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SKU: TAL-1062
Two Strand Sterling Silver Amulet with Antique Venetian Glass Trade and Hand Painted Bone Bead Necklaces
$945.00Overall Lengths: 16″ and 16″
Lovely two strand antique Venetian glass trade beads with hand painted ox bone bead necklace and antique handmade Turkman sterling silver amulet with carnelian cabochon. The clasps are handmade sterling silver hinged security clasps. Necklaces are meant to be worn either together or separately. Three necklaces in one! -
SKU: TAL-1053
Carnelian Intaglio Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Encased Carnelian Intaglio Amulet
$1,475.00Overall Length: 22″
Hand knotted stunning old Indus Valley carnelian intaglio bead necklace with an ancient Bactrian Greek Emperor carnelian solid sterling silver intaglio pendant secured by a handcrafted sterling silver clasp with garnet cabochon. Ancient carnelian was the stone of courage for the Romans. It is thought to restore motivation and creativity as well as attract romance.
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SKU: TAL-1036
To Coin A Phrase Necklace
$1,675.00Overall Length: 18″
Ancient coins handsewn to leather with Mauritius shells and Moroccan coral bead hang with very old Mille Fore (thousand flowers) Venetian trade beads in this gorgeous talisman necklace. Shells, brought by the ebb and flow of the waves, represent the mystical qualities of birth, death and resurrection. Coral is a talisman to bring safe passage to those who travel on or near the water
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SKU: TAL-1058
Handmade Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Bead Telsum Necklace with Antique Tuareg Tcherot Amulet
$1,145.00Overall Length: 23.5″
Wrapped in blue indigo dyed cloth called tagelmoust, the adult males of the semi-nomadic NW Saharan Tuareg tribes excelled in multiple metal smithing and leather jewelry. These handcrafted elegant amulets were worn around necks or tied to the blue veils or familial tents to ward off evil, hatred, and disease. The fine hand etched designs in this silver amulet are a wonderful cultural example of Tuareg jewelry making skill. Assembled with stunning lapis lazuli intaglio and telsum beads, an unusual accessory is born.
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SKU: TAL-1073
Antique Handmade Enamel and Silver Berber Hijab Talisman with Antique “Skunk” Venetian Trade Bead Necklace
$1,385.00Overall Length: 16″
Lovely very antique handmade tribal enamel Berber hijab talisman with antique Venetian “skunk” trade beads (circa 1800s) and sterling silver focal beads and security clasp. Primary used for adornment, Berber hijab talisman, crafted by Moroccan silversmiths, often contained prayers written on cloth inside and were worn on the chest. The lovely trade beads were made in the 1800s by the Venetian glass guilds in Murano, Italy, primarily to be used in trade. They were named “skunk” beads because their glass patterns simulated a skunk’s markings.
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SKU: TAL-1060-4
Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Bead Necklace with Ancient Moroccan Hirz Amulet
$1,525.00Overall Length: 16.5″
Hand knotted handcrafted very unusual lapis lazuli intaglio bead necklace with stunning ancient enameled Berber Hirz silver amulet and artisan sterling silver hinged security clasp. Ancient lapis lazuli has been revered by many cultures for its spectacular cobalt blue color. Titian, Michelangelo and Vermeer all used the crushed blue in their paintings and murals. Is the stone of wisdom and royalty. Powerful lapis lazuli is an ancient protective gemstone. The ancient Moroccan Berber handmade Hirz is a protective amulet that would have been worn on the chest. -
SKU: TAL-1086
Baroque Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver Islamic Talisman
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Lovely hand knotted Baroque pearl and hand made coin silver bead necklace with stunning sterling silver Berber amulet and hand crafted sterling silver hinged security clasp. Baroque pearls became fashionable in important jewelry in the 1600s because of their irregular, elaborate shapes. Vermeer’s 17th c. “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” iconic painting showcases beautiful Baroque pearls. Historically, wearing this talisman’s “divine guidance” helps the wearer stay grounded and protected from evil. The Arabic inscription literally means “Allah is Great”. -
SKU: TAL-1023
Pearl and Silver Antique Balochi Amulet Necklace
$895.00Overall Length 17″
Champagne freshwater Baroque pearl and handcrafted silver focal bead necklace with antique tribal Balochi box talisman pendant. Ancient Balochistan shares territory with Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Largely nomadic, the Baloch people believe in the powers of the wind and the sea and wore lovely talisman pendants to protect them from the dangers of rugged daily life.
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SKU: TAL-1085
Baroque Pearl Necklace Century Old Handmade Silver Coptic Cross
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Lovely hand knotted Baroque Pearl and hand made mixed metal bead necklace with stunning silver Ethiopian Coptic cross and hand crafted sterling silver hinged security clasp. This lovely handmade, century old, elegantly simple, Coptic Christian cross symbolizes the four gospels in its four arms and the intersection is the unity of earth with heaven. Baroque pearls became fashionable in jewelry in the 1600s because of their irregular, elaborate shapes. Vermeer’s 17th c. “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” iconic painting showcases a beautiful Baroque pearl.
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SKU: TAL-1082
Baroque Pearl Necklace “Antique Handmade Silver Prayer Box Amulet
$945.00Overall Length: 17″
Hand knotted Baroque pearl necklace with handmade Ethiopian metal focal beads and very old stunning handmade authentic kitab Tuareg Silver Gris Gris (means talisman) hand engraved silver talisman These amulets were worn typically by SW Saharan Tuareg men and women for good luck, protection from evil and for good health.
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SKU: TAL-1087
Baroque Pearl Necklace Handmade Silver Star of David Lion Of Judah Amulet
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Lovely hand knotted Baroque Pearl and hand made mixed metal bead necklace with stunning high grade silver Ethiopian Star of David Lion of Judah amulet and hand crafted sterling silver hinged security clasp. Baroque pearls became fashionable in jewelry in the 1600s because of their irregular, elaborate shapes. Vermeer’s 17th c. “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” iconic painting showcases beautiful Baroque pearls. The Star of David has been a symbol of he Jewish religion since the Middle Ages. This particular antique amulet was handcrafted in Ethiopia. The lion is an ancient symbol of power and strength and relates to Jacob’s son, Judah.
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SKU: TAL-1088
Baroque Pearl Necklace Handmade Solid Silver Prayer Box Talisman with Telsums
$995.00Overall Length: 17″
Hand knotted Baroque pearl necklace with handmade Ethiopian metal focal beads and old stunning handmade authentic kitab Tuareg Silver Gris Gris (talisman) hand engraved silver amulet. These pendants were worn typically by SW Saharan Tuareg men and women for good luck, protection from evil and for good health. -
SKU: TAL-1039
The Blue Men of the Sahara Necklace
$925.00Overall Length: 16″, 18″, 21″
Wrapped in blue indigo dyed cloth called tagelmoust, the adult males of the semi-nomadic Saharan Tuareg tribes excelled in multiple metal-smithing and leather jewelry. These handcrafted elegant amulets were worn around necks or tied to their blue veils or familial tents to ward off evil, hatred, and disease. The fine hand etched designs in this silver and leather amulet are a wonderful cultural example of Tuareg jewelry making skill. Assembled with three rows of handmade batik, pierced, saw-edge camel bone and sterling silver Balinese face beads, an unusual accessory is born.
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SKU: TAL-1080
Silver Spiral Amulets Antique Venetian Trade Bead Necklace
$1,250.00Overall Length: 17.75″
Statement necklace with five sacred silver spiral disk amulets, hand crafted focal beads, black with blue stripe antique handmade Venetian glass trade beads and sterling silver artisan hinged security clasp. The sacred spiral across cultures symbolizes universal perpetual growth and expansion–think rings of a tree, your finger prints, the Milky Way moving in a spiral. For some cultures the spiral represents the life force of the universe and is a symbol of eternity with no apparent beginning or end.
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SKU: TAL-1081
Handmade Moroccan Bead Necklace Carved Black Jade Pendant
$1,295.00Overall Length: 18.75″
Stunning handmade antique Moroccan bead necklace with carved black jade figure pendant. The lovely Moroccan beads have the evil eye carved into them for protection from harm, disease, bad intentions or the like. Energetically, sacred jade is considered a self-healing comforting stone facilitating balance and optimism thereby lowering stress. Black jade specifically is a stone of protection against negativity. -
SKU: TAL-1001
Silver Pearl Turquoise Vintage Prayer Box Necklace
$795.00Drop Length: 21″
Hand knotted silver fresh water pearl necklace with handmade turquoise tear drop focal beads and large antique hand made Telsum prayer box. Telsum prayer boxes promote fertility and protection. Turquoise purifies and transforms the spirit, promoting self love.
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SKU: TAL-1056
Turquoise Bead Necklace Large Handmade Telsum Prayer Box Pendant
$945.00Overall Length: 18″
Vintage turquoise bead and handmade focal bead necklace with handcrafted telsum amulet. Ancient turquoise is revered for its ability to quiet the mind and promote self love. It is frequently held during meditation.
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SKU: TAL-1011
Cornflower Blue Bone Coptic Pendant Necklace
$175.00Drop Length: 23″
Hand knotted pale cornflower blue bone bead necklace with blue contrast thread, pearl and hand made metal focal beads and coptic cross pendant.
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SKU: TAL-1003
Pewter Sterling Silver Afghan Kuchi Necklace
$325.00Overall Length: 19″
Hand knotted pewter pumpkin seed bead necklace with Afghan kuchi pendant inlaid with black onyx. Afghan kuchi means nomadic. Black onyx enhances courage and power.
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SKU: TAL-1010
White Pearl Rose Quartz Om Pendant Necklace
$295.00Drop Length: 24″
Hand knotted pearl necklace with deep pink contrast thread, brass capped rose quartz focal beads and rectangular pendant with OM symbol. The OM is the symbol for the sound of the universe.
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SKU: TAL-1021
Brass Mandala Pendant Necklace
$425.00Overall Length: 32.5″
Hand knotted antique bicone bead necklace with hand made brass and silver Turkman focal beads and large hand cast brass tribal shield pendant using the Lost Wax Method.
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SKU: TAL-1029
Three Strand Champagne Baroque Pearl and Talisman Necklace
$595.00Overall Lengths: 18″, 19″, 23″
Three strand Baroque champagne pearl necklace with silver handmade focal beads, sterling silver artisan clasp and a handcrafted tribal talisman coin silver pendant. These talisman were handmade by nomadic people to wear for protection from harm, disease and to keep the evil eye away.
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SKU: TAL-1078-2
Nepali Burnt Bone Bead Necklace Soochow Carved Tribal Scroll Jade Talisman
$995.00Overall Length: 18.25″
Hand knotted burnt Yak bone bead necklace with hand carved Soochow tribal scroll jade amulet. Ancient Chinese Soochow arts and crafts (now called Suzhou) can be traced back to the Stone Age. The handmade burnt bone beads were used in Nepal and Tibet also as talismans against evil. They were often used in religious rites. Buddhism reveres the use of bone as a sign of impermanence and reverence for the animal who gave so much to the tribe.
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SKU: TAL-1037
Vintage Ethiopian Engagement Telsum Amulet with Handmade Coin Silver Bead Necklace
$495.00Overall Length: 19″
Handmade Ethiopian telsum prayer box amulet with handmade coin silver beads and telsums. This interesting amulet, imbued with the powers of prayers, served a multitude of needs–for protection, fortune and safety. The telsums hanging in between the handmade necklace beads are important symbols of fertility. This combination might have been worn by an Ethiopian bride on her wedding day.
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SKU: TAL-1025
Antique Tuareg Pendant on Burnt Horn Bead Necklace
$645.00Drop Length: 24″
Antique hand-carved burnt horn bead necklace with a wonderful large old Tuareg pendant. Buffalo horn prevents self destructive and negative thoughts. SW Saharan Tuareg nomads wore these handcrafted beautiful amulets for protection and passage to safety.
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SKU: TAL-1048
Turquoise Howlite Tube Prayer Box Pendant Necklace
$745.00Overall Length: 19″
Hand knotted turquoise howlite bead and white metal handcrafted bead necklace with wonderful handmade prayer box tube pendant made from coin silver. The wearer would hold prayers written on cloth or bits of magical sand for protection from harm, disease and the like. The end focal beads and clasp are artisan made in sterling silver.
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SKU: TAL-1024
Two Strand Brass Coral Amulet Necklace
$495.00Drop Length: 16″ and 22″
Two strand necklace: Handmade brass bicone bead necklace with coral accents and Telsum amulet; Handmade Baule brass bead and coral necklace. Coral protects those who live near or travel on the water.
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SKU: TAL-1045
Taureg Carnelian Sterling Silver Hinged Talisman Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
$895.00Overall Length: 19″
This elegant artisan oval carnelian (also called agate) gemstone and engraved hinged silver pendant was created by a Tuareg craftsman and worn by the Tuaregs of Niger and Mali region in the NW Saharan. Crafted to resemble the face of a goddess and her headdress, this craftsman’s especially beautiful amulets are valued particularly as quality symbols of purity and peace. The amulet, handmade sterling silver hand hammered beads handcrafted tiny, wrapped sterling focal beads all are held together by an artisan sterling clasp with a lovely garnet cabochon. According to African legend, the carnelian/agate stone is a talisman which protects the one who possesses it against malicious spirits or bad luck. Agate also is associated with the power of healing generating a sense of calm and self-control. Silver, a precious metal, is important as an essential base metal in Alchemy. Spiritually, silver is believed to increase psychic self-awareness and foster calm and personal balance.
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SKU: TAL-1077
Sterling Silver Nubian Pendant with Freshwater Pearl and Silver Bead Necklace
$695.00Overall Length: 17.5″
Handmade by a nomadic Nubian silversmith in Egypt this lovely sterling silver amulet symbolizes success in the important upright triangle apex of the triangle. Nubian culture was displaced from its home along the Nile River when the Aswan Dam was built. Jewelry was highly symbolic for Nubian women. Pearls historically represent purity and wealth. The lovely handmade metal beads are Ethiopian. -
SKU: TAL-1034
The Five Elements Meet the Five Senses Necklace
$975.00Overall Length: 18″, 19″
Multi-strand freshwater Baroque pearls with handcrafted blue sandcast focal beads and handcrafted sterling silver clasp hold a stunning handcrafted Afghan silver and lapis lazuli pentagon pendant. Over thousands of years, the pentagon, or five-pointed star, represents the spiritual domination of the five senses: touch, smell, taste, sight, hearing and the five elements of fire, water, air, spirit and earth.