Ethnic, African, Indian & Handmade Jewelry

We offer a broad spectrum of collectible ethnic and tribal jewelry from many countries and cultures. Our collection is always evolving, but we usually have Egyptian, African, Persian, Middle Eastern and Indian Jewelry. Many people love this type of jewelry for the hand made qualities and the unique beauty. You will find many types of materials used including brass, silver, copper, bone, horn, glass, amber, ceramics and more. Considerable efforts are made to research each piece and describe it as best we can. These beautiful pieces are all vintage, and have not been polished.

This necklace consists of large carved horn disks. The disk beads are graduated and come from water buffalo horn. They are beautifully carved in a floral pattern. The horn is lightly stained black, but you can see the natural grain in it. It ends with smaller round beads and a lobster clasp. See other views A, B Circa 1970's

Length: 22 ½ inches

This is a fabulous multi-strand bone necklace. It consists of five strands of hand carved bone rondelles. They are gracefully draped down the front from ornate carved spacers. It has a handmade floral bone bead clasp that slides through a traditional twine loop. See other views A, B, C, D, E

Length: 22 inches

Vintage African Tribal necklace that is composed of 10x2mm ostrich eggshell heishe beads on a copper wire choker. This fabulous trade bead mix also includes butterscotch amber trade beads in the center, hammered brass beads and a fish vertebrae. It features a carved black ebony mask pendant that is hooked on the end of the necklace. It has a hook and eye clasp made of copper. This necklace is really unique and has a fabulous ethnic look. These eggshell beads appear to be old, because the shells are 2mm thick and newer ones are much thinner. See other views A, B, C, D

Length: Choker 15 inches - pendant dangles 8 inches below

Vintage multi-strand necklace composed of red glass beads, that look very much like coral. They are irregularly shaped and hand cut. There are hand made silver plated beads with turquoise and red glass cabochons accenting the red beads. It has a lobster claw clasp and small silver plated beads at the top. This necklace is lovely and you will enjoy wearing it. See other views A, B.

Length: 34 inches

This large brass necklace consists of round beads and halves. The beads are graduated and have a barrel clasp. The beads have a nice patina. This necklace is a large statement piece sure to become a favorite. See other views A, B. Circa 1960.

Length: 28 inches

This necklace consists of three strands of hand carved bone beads in a variety of shapes and sizes. The focal point is a carved horn bird that is offset. It has a handmade metal hook clasp. See other views A, B

Length: 24 inches

This pretty necklace consists of Peruvian coins and ceramic beads. The beads are hand painted a cobalt blue. The coins are genuine old Peruvian coins that are dated 1965 and 1957. There is a small Inca God pendant dangling on the very bottom. The necklace is strung on black braided leather with no clasp. It is long enough to slip over your neck. See other views A, B. C.

Length: 35 inches

This colorful necklace is made from glass African Trade Beads. The beads are a wonderful mix of different styles and colors of beads. They are all handmade glass sandcast beads. They are strung in the traditional way on raffia. See other views A, B, C

Length: 34 ½ inches

Wonderful and exotic hand made sterling silver bracelet with five elephants encircling the cuff. It has stamped circles along the edges and an interesting leaf design in the background. This design is often called Elephants on Parade, and they all have their trunks up for good luck. Signed 925. It weighs 43.8 grams, See View A, B, C, D

Size: 1½ inches wide

This necklace consists of two large graduated tubes of horn and a diamond shaped horn pendant. The horn has been expertly carved to look like snakeskin or scales. The horn is lightly stained black, but where it is carved the color is a lighter brown. It has black disk and round beads for accents and ends with smaller round black horn beads and a lobster clasp. All the beads are hand carved. See other views A, B C D

Length: 21 ½ inches

This vintage coral necklace is composed of rare blue denim coral and shell heishe beads. It has a large black fossilized shark's tooth as a pendant. It is finished with liquid silver beads and a silver barrel clasp. See another view and a close-up of the pendant. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 18½ inches

Fabulous black coral necklace that has a large pendant. It is made with long tubes that are connected with silver tone rings. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. You can see the growth rings on the ends of the coral and on the pendant. The pendant is a large piece of coral that was cut at angle. It has a silver tone spring ring. See view A, View B. View C~ Circa 1960.

Length: 24 inches

Arts and Crafts necklace with a unique pendant made of petrified wood. It dangles from a 17 inch sterling silver chain. It is in a sterling setting that has nice silver craftsmanship around the sides and on the textured back. Probably Native American made. Click here to see the back - Chain and pendant signed Sterling ~Circa 1960

Length: 17" chain- 3 ½ " pendant

Wonderful abstract sterling silver pendant and earring set. When I found the set the pendant was hanging on an old piece of leather. There isn't a hole in the pendant, the cord or necklace can run through the top section. The matching earrings are on sterling posts. Marked 925 - See the earrings, back.

Size: 2 inches (pendant)
         ¾ inches (earrings)

This is a fabulous antique handmade Evil Eye Charm or Pendant. It has been considered a talisman in many cultures to ward off evil for centuries. This one is double sided and has lots of nice details, It is more ornate then most I have seen. This pendant or charm would be pretty on a necklace or a bracelet. It has some age appropriate wear and condition blemishes. Unmarked but tests to be sterling silver. See another view.  

Size: 1 inch

Vintage handmade bone hook and eye clasps. These were hand carved and each one is slightly different as you can see. The bone is a light ivory colored and is smooth with little or no grain visible. Sold as a set, Circa 1970's

Size: Hooks 1-1½ inches
          Eyes ¾- 1½ inches

Vintage handmade bone eyes or bails. These were hand carved and each one is slightly different as you can see. The bone is a light ivory colored and is smooth with little or no grain visible. I can see many uses for these. Circa 1970's

Size: 1-1½ inches

These pendants are made from Water Buffalo horn. These are solid pieces made from the tips. This traditional shape has often been used for toggles. Some have white streaks in them and some are completely black. They all have been polished to a mirror finish. The sizes and shapes vary. There is a 2mm hole through the top. See a close-up.

Size: 1 ½ - 2 inches

This vintage brass cuff has an intricate etched design. It has a raised ridge running through the center with a leaf pattern on each half. It has a soft patina and is in wonderful condition. Unsigned See View A, B

Size: ½ inch wide

I love this vintage hand carved bone bracelet. It has mellowed to a wonderful soft buttery color. Each piece was nicely carved in a curve, so that all the pieces fit together in a domed shape. It's surface shows that it was loved and worn often. You'll want to wear it often too. It has been restrung with new stretch cord and it is very secure. One piece has a hairline cracks and there are a few scratches, but that just gives it more character. Probably made in India. See view A, B

Size: 1 inch wide

Skilled artisans in India know how to make mosaic jewelry better than anyone. This is a great example of a turquoise and brass mosaic bracelet. The brass edging is etched with a pattern and the inside has a brushed finish. This is a great 1/2 inch bangle to layer and mix with others. Circa 1970's. Signed Made in India. See View A, B, C

Size: Inside Diameter 2 ¾ inches ; ½ inch wide

Egyptian pectoral necklace hand made of hammered brass pieces and chain. It has 3 large turquoise colored stones inlaid on the front and an abstract Jackal going up one side. This necklace is a dramatic statement piece that you will have fun wearing. See other views A, B, C.

Pectoral size: 4½ x 5 inches

Long Silver Chain with a Taxco Ankh pendant. The Ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life (actually an Hieroglyphic sign). It has a spring ring closure. It is signed Taxco Mexico 925 on the bail of the pendant. See a close up of the pendant and see the signature.

Length: Chain -25 inches & Pendant 2 " inches

This large brass necklace consists of several different shapes and styles of brass beads. The beads are graduated and have a barrel clasp, the necklace is long and measures 30 inches. The beads have a nice patina and show some age. See another view. Circa 1960.

Length: 30 inches

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