Author's product. Ukrainian jewelry "Zgarda" in a modern interpretation

Made August 1, 2024, of natural chrysoprase beads, 

Czech beads, 

howlite, 

bronze.

Assembled on jewelry wire.

Toggle clasp.

The length of the jewelry is 43 cm.

faceted chrysoprase beads 0.4 cm.

metal beads 0.6 cm.

metal crosses 0.6 x 1 cm

cross made of howlite 2 x 2.5 cm.

They are worn as an independent decoration, as well as in a set with corals.

I am an artist from Ukraine, currently living in the front-line city of Krivoy Rog.

All my works are created for you with great love!

Zharda is an archaic ornament of status, religious and symbolic significance.

Making jewelry in Ukraine has a long tradition dating back to the period of the Tripilian culture (IV-III millennium BC), when people already knew about the processing of metals and prepared the first decorations, which had always played an important role role in the life of Ukrainians. Stinks served not only an aesthetic function, but also served as amulets, symbols of social status and clan affiliation.

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