Antique Ethiopian Cross amber wheel The Moorish conflict extended well

The Moorish conflict extended well beyond the town of Atocha

OM Pendant with Macrame Bale

Known for centuries

The gemstone Garnet is the official birthstone for January and is also the stone for the Zodiac sign Aquarius

Likewise the European aesthetic appreciated transparent Amber as more often there are clearly defined "inclusions" and materials visibly trapped inside during the Amber formation/ fossilization period

Antique Ethiopian Cross amber wheel The Moorish conflict extended wellEthiopian Cross Early 20th Century Pendant Small crosses worn on the neck have been part of Ethiopian culture and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for hundreds of years. Historically made from wood, bone, leather and carved stone, the 19th century saw the use of silver coins and silver alloy metals become the more popular tradition. In early examples, crosses were simply cut from large coins such as the Maria Theresa Thaler (Dollar) or the Emperor