Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

This braclet known as Qasli Bilezik is decorated with three table-cut oval red carnelians. Red carnelian was believed to protect the wearer against miscarriage and disease. Red itself was associated with happiness and fertility. The silver is decorated with an embossed and applied design and wire. The bracelt is likely from the Yomund tribe.

This rare bracelet has a lozange shape  decorated withone larget red carnelian. Red carnelian was believed to protect the wearer against miscarriage and disease. Red itself was associated with happiness and fertility. The silver is decorated with a rich embossed and applied design and wire. The ends are bordered by motifs known as snake's head, or yilan bash.