Himalayan Jewelry
Most of the descriptions and the Nepali names used here come from the book, The Jewelry of Nepal by Hannelore Gabriel. The book is still widely available, and we highly recommend it.
 Click on the smaller photos to see an enlarged photograph. Along with the photograph you will find more about the piece including its dimensions. We have some of the pieces in duplicate. If you order one and we have a similar one but not the one pictured we will let you know and will send a photo of the actual piece.
A price list is available. Simply send us an email and we will send you the price list. Be sure to request the
Nepalese Jewelry price list.
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A Collection of Nepalese Jewelry
05807 |
Tilhari necklace with blue pote beads, Nepal |
16159 |
Gold tilhari necklace with red pote beads, Nepal |
08633 |
Protective necklace (tengura), W. Nepal |
08633-detail |
Closer veiw of the individual metal bezels set with bone on the preceding tengura from W. Nepal |
16161 |
Coin necklace, Nepal
These are found in virtually all regions and worn by all peoples in Nepal.
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08727 |
Dori necklace, Tamang people, Nepal
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08727-detail 1 |
Detail of one of the side pieces of the dori necklace, Tamang, Nepal |
08727-detail 2 |
The central pendant of a dori necklace is in the shape of an arrowhead. |
14171 |
Nau gedi necklace, Tamang people, Nepal |
14171-detail |
Single bead from the preceding nau gedi necklace, Nepal |
17195
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Ganesh jantar, Nepal.
A jantar is an amulet and is worn for protection.
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17196 |
Jantar, three figures, Nepal |
17241 |
Silver choker, Middle Hills, Nepal |
17241-detail |
Detail: silver choker, Middle Hills, Nepal |
17242 |
Kanthshri necklace, Rana Tharu people of W. Nepal |
11364 |
Hansuli, Tharu people, S. Nepal.
Sometimes solid, this one is hollow.
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11364 detail |
Detail, hansuli, Tharu, Nepal |
16115 |
Jantar necklace with chain and clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal |
16115 detail 1 |
Jantar necklace clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal |
16115 detail 2 |
Jantar (amulet box), Middle Hills, Nepal
Jantars are commonly decorated with red glass in imitation of coral. |
12456 |
Jantar necklace with chain and clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal |
12456 detail 1 |
Jantar necklace clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal |
12456 detail 2 |
Jantar (amulet box), Middle Hills, Nepal, featuring the likeness of Ganesh. |
16152 |
Gilt copper suta, Kathmandu valley, Nepal |
16152 detail |
Suta detail, Kathmandu valley, Nepal.
The mythical chepu is a common motif. |
16152 reverse |
Suta reverse side, Kathmandu valley, Nepal |
16150
sold |
Cheptisun, gold alloy earrings, Middle Hills, Nepal |
08627a |
Cheptisun, gold alloy earrings, Middle Hills, Nepal |
16628
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Dance vest fitted with coins, Tharu people, S. Nepal |
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