink only.
Like I wrote earlier these rings were very popular amongst the expatriate ladies to wear on the pink as a so called dinner ring. Well done Lynn.
Thank you Ingrid! I would never have found them without your photos. I really love them and they are striking to wear. Yes they are quite small, US 4.5 and 5.5 but luckily I have even tinier fingers so I can wear them.