Jewels

A joyful Afghan old silver, turquoise and resin ring. These multiple cabochon rings, double, triple or even quadruple, are very characteristic of the Kuchi people, nomads of ethnic Pashtun who travel the vast territory between Iran and India, making their creations a rich mixture of influences.

A beautiful old silver and carnelian agate ring from Afghanistan. Nice patina.

A beautiful old silver and carnelian agate cabochon ring from Afghanistan.

A beautiful old silver ring carved with arabesques and carnelian agate cabochon from Afghanistan.

A lovely old silver ring with ten small colored glass cabochons and a bigger central one with a agate carnelian stone. Southern India inspirations. The Kuchi nomads (of Pasthun ethnicity) cross the vast territory that goes from Iran to India, so their creations are always rich fusions of different styles. Unique.

Beautiful and original antique silver ring with eight small colored glass cabochons and a bigger central one with a turquoise stone. It combines influences from Southern India, Nepal and Afghanistan. The Kuchi nomads (of Pasthun ethnicity) cross the vast territory that goes from Iran to India, so their creations are always rich fusions of different styles. Unique.

A beautiful and rare antique silver ring from Afghanistan. Its singularity lies in the ancient so-called Gabri glass bead in the central cabochon that would have usually had a stone attached.

The Gabri glass beads are from the Islamic period, that is, between the 8th and 12th centuries. Produced in the Middle East and spread through Central Asia with the expansion of Islam.

A beautiful and rare antique silver ring from Afghanistan. Its singularity lies in the ancient so-called Gabri glass bead in the central cabochon that would have usually had a stone attached.

The Gabri glass beads are from the Islamic period, that is, between the 8th and 12th centuries. Produced in the Middle East and spread through Central Asia with the expansion of Islam.

A beautiful and rare antique silver ring from Afghanistan. Its singularity lies in the ancient so-called Gabri glass bead in the central cabochon that would have usually had a stone attached.

The Gabri glass beads are from the Islamic period, that is, between the 8th and 12th centuries. Produced in the Middle East and spread through Central Asia with the expansion of Islam.

A beautiful and rare antique silver ring from Afghanistan. Its singularity lies in the ancient so-called Gabri glass bead in the central cabochon that would have usually had a stone attached.

The Gabri glass beads are from the Islamic period, that is, between the 8th and 12th centuries. Produced in the Middle East and spread through Central Asia with the expansion of Islam.

A beautiful and elegant old silver and carnelian agate ring from Afghanistan. It is clearly seen in the polished cabochon stone the double tracing of the hole that indicates that it was used as a bead for a necklace and that it is undoubtedly much older than the ring itself. Carnelian beads from the Indian subcontinent are documented in deposits as disparate and distant as the Niger basin or Mesopotamia and in times as old as the Sumerian civilization.

A spectacular old silver and carnelian ring. Features a precious filigree square base that could very well have been a Zar ring from Oman. The cabochon houses a precious agate carnelian stone bead held by a silver rod. The Zar rings from Oman protect against the evil one (Jinns) and are used in the exorcism ceremonies. Beautiful patina.

A charming old turquoise and silver ring from Afghanistan. The setting is formed by a rosette of little silver domes with a lovely central turquoise cabochon 

A wonderful old silver and turquoise Afghan ring. Balanced granulated work and a large cabochon that houses a beautiful turquoise stone. Lovely patina.

An old silver bangle featuring the characteristic geometrical incised decoration and with some areas in black and red. This kind of piece is mainly found in Mauritania, Western Sahara and areas of southern Morocco. 

A very attractive Berber old silver bracelet. It has lost part of its chiselled decoration due to intensive use but it has got a wonderful patina instead. 

A cute old Moroccan Berber silver bangle ornated with incised decoration. In the origin it was a city piece of jewellery. As a part of a seven bangle set they were known as "simana" in reference to the seven days of the week. Other names: -slouk-, that is, -threads of iron-. 

A cute old Moroccan Berber silver bangle ornated with incised decoration. In the origin it was a city piece of jewellery. As a part of a seven bangle set they were known as "simana" in reference to the seven days of the week. Other names: -slouk-, that is, -threads of iron-. 

A superb and rare old Berber bracelet from the region of Central Anti Atlas in Morocco. Made of silver and featuring great incised niello and enamelled decoration usually found among the Ida ou Nadif or Ida ou Zekri tribes. First half of the XXth century. 

An original old silver spiral -snake-bracelet from the Kuchi group in Afghanistan. It is decorated with some glass cabochons. Very nice patina. 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. Mid-XXth century o anterior.

An original Pashtoon old silver hinged cuff from Afghanistan or Northern Pakistan. It show a nice and simple engraved and emossed decoration. The well faded central medallions may have been coins that have worn out as a result of intensive traditional use. Its closes with a sliding pin. Mid-XXth century or earlier.

A superb Kuchi old silver bracelet from Afghanistan engraved an chiselled with attractive rosettes. Wonderful patina.

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. It has become extremely popular among those practising traditional oriental dances and -belly-dancing-. First half of the XXth century.

A lovely old silver Afghan hiunged bracelet. Very nice and elegant decoration and wonderful patina. So easy to wear!.

An old mixed spiked metal cuff from the nomad group of the Kuchi, inhabiting large areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its design reminds in a way of the thorny silver bracelets that can be found in Oman. Do not miss the chance to make a statement!.

A superb old silver cuff featuring a truly outstanding niello floral decoration. We have found it in Afghanistan but the design and technique takes us to old Uzbek and Eastern Turkey (Van region). A very fortunate and rare finding that you should not miss.

A superb Kuchi old silver bracelet from Afghanistan. It features a great and attractive chiselling and embossing silverwork. It probably was not only an ornament but also served defense purposes. Wonderful patina.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. It has become extremely popular among those practising traditional oriental dances and -belly-dancing-. First half of the XXth century.

A lovely old Afghani or Pakistani hollow silver bracelet from the Sindhi group. It shows a nice engraved decoration and a very attractive patina. Mid-XXth century.

A beautiful antique silver cuff from the Turkmen tribe of the Tekke inhabiting Turkmenistan and neigbouring countries such as Afghanistan. Its is ornated with carnelians and features a characteristic engraved decoration. It shows some traces of fire gilding and a superb patina. A piece full of character. It does not bend much so please make sure it will fit your wrist!.

A gorgeous old Hazara hinged cuff from Afghanistan featuring a wonderful engraved decoration and ornated with rows of small glass cabochons. Lovely patina. It closes with a long sliding pin.

A great antique silver cuff from the Turkmen tribe of the Ersari. The Ersari is one of the main five Turkmen tribes inhabiting Turkmenistan and some neighboring countries. It shows a beautiful engraved decoration and a lovely patina. It is not very flexible so please make sure it will fit you!.

A lovely old Moroccan silver bangle featuring the characteristic incised geometrical incised decoration and with some areas decorated in black and red and showing a wonderful silver granulation work. This kind of pieces a found mainly in Mauritania, Western Sahara and areas of Southern Morocco. 

A pai of old Moroccan silver bangles featuring the characteristic incised geometrical incised decoration and with some areas decorated in black and red and showing a wonderful silver granulation work. This kind of pieces are found mainly in Mauritania, Western Sahara and areas of Southern Morocco. 

A lovely old Moroccan Berber silver bangles ornated with incised decoration, probably from the region of the Ida ou Tanane. In the origin it was a city piece of jewellery. As a part of a seven bangle set they were known as "simana" in reference to the seven days of the week. Other names: -slouk-, that is, -threads of iron-. 

A very attractive Berber old silver bracelet. It has lost part of its chiselled decoration due to intensive use but it has got a wonderful patina instead. The decoration points to the area of Essaouira (Mogador).

A superb old Berber knobby bracelet -deblij- from the region of Tafraout-Tiznit in Morocco. Made of silver and featuring great incised and enamelled decoration. Beautiful!.

A nice Tuareg silver and glass ring (tisek). It features a nice engraved side decoration. It is also ocassionally used as a hair ornament. Nice patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.