Name: Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots
Brand: Pradera
Rating: 4.8 (54 reviews)

About the Item

Vintage Expandable Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari " Elephants Hair inspired 18k yellow gold Bracelet two knots , 8threads. Weight 18k gold 53,8 grams The legend of African hair bracelet dates back to about 1500 years ago where is believed that people who wore elephant´s hair bracelet were protected against misfortunes, harm, and illnesses. They also believed that people with this kind of bracelets are luckier than the others. People in Africa believe that an elephant is also the connecting factor between heaven and earth, this kind of mythology gives the elephant hair bracelet even more significance in their culture. The two knots of elephant hair bracelet signify and represent the earth which represent fertility and ancestors and nature which represent spirits and forces. Therefore, it is believed to create balance between nature and earth. The strands of elephant hairs which pass the knots symbolize and represent the seasons of a year, and for Africans this issue is so important because they have a special relation with seasons of the year. The movements from the knots along the cord shows the forces involving nature and represents continual evolution. It is, as a result, believed that it helps you to bring strength, good luck, and fortune to the actual wearer. Continent of Africa is the birth place of human and mankind civilization. It is also the place where people first wore and made jewelry. In Kenya over 40,000 years ago, beads were made from different materials and most of the time wood and different stones were the main materials. As time moved on Africa, the Africans craftsmen improved and developed their jewelry making techniques and today those products of the most beautiful jewelry in the world. READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome! PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of reference in Spain, with a large track record being official distributers of prime European jewelry brands like Chanel, Baccarat, Pomellato, Mattioli, Chantecler, Valente, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Fabergé ... they have a large experience from working and observing best European craftsmenship, and they have curated jewelry collections for high net worth individuals in Europe. IRAMA PRADERA the creative director of design and estate department has a "Multinational Management degree for Wharton Business School" at the University of Pennsylvania and a "Diamond and Colored gem Grading" form the GIA in NY, she has worked for main auction houses in Jewelry department in Christie´s in NY, and in Real State and Interior Design division for Sotheby´s Int. Realty in Madrid and Marbella. All PRADERA jewels are guaranteed and come from sustainable and reliable sources and owners. We are 360º company with passion for jewelry and the value of time, gold and precious stones, PRADERA is dedicated to bring sparks of unique lives and tell stories of the beautiful things made with love and lived with joy.

Creator:
Pradera
Metal:
Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Weight:
53.8 g
Dimensions:
Length: 7.49 in (190 mm)
Style:
Artisan
Place of Origin:
South Africa
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
1980
Condition:
Polished.
Seller Location:
Neguri, ES
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1204311630732