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Splendour and Shine II

Splendour and Shine II

Beautiful book on ethnic jewelry in the Splendour & Shine-series: read about it here.

Magic of Numbers

Magic of Numbers

What do numbers mean in silver ethnic jewelry? Find out more here.

Bahariya discs

Bahariya discs

Bahariya discs from Egypt: their history and meaning.

A Hidden Fear

A Hidden Fear

The hidden message in a silver Omani necklace: find out more!

Juifs du Maroc

Juifs du Maroc

A small but delightful book on the photography of Jean Beseancenot: read more about it here.

Wild Beads of Africa

Wild Beads of Africa

Book review of Wild Beads of Africa: what is in this book and why would you want to read it?

Magic of Knots

Magic of Knots

Knot magic in jewellery from North Africa & the Middle East: history and uses.

Magic Squares

Magic Squares

Islamic magic squares in amulets from North Africa and the Middle East: history and meaning explained!

Magic of the Skies

Magic of the Skies

What does the crescent and star mean in jewellery? Find out in this post!

Magical knowledge

Magical knowledge

Magical knowledge in traditional silver jewellery from the Middle East: who knows what?

Early Photography

Early Photography

Early photography and jewellery research: what to be aware of in jewellery research of the Middle East and North Africa.

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