19th century, Berber, Morocco
The silver protective charm is a classic Berber (Amazigh) talisman worn in headdresses and jewelry. It is a stylized hamsa (the protective hand against the evil eye ). You might notice it’s similarity to the Navajo Squash Blossom. That is because the Navajo squash blossom has its origins in this Moorish form. The coral is old branch and bead of the most gorgeous pinks to dark orange colors with the wear of time and human touch, just as we like it. We wove our finest cord between each bead, for elegance.
Jewels strays from the ordinary so you will always find her designs with an unexpected touch or surprise. Sometimes she follows suit from the native traditions ans sometimes it’s her own intuition.
One of a kind
Silver charm: 1 5/8 x 1″
Necklace length: 24″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her or him.