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  • A Welcome
    Welcome to the Ethnic Jewels Magazine Archive. This is a collection of objects and information which was shared in our Facebook communities. The information is arranged in a fully searchable database which I hope you will enjoy using Thank you for visiting and also for contributing. Warmest wishes Sarah ETHNIC JEWELS MAGAZINE
  • Amulet – Uzbekistan
    Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Amulet from Uzbekistan country – Uzbekistan (Bukhara). Silver gilt, turquoise beads, and a large agate. Amulet for a horse, or to hang on a wall. Circa 1900. Click here to see original post.
  • Belt – Uzbekistan
    Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson  Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Belt from Bukhara, Uzbekistan  Click here to see original post
  • Belt – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A belt of granulated gilt surface with micro turquoise and rubies. It has Tumar pockets on each side with box lids. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Belt Ornament – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino Boss, one of several that would have been used on a man’s belt. Enamelling on gilt silver, with Persian turquoise. Bukhara or Tashkent, from Uzbekistan, mid 19th Century. Click here to see the original post.
  • Bracelet – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – JohannePosted by – Johanne A silver Samarkant bracelet with blue glass stones and coral beads, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Brooch – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Ethnic EmbellishmentsPosted by – Ethnic Embellishments A granulated silver brooch, from Bukhara in Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Cuff – Uzbekistan
    Photo credit – Wendy Morland, PinterestPosted by – Joost Daalder One of a pair of elaborate cuffs in Turkmen style having high style Russian enamelling and carnelian inlay. Created as a gift for the daughter of a Khan of Uzbekistan and presented as a gift by the jeweller in patronage. Ca. late 19th c Uzbekistan. … Continue reading "Cuff – Uzbekistan"
  • Cuffs – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A couple of enamelled cuffs with Russian hall marks, cloisonné on gilt silver. 19th Century, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Cuffs – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A couple of silver gilt cuffs with inlaid turquoise and coral fringe. From Uzbekistan, late 19th Century. Click here to see the original post.
  • Ear Ornaments – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A pair of large silver gilt encrusted ear pendants with turquoise, rubies and coral beads. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Earring – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Ethnic EmbellishmentsPosted by – Ethnic Embellishments A silver and niello earring, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Earrings – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Cam KnuckeyPosted by – Cam Knuckey A pair of Kazak earrings, made up of hollow fire gilt silver with applied silver detailing, set with oval carnelian “cabachons”, tiny turquoises and freshwater pearls. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Head dress – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A heavily encrusted headdress with inlaid turquoise and coral, filigree wire work having gilt over silver combined with silver for contrast. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Horse Ornament – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder A large gilded silver and turquoise neckpiece for a horse from Bukhara (Uzbekistan).  Click here to see the original post.
  • Necklace – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Kathleen McCabe-ElseyPosted by – Kathleen McCabe-Elsey A Khiva (Khorezem) silver necklace, with coral and turqouise, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Necklace – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A necklace of silver with gilt filigree work, inlaid turquoise and faceted glass, and coral beads. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Necklace – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A silver gilt Bukharan necklace with inlaid turquoise, rubies and small corals. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Necklace – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A Bukharan necklace of gilt silver encrusted surface with three dimensional workmanship. With inlaid turquoise on large strap. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Pendant – Uzbekistan
    Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris A pendant from Bukhara, Uzbekistan.  Click here to see original post
  • Pendant – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A large Tumar pendant, made of a gilt silver reticulated surface with inlaid glass stones. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Pendant – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Savanna CaravanPosted by – Savanna Caravan A silver pendant with glass decoration, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Pendant – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Savanna CaravanPosted by – Savanna Caravan A silver, enamel pendant with gold wash front and glass decoration, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Pendant – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – JohannePosted by – Johanne A gilded silver tumar pendant, with turquoise and blue glass stones, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post. 
  • Pendants – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Linda Pastorino A couple of double sided Chapanis with Koran containers that pull out on the sides, micro mosaic turquoise, coral and mother of pearl, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Pendants – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Savanna CaravanPosted by – Savanna Caravan An identical pair of gold wash on silver amulet pendants. Attached to the pendant are several diamond shaped gold wash pendants, inset with turquoise, and coral beads. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Snuff bottle – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Cam KnuckeyPosted by – Cam Knuckey A simple gourd snuff bottle plugged with a leather tassel, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Snuff bottle – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Cam KnuckeyPosted by – Cam Knuckey A gourd bottle grown between clay or wooden panels to deform to design, used as a Tobacco Snuff Bottle. From Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Snuff bottle – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Cam KnuckeyPosted by – Cam Knuckey An Uzbek, gourd and nielloed silver tobacco snuff bottle. Click here to see the original post.
  • Snuff bottles – Uzbekistan
    Picture credit – Cam KnuckeyPosted by – Cam Knuckey A collection of gourd snuff bottles used for carrying tobacco powder, from Uzbekistan. Click here to see the original post.
  • Temporal – Uzbekistan
    Photo Credit: Charlotte Dakin Norris Posted by Charlotte Dakin Norris A restored temporal from Bukhara in Uzbekistan Silver with goldwash, coral, turquoise and glass beads  Click here to see the original post