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.

Tuareg bracelet - 1

this is an old Tuareg bracelet that I bought in Timbuktu in 2000. It is of non-precious metal (I have no idea, what mix), I have it since 2000 and wear it quite often. All I Need to do from time to time, is rub it with a Cloth wet with water and Soap and it gets absolutely beautiful again. I don't know what material it is - it is really surprising that it still is so nice after 13 years of use by me. The quartz crystals are by the way collected by my husband and me just outside Timbuktu in 2000-2001. The bracelet is signed.
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