Tuesday, 29 September 2009

A short necklace, a combination of Corals, Turquoise, Indian Silver beads and Agates.
Antique Silver Bedouin amulet with onyx centrepiece, transformed into a pendant. This piece is one off, and one of my personal favourite. The necklace falls right below the collar bone. Amulets and coins are parts of Middle Eastern Bedouin heritage. Silver Bedouin jewelry is one of a few art forms of the desert dwellers, made beautiful by their spartan surroundings. It is more than adornment; it is also a woman's personal wealth. The jewelries are part of the woman's dowry.
Corals that comes in various shapes and colours often seen worn by the women, together with other beads and stones of different colours each contains different properties, for the well being of the wearer. Shades of blue and white, are most popular as it is said to ward of evil eye.

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