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Afghani Lapis Pendant
Handmade in Afghanistan
(not available)
Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures presents a unique collection of one of a kind ethnic jewelry pieces, crafted from antique and modern trade beads.  Some are handcrafted by MT!JT and others are by native artists.  You will find beaded jewelry from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, India, Europe, and North America here. 
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Carnelian Drop-Bead Necklace
This 24 inch long stunner is made from huge carnelian nugget beads and Indian chalcedony.  Carnelian is actually a form of chalcedony, so the stones look beautiful together.  They are accented by Indian pot-metal beads and Bali sterling silver.  This is a very substantial necklace, not for the faint-of-heart!
~$85~
handmade beaded necklace, African


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Somali Copal Amber & Venetian Millefiore Trade Beads
This fabulous trade bead mix also includes brass baule beads, turquoise, coral, and a wonderful brass fish charm.   The necklace is 18 inches long, excluding the central stack of beads.
~$120~
telsum, trade beads, African
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Ethiopian Telsum Bead Necklace
This necklace is handcrafted primarily from antique African trade beads.  It is approximately 18 inches long and contains 1800s Venetian whiteheart trade beads from West Africa, pipestone from Ghana (also called bauxite, although some people say these are different materials~~I don’t know), red and white striped Bohemian trade beads also traded in West Africa.  The center-pieces are older Telsum amulets, handmade in Ethiopia.  The  wire, hook, and chain are all sterling silver.  This necklace is a one-of-a-kind original.
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Afghanistan, lapis
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Afghani Lapis Necklace
Handmade in Afghanistan
The leaf-shaped pendant is 1 inch across, 1 1/2 inches high, excluding the dangles, and is 19 inches in total length.  The metal is  a silver/tin alloy called "gillett."  Made in Afghanistan, these necklaces were brought by stealth to Pakistan to be shipped out, avoiding the Taliban.  Lapis lazuli, the deep blue stone bead, has been prized since neolithic times. It is only mined in the Badakshan district of Afghanistan. The mine entrance is up a very steep hill, and the path has leftover landmines which were dropped by Russians during the Afghan war. The Afghani miners send their bags of lapis down the hill ahead of them, to set off any unexploded mines. This necklace has incredible metalwork detail!
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Afghani, lapis
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Afghani LapisNecklace
Handmade in Afghanistan
The round pendant is 1 1/2 inches across, and is 20 1/2 inches in total length.  The metal is a silver/tin alloy called "gillett."  Made in Afghanistan, these necklaces were brought by stealth to Pakistan to be shipped out, avoiding the Taliban.  Lapis lazuli, the deep blue stone bead, has been prized since neolithic times. It is only mined in the Badakshan district of Afghanistan. The mine entrance is up a very steep hill, and the path has leftover landmines which were dropped by Russians during the Afghan war. The Afghani miners send their bags of lapis down the hill ahead of them, to set off any unexploded mines. This necklace has incredible metalwork detail!
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recycled jewelry, India
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Indian Necklace
Handmade in India
This brightly colored necklace is strung from Indian-made e beads, large frosted green glass (probably from recycled bottles), and painted metal beads.  It is approximately 40 inches long, strung as an endless necklace.
~$25~
glass bead necklace
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Wodaabe-Style Glass & Brass Necklace
This 16 inch necklace is a replica of the festival necklaces worn by men and women of the Wodaabe tribe in Central Niger, Nigeria, and Cameroun.  Many strands of beads are piled on for the Yaake dance, during which a young man competes to woo the woman of his choice.  Hours go into the grooming rituals prior to the event.  Brass rings accent the strung e beads.  The clasp is gold-filled.
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coptic cross
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Coptic Cross Necklace
A pot metal Coptic cross hangs with vintage Bohemian trade beads and cobalt blue Dogon beads (Holland) from the 1800s.  Both types of beads were traded in Africa.  Silver chain and hook bring the necklace to 18".
~$25~
recycled glass beads
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West African Trade Bead Necklace
Older Venetian drawn glass beads and cobalt blue Ghanian powdered glass beads alternate in this 18 inch necklace.  The Ghanian beads are probably made from recycled bottle glass.
~$25~
Hebron glass beads
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Antique Hebron Bead Necklace
Spectacular 300 year old wound glass beads from the Hebron region of the Middle East.  Bronze-toned metal spacers and gold-filled chain and hook bring the necklace to 18 inches.
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telsum beads, bohemian glass beads
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Ethiopian Telsum Bead Necklace
A smaller version of the Telsum necklace above, featuring whitehearts, Bohemian beads, and pipestone along with the Ethiopian Telsum amulet.  Silver chain and hook bring the necklace to 18".
~$25~
baule beads
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Baule Bead Bracelet
These flat brass beads are from the Baule (also spelled Baoule) people of the Ivory coast.  They are paired here with vintage whitehearts.
~$22~
handmade bracelet
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Masai Seed Bead Bracelet
Beautiful seed bead bracelet created by Masai women, using local designs.  Hook & eye closures, 8 inches.
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handmade bracelet
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Masai Seed Bead Bracelet
Beautiful seed bead bracelet created by Masai women, using local designs.  Hook & eye closures, 8 inches.
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handmade beaded bracelet
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West African Sandcast Trade Bead Bracelet
Multi-colored beads are made in Ghana by a unique process from ground up recycled bottle glass.  Each made to order.  Example shown with Coptic cross.
~$13.50~
bohemian glass beads
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Bohemian Striped Trade Bead Bracelet
Vintage Bohemian beads traded in Africa.  Crisp red, white, and blue stripes.
~$13~
Kenyan trade beads
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Kenyan Trade Bead
Kenyan-made necklaces, featuring an older trade bead along with bohemian striped beads.  Leather necklace (no clasp) is from 25-27 inches.
~$12~
glass bead necklace, African
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Kenyan Trade Bead
Kenyan-made necklaces, featuring an older trade bead along with bohemian striped beads.  Leather necklace (no clasp) is from 25-27 inches.
~$12~
African jewelry
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Kenyan Trade Bead
Kenyan-made necklaces, featuring an older trade bead along with bohemian striped beads.  Leather necklace (no clasp) is from 25-27 inches.
~$12~
bohemian beaded necklace
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Kenyan Trade Bead
Kenyan-made necklaces, featuring an older trade bead along with bohemian striped beads.  Leather necklace (no clasp) is from 25-27 inches.
~$12~
trade bead necklace
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 Bohemian Striped Trade Bead Necklace
17 inches of vintage African trade beads on an adjustable length hemp cord.  Really pretty crisp red and white stripes.
~$25~
antique trade beads, north american
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North American Trade Bead Necklace
16 3/4 inches of antique (1800s) trade beads on an adjustable length hemp cord.  Beautiful colored glass with a grainy texture.
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west african beads
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West African Sandcast Trade Bead Necklace
17 inches of sandcast trade beads on an adjustable length hemp cord.  Multi-colored beads are made in Ghana by a unique process from ground up recycled bottle glass.
~$18~

   

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