Turquoise Afghan Tribal Necklace: Rosewood & Gilt Silver, Kuchi Jewelry lapis_jewelry and unique character

and unique character

Hook and eye closure in sterling silver

A Beautiful Aqeeq Cuff Bracelet set in German silver exhibiting the true essence of Afghan tribal jewelry

Classic Tribal Jewelry Ring handcrafted in ornate metal by Afghani tribal jewelry artisans living in Peshawar along the Afghan border

one more sign that this was probably made by a tribal group in a remote area

Turquoise Afghan Tribal Necklace: Rosewood & Gilt Silver, Kuchi Jewelry lapis_jewelry and unique characterThis is a wonderful chunky 19" long necklace in Turquoise stone and German or gilt silver. The traditional form of making jewelry pieces was out of melting down coins. The small brown beads inter spaced throughout it are rosewood. The necklace was hand made by Kuchi Pashtuns,nomadic peoples in what is now Afghanistan. It's probably from the Logar region. All of these pieces are unique and a chunk of history of a people whose lives have been threatened