Tuareg Silver Crescent Earrings Africa handmade NEW

Tuareg Crescent Silver Earrings

Description

Handmade by the Tuareg people of North Africa, known around the world for their skill in jewelry making and especially silver design. These earrings are a complement to any wardrobe. Tuareg silver is an alloy of silver and copper. Due to the handcrafted nature of these earrings, each pair of earrings may vary slightly.
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Color: Silver

Handcrafted in Niger.

Areas where significant numbers of Tuaregs live
 

Learn more about Tuareg Silver

Tuareg silver is the most luxurious jewelry worn in most West African countries. Many Tuareg people who can afford to wear it will save it for only the most special occasions.

Tuareg silver is believed to be ‘the pure metal blessed by the prophet.’ The Tuareg people of the Sahara wear jewelry made out of this silver as an indicator of wealth, position and origin.

The highly esteemed Tuareg silversmiths create a wide array of jewelry objects that all tie together using the traditional Berber markings that you will see on most of the Tuareg jewelry sold here. These etchings are clean cut, concise, geometrical and repeated over and over again through all of the Tuareg silver. In much of Islamic culture, realistic images are considered to be sacrilegious; hence the geometric patterns. The markings stand for ancient blessings of good fortune and symbols of protection for the wearer. This jewelry is so sophisticated and stylish, yet so full of African meaning. Tuareg silver itself is an alloy of silver and copper, which gives it a brilliant golden tone. This is not a sterling silver, and is sometimes made from silver dollars that have been melted.

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Globe Rover Trading LLC offers our customers unique, handmade items from around the world. Many of our products are indigenous cultural handicrafts. Each piece in our store is created lovingly by artisans who proudly carry on and perpetuate their artistic cultural traditions through their beautiful workmanship. As each item is handcrafted, it is one of a kind. Our inventory is always changing, so be sure to visit our store often. You're sure to find that perfect treasure for yourself or someone special.

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