In this post: a stunning collection of Moroccan tribal jewelry for sale. We traveled the souks of Marrakech and Essaouira to find these treasures — several stunning necklaces and one outstanding filigree Berber bracelet. All are vintage! We sat on leather poufs at the feet of Moroccan traders who served us glasses of hot, sweet mint tea.
We haggled Moroccan-style to get the best possible prices and selected the most original, authentic antique pieces from the most reputable merchants who locals know and trust. We went right to the source and are offering these treasures to you just in time for the holidays. Please send me an email with your mailing address, if you would like to purchase a piece. I will send you a PayPal invoice, add mailing costs and the piece will be on its way to you pronto. Oops, as fast as a sheik on a camel.
1. AMBER PENDANT NECKLACE–SOLD
Stunning, hand crafted, vibrantly colored four strand antique Berber tribal necklace with amber. Circa 1940s. Pink coral, red coral, orange coral, turquoise, intricately painted wooden trading beads, hand rolled ceramic beads, engraved Berber silver, jet. Traditional yarn tie.
Length: 24 inches. Adjustable. Weight: 200 grams. $285
2. COIN PENDANT NECKLACE
Rare, exquisite multi-pendant antique tribal necklace. Four perfect strands of etched-pattern Berber silver, amber, turquoise, red coral, orange coral, hand rolled ceramic and painted wood beads. Antique Berber 2 dirham coin pendant, circa 1890s, and 2 red coral pendants. Traditional yarn tie. Length: 24 inches, adjustable. Weight: 195 grams. $310.
3. RED CORAL 7–STRAND NECKLACE
Antique red coral and red Venetian glass beads with Tuareg Berber silver desert medallion. Circa 1940s. Length: 20 inches. Weight: 95 grams. Old clasp reinforced with invisible clear wire. $225.
4. GREEN BEAD NECKLACE
A show stopper. Remarkable antique Desert Tribal Necklace “Green Beads.” Circa late 19th century or earlier from the Ida ou Sental Berber tribe, southern Morocco. Six beaded strands with old brass and Berber silver desert medallions and coins. An elaborately engraved antique brass centerpiece medallion with Berber silver coin pendants symbolizing Circle of Life. Hand painted wood trading beads and jet Venetian glass beads.
Length: 24 inches. Weight: 275 grams. Old hook clasp reinforced with clear wire. $350
5. BERBER TRIBAL BRACELET, ATLAS MOUNTAINS
INTRICATE filigree Berber Silver Tribal Bracelet from the mid-Atlas Mountains. Green and yellow enamel, red and green original Venetian glass trading bead inserts, bezel set. Six Berber silver coins with 5-pointed stars.
Diameter 2 ¼ inches diameter, 1 ½ inches wide. Weight: 100 grams. $280
Pop-Up Vintage Jewelry Sale: Oaxaca Gold Filigree, Mexican Sterling + More
I’m making another trip to the USA and in the move to edit my collection, I’ve taken inventory and will sell the following jewelry. Most pieces are vintage collectible and some are new and newer.
Please make your purchases by June 30, 2016. I will bring what you buy with me and ship from Santa Fe, NM after July 7. All prices include USPS priority mail shipping within USA. Send me an email and I’ll let you know if the piece is still available, then send you a PayPal invoice. Thank you very much.
Vintage 10K Gold filigree + pearl earrings, Muñeca’s, 2-1/8″ long, $350 USD
10K Gold Filigree earrings, Veracruz, 1-1/2″ long, $225
2. SOLD. Veracruz, Mexico flower earrings, 10K gold. Handmade filigree. Vintage. Intricately made, hangs beautifully from sturdy wires. $225 USD.
10K Gold filigree earrings, Veracruz, 1-1/4″ long, $185
3. SOLD. Veracruz filigree flower earrings, vintage, handmade, smaller and a bit more delicate than #2. $185 USD
10K Gold filigree flower ring, Veracruz, size 4-1/2, with 1″ flower, $95
4. Veracruz Flower Ring, vintage. $95 USD.
10K Gold filigree ring, Veracruz, size 4-1/2, with 1″ flower, $95
5. Veracruz 10K gold filigree flower ring. Vintage. $95 USD.
Patzcuaro, Michoacan. New, handmade silver and coral dangle earrings, $110 USD
6. Patzcuaro handcast silver and coral earrings, 2-1/2″ long dangles. $110
Mazahua New Silver + Coral Bird Earrings, 2-1/2″ long, $145 USD
7. SOLD. Silver and Coral Bird Earrings made by the Mazahua people in Estado de Mexico. These are cast and carved with lots of moving parts for movement when you walk. Very traditional design. 2-1/2″ long. $145 USD
SOLD Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan, Copper Ball Earrings, new, 1″ long, $65
8. SOLD. Copper Ball Earrings have a non-tarnish finish. $65 USD. I was in Santa Clara del Cobre last year where I bought these. Love the sheen.
Matl-style vintage earrings, sterling, turquoise, coral, amethyst, $225
9. Matl-style, sterling, turquoise, coral and amethyst earrings. I bought these at a Mexico City antiques market. They have post-backs. All stones in excellent condition. 2-1/4″ long. Stamped Mexico 925. $225 USD.
Ballesteros Jadeite + Sterling Vintage 40’s Choker & Bracelet, $250 USD, 2 pieces
10. SOLD. Carved Masks necklace and bracelet set. Jadeite and sterling. Necklace is 16″ long with a secure hook clasp. Bracelet is 6″ long and will fit a small wrist. All carved masks in perfect condition. Marked Ballesteros, Hand Made, Taxco Mexico. Ballesteros was one of the finest silversmith studios. More photos below:
Ballesteros hand made necklace and bracelet set. Photo 10B.
Black Onyx Sterling Silver Vintage Bracelet, 7″ long, 3/4″ wide, $145 USD
11. Black Onyx, Sterling Silver Filigree with sturdy box clasp, 7″ long bracelet. This is a vintage piece found in a North Carolina rural antique shop. They knew what they had! Stamped Sterling Mexico. $145 USD. Another photo below.
11B. Black Onyx + Sterling filigree bracelet, box clasp.
Jadeite Sterling Silver Ball Bracelet, with rope detail, 8″ long, 1/2″ wide, $155
12. SOLD. Jadeite and Sterling Ball Bracelet with sturdy box clasp. $155 USD.
12B. Jadeite + Sterling Bracelet clasp detail. Taxco 925.
Huichol hand beaded earrings. 3″ long. $22 USD
13. Huichol peoples make gorgeous beadwork. These are great summer casual fun. $22 USD.
Huichol beaded earrings, 3″ long, new $22 USD
14. Brown, Pink, Cream, Black beaded Huichol earrings, with sterling hooks, 3″ long, $22 USD
Waxed Linen Crochet Flower earrings, 2-3/4″ dia. from Estado de Mexico, $30 USD
15. Hot pink, purple with a touch of yellow, makes this pair of earrings a knock-out for summer. All hand-crochet work, tight, and strong. I bought these in Malinalco, Estado de Mexico. $30 USD
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