Jewels

An old Tuareg silver and agate ring. This type of ring is worn by those who have been to Mecca on pilgrimage (hadji). Stones such as agate are believed among the Tuareg to afford protection to its owner. Lovely patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.

An old Tuareg silver and agate ring. This type of ring is worn by those who have been to Mecca on pilgrimage (hadji). Stones such as agate are believed among the Tuareg to afford protection to its owner. Lovely patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert.

A beautiful silver ring from Mauritania or Morocco. It is decorated with  wonderful silver granulation and a slice of an old Murano glass -chevron- bead. This kind of ring is quite characteristic of the area of Goulimine in Southern Morocco and Mauritania. In fact, sometimes this sort of arrangement and the way the slice of bead is used is referred to as -gem- or -pearl- from Goulimine. These beads were very much valued in Africa since the XVIth century and were used as trade beads.

A beautiful old Moroccan Berber silver bangle ornated. Easy wearable and with an attractive patina.

A joyful Afgan silver ring featuring a central cabochon made of a faceted piece of mirror surrounded by smaller cabochons of turquoise and coral. Most original and charming.

A beautiful Afghan old silver ring decorated with a central agate cabochon surrounded by smaller turquoise ones. Eye-catching and easy wearable.

A great Afghan old silver square ring. It is entirely decorated with nice incised motifs and it shows a inscription in Arabic characters on top. Superb patina. 

A charming old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan.

A simple yet appealing old Afghan silver ring and facetted agate. Lovely.

A nice Afghan old silver and agate cabochon ring. Nice patina.

An Afghan old silver and resin ring. Very original.

An old Afghan silver and turquoise ring.

An original old Afghan silver and turquoise ring.

A lovely Afghan silver and lapislazuli ring.

Original silver and resin Afghan ring.

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

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

An old Afghan silver and turquoise cabochon ring.

An old Afghan silver and turquoise cabochons ring. Lovely!.

A silver and turquoise Afghan old ring. The mount is quite original and features a wonderful patina.

A great old Kuchi silver bracelet from Afghanistan. It is made of many units of silver strung cotton cords in parallel rows. It closes with a flat coin-like piece decorated with seems to be a mosque or a mausoleum and an end loop. Similar examples using this same technique may be found also in Indian neighbouring state of Punjab. Beautiful and eye catching.   

A charming old Moroccan Berber silver bracelet. Its features a beatiful incised vegetal decoration. Lively and easy wearable.

An old Tuareg silver and agate ring. This type of ring is worn by those who have been to Mecca on pilgrimage (hadji). Stones such as agate are believed among the Tuareg to afford protection to its owner. Lovely patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert. 

A lovely old Tuareg silver bangle featuring the characteristic geometrical incised decoration and with some areas in black and red. This kind of pieces are found mainly in Mauritania, Western Sahara and areas of southern Morocco. 

A favourite of all time!. A superb old silver and enamel ring from Afghanistan or Pakistan. The blue and green enamel is very attractive and the floral pattern very elegant. Nicely decorated at the bottom and with a wonderful patina. A most covetable ring.   

A great 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 beautiful old hollow silver bracelet from Afghanistan. Its engraved and punched decoration is simple yet extremely attractive. Its snake head shaped ends are a distinctive feature of this kind of bracelets. A great patina and easy wearable.

A superb old Berber silver and enamel bracelet from the Aït Baha Chtouka in the province of the same name in Morocco. It features an outstanding chiselling silverwork with a most attractive silky patina. The use of enamel in the central rosette around the focal glass cabochon evidences how close this area is to the region of Tiznit. A wonderful piece. 

A stunner old Afghan silver and carnelian or agate ring. Its design is quite a statement, powerful and attractive. The silverwork is very original with a fringe of silver domes, silver appliqué and granulation-like silver embossed dots. The mellow color of the stone cabochon makes a superb focal point. Beautiful.

A charming old silver and beads Afghan ring. Its dome-lile design is very original and pleasing. The little colourful beads add a lively touch that boosts the wonderful delicacy of the chiselling and silverwire applique work. Great patina and most easily wearable. What else can be asked for?. 

A beautiful old silver hinged cuff from Afghanistan. It shows a superb weathered silverwork in its main body that adds to its appeal overall and a superb patina. An almost architectural piece. Similar pieces which varying decorative patterns, may be also found in Pakistan and some areas of India. A great piece.

An oll and big silver and agate Afgan ring. Agates, according to local belief common to other Islamic areas, have a protective power for the wearer.

An old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan. Agates, according to local belief common to other Islamic areas, have a protective power for the wearer.

A nice old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan. 

Simple old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan.

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