Jewels

A superb necklace where each of its components is outstanding in its own right. Two old Multan silver plaques with characteristic enamelled floral decoration in blue and red. Pieces of this quality have become scarcer and harder to find and witnesses of a technique sadly lost long ago. Tiny blue glass beads and old Sindh silver beads from Pakistan. But what catches the eye is the stunning central silver pendant-amulet. From a Pakistani or Indian origin it is crammed with small cabochons of turquoise and of lovely shaped glass bezels where the awesome skill of a master artisan has made that almost transparent glass takes the mellow palette of amber. Simply amazing. And then a tiger claw in a silver setting, as powerful amulet and symbol of status and regalia. A pendant with well over a year old meant for a khan or other notable in the community. All combined to make this piece unique. Great patina. Central piec: 125 mm x 80 mm.

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A great head ornament from the Mauritanian Sahara Desert. Of a Guedra origin with a likely influence from the group of the wodabee. Made with braided leather straps and an array of beads of different ages and types: krobo beads from Ghana, Murano and chevron beads,  shells and cowrie shells. A superb ethnographic piece.  

An old pendant sourced in Morocco. This type of pendants is characteristic from areas lying close to the Moroccan-Mauritanian border in the deep Sahara and of the Algerian Saoura region. It is made of a leather strap, three conus shell rings and two two-franc aluminium coins from 1937. The back part seems to be some piece of upholstery from an old car. A great tribal piece, full of character and with a superb patina. 

A great and original Berber headband from Foum Zguid in Morocco. It is made of a band of wowen textile on which a variety of beautiful elements have been beautifully arranged: old silver Tuareg beads, Malian glass beads, a focal silver plaque minutely engraved and two oustanding silver amulets. The set is completed with extremely faded old silver coins among them a hassani from XVIIIth century. It closes with a piece of amazonite.

An Afghan old silver ring featuring a central cabochon of agate. Indulge yourself!.

A nice Afghan old silver ring featuring a central pear shaped cabochon of agate and smaller turquoise ones. 

A nice old Turkoman silver and turquoise ring from Afghanistan. Very nice chiselled decoration showing a superb patina. A big ring. Firt half of the XXth century.

A cute old Afghan silver ring featuring three lapislazuli cabochons on raised settings. We are sure you love it. 

An original, almost a Mars design, old Afghan silver ring with two cabochons of bright yellow resin and turquoise. The setting is quite an statement and it is beautifully decorated. It wil catch everyone's attention.

A nice old Afghan ring featuring a central agate cabochon and a silver setting with a great decoration. We know you love it and it is waiting for you.

An Afghan ring with a silver setting and turquoise cabochons, a central one and three smaller ones on both sides. Go for it!. 

An Afghan ring featuring a simple silver setting with a semicircular turquoise cabochon. A light and easy wearable design. What else can you ask for?

An old silver and turquoise ring from Afghanistan. Its design is elegant and its shows a nice patina. First half of the XXth century.

An Afghan ring with a silver setting and turquoise cabochons, a central one and some smaller ones on both sides. You want it and you know it. 

A lovely necklace made of a number of old silver beads and an old Kuchi silver engraved pendant. The cord is new and the arrangement is easiliy adjustable in length. Its decoration, simple and beautiful, is boosted by the lively chained dangles. The Kuchi people, from the Persian -koch- meaning migration, are Afghan pashtoons nomads divided in a number of tribes that inhabit areas of Afghanistan and, to a lesser extent, Pakistan. Their jewellery is quite often very colourful using silver, glass and, in some fewer cases, enamel. First half of the XXth century.

A great silver and enamel necklace from the group of the Hazara. It features three flat silver plaques beautifully enameled in blue and red with floral decoration. Sadly the technique for the making of these quality pieces has faded. The ensemble also includes nice silver and glass beads and lovely bead-made tassels. This type of works is often referred to as Multan where it very characteristic. Simply a marvel. The silver plaques are form the second half of the XIXth century and the arrangement more recent. 

A Kuchi choker from Afghanistan. It is made of little metal beads and old pendants made with coins further ornated with old glass cabochons. The Kuchi people, from the Persian -koch- meaning migration, are Afghan pashtoons nomads divided in a number of tribes that inhabit areas of Afghanistan and, to a lesser extent, Pakistan. Their jewellery is quite often very colourful using silver, glass and, in some fewer cases, enamel.

A fanciful kuchi necklace made of a cascade of lapislazuli pendants and small metal and wood beads.

A lovely short necklace made of a set of silver alloy telsum amulet boxes from Ethiopia. Two types of amulets are used here, the triangular ones (supposed to protect the wearer against thunder strikes) and the half circle ones (best to ward off evil eye). 

A stunning woman's Koran holder -atschar bag- from the Turkoman tribe of the Yomud of Central Asia. Made of silver, gilding and great glass cabochons that may have been originally carnelians. A particularly elegant piece featuring a supperb embossed silverwork. The focal pendant meaures 86x70x10 mm and the chain 37 cm. A true gem of a piece in all senses.

An elegant old silver necklace from the group of the Balouchi, sourced in Afghanistán. The central silver amulet, showing a wonderful patina, is a piece from the XIXth century. Adjustable length.

An elegant old Tibetan necklace made of flat raw turquoise beads. A lovely piece.

An old rosary "tisbeth" from Mauritania. It is formed by a strand of ebony beads, aluminium beads, and old glass beads of different sizes and colours. It is worth-mentioning the most likely old European made multi-faceted beads from sub-Saharian Africa where they were used as trade beads. The "tisbeh" is also decorated with a cotton tassel. A very attractive price circa mid-XXth century. Other names: "tasbih", "sebha", "subhan", "mishata".

An old Berber necklace or even a temple or head ornament from Foum Zguid, close to the oasis of Jbel Bani in Sourthern Morocco. It is made of a strand of beads and dangles made from different materials such as branches of silver, coral, mixed metals, amber, resin and shells. It would have been used as a necklace, a temple ornament, braided to the hair or hanging from the headgear. Mid-XXth century.

An old Mauritanian rosary "tasbih" made of ebony beads ornated with silver filigree and glass beads. Very nice patina due to intensive traditional use. Circa mid-XXth century or earlier. Other names: "tisbeh", "sebha", "subhan".

A magnificent silver and enamel necklace from the group of the Hazara. It features three flat silver plaques beautifully enameled in blue with floral decoration. Sadly the technique for the making of these quality pieces has faded. The ensemble also includes nice silver and glass beads and lovely bead-made tassels. This type of works is often referred to as Multan where it very characteristic. Simply a marvel. The silver plaques are form the second half of the XIXth century and the arrangement more recent.

An eye-catching and fancy Kuchi necklace from Afghanistan. It is made of beautifully chained metal beads and pompoms. The Kuchi people, from the Persian -koch- meaning migration, are Afghan pashtoons nomads divided in a number of tribes that inhabit areas of Afghanistan and, to a lesser extent, Pakistan. Their jewellery is quite often very colourful using silver, glass and, in some fewer cases, enamel. Their jewellery has become extremely popular among those practising oriental dances and belly-dancing.

A nice Kuchi choker from Afghanistan. It is made of little metal beads and bells and coins. The Kuchi people, from the Persian -koch- meaning migration, are Afghan pashtoons nomads divided in a number of tribes that inhabit areas of Afghanistan and, to a lesser extent, Pakistan. Their jewellery is quite often very colourful using silver, glass and, in some fewer cases, enamel.

A nice Kuchi choker from Afghanistan. It is made of little metal beads and bells. The Kuchi people, from the Persian -koch- meaning migration, are Afghan pashtoons nomads divided in a number of tribes that inhabit areas of Afghanistan and, to a lesser extent, Pakistan. Their jewellery is quite often very colourful using silver, glass and, in some fewer cases, enamel.

A beautiful Mauritanian necklace from Maure and Tuareg groups and which may be found among the Saharwi and in the area of Guelmine in Southern Morocco. It is made of a most appealing combination of silver, agate, glass and garnet beads. Women in the Sahara often wound them around their wrists while they dance. Mid-XXth century or later.

Simple yet attractive necklace from Mali made with recycled glass (p

A lovely Turkoman Afghani necklace made of silver and transparent resin beads. Eye-catching and elegant. 1940