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.

silver disk choker

powdered nigerian glass (made to resemble coral), mixed with a large disk held by old pieces of Afghani chain. The disk was collected near Muang Long/Xien Kok along the Chinese/Burma border. A Yemeni silver, with a makers mark, bead rests part way up one side. The disk is 3" across.
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