Jewels

A beautiful pair of Berber silver bangles featuring a brilliant work of granulation. This kind of work is very characteristic of the deep south of Morocco (Goulimine), Mauritania and vast areas of Western Sahara. 

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

Dutch chevron glass beads are produced  in the eighteenth century in the city of Amsterdam in order to imitate rock crystal and other precious stones in the trade with the African and American colonies.

Nice patina

An exquisite old silver, red coral and turquoise bracelet. It features a wonderful chiselled and engraved decoration and most appealing rosettes ornated with coral and turquoise cabochons. Its design takes us to the pashtoon tribes in Northern Pakistan and Afghanistan. The quality of the chiselling, engraving and granulation on this piece is outstanding, elegant and well-balanced. First half of the XXth century.

A great old Moroccan Berber silver bracelet from the Occidental Anti-Atlas. Beautiful incised decoration and very nice patina.

A Berber silver and enamel bracelet from the city of Tiznit in South Morocco. Ornated with blue, green and yellow enamel. Very good quality of work. Adjustable size.

Simple yet great Tuareg silver and glass ring (tisek). It features a nice engraved side decoration. It is also ocassionally used as a hair ornament. Great patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert. Mid-XXth century.

It can be used like pendant.

A lovely old silver ring with nine small set turquoises and coral beads. Its shape and design clearly recalls of the Bedouin rings from Oman and other areas of the Arabian Peninsula. 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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. 

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 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 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.

A beautiful antique silver bangle or -gokhru- from Afghanistanthough it may also be found in Palistan and Northwestern India which shows how much acceptance has received its seven-spike bold shape design. Bracelets like this were once used to protect its wearer from unexpected attackers. Made of hollow silver it features a beautiful silver work. It shows a great patina. A piece that will not go certainly unnoticed. First half of the XXth century.  

A simply wonderful old silver and enamel Afghani or Persian -mirror- ring. It is made of silver and beautifully enameled in blue and red. It features a big multi-faceted cabochon made of mirror. This ring is traditionally used in the wedding ceremonies so that the bride may see the bridegroom without staring directly into his eyes. Mid-XXth century.

Old Fulani silver ring. Decorated with a quite characteristic simple engraving design from this ethnic group. For the making of this sort of pieces the Fulani usually use the -lost-wax- casting tecnique as a first stage to subsequently continue to forge the piece. This kind of ring would ocassionally be also used as a head ormanent braided or tied to the hair. Very nice patina. The Fulani people, also known as Fula, Peul or Fulbe, among other, are an ethnic group that inhabits many countries, mainly in Western Africa, Mauritania and Mali. They are probably the largest nomadic group in the world. Mid-XXth century.

A superb Berber old silver and agate ring from Morocco. The central agate, as an -eye-, affords protection to the werer of the ring. The way the stone is set by four prongs symbolizes the four directions. The agata, among the Berbers, is believed to have prophylactic powers. Nice patina. Mid-XXth century.

An old Tuareg silver and glass ring. This type of ring is worn by those who have been to Mecca on pilgrimage (hadji). The green colour, the colour of Islam, of the glass is believed to afford protection to its owner. Lovely patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert. Early XXth century.

An old Fulani silver ring of a most original design that includes the shape of an eye and spiral and granulated decoration. That decoration is meant to protect the wearer and it also quite possibly refers to fertility. The spiral decoration has some resemblance with the like motif used by the Berber as a symbol of the life cicle. Great patina. The Fulani people, also known as Fula, Peul or Fulbe, among other, are an ethnic nomadic group that inhabits many countries, mainly in Western Africa, Mauritania and Mali. Mid-XXth century.

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.

An original old silver bangle from the Sahara Desert in Algeria deep south. Silver sheet with silver applique decoration. Great patina after years of intensive use. Mid-XXth century or earlier.

A lovely Hazara silver, turquoise and coral hinged bracelet from Afghanistan or Northern Pakistan. The design of this piece is particularly lively. It features a very nice silverwork and it is crammed full with turquoise cabochons and a focal central coral one. Its design bears some Uzbeki reminiscences. It fastens with a sliding pin. Mid-XXth century.

An elegant Afghani silver bracelet of a Sindhi origin. Its simple decoration and shape give it superb balance and make its design timeless. Its clasp with a sliding pin is also very original and simple. Slightly restored. Very appealing patina. Mid-Xxth century or earlier.