Morrocan Berber Tuareg “Gates of paradise” pendant with vintage faceted oval turquoise Ethnic African Amazigh necklace.

Beautiful Morrocan Vintage “Gates Of Paradise” pendant measures approximately 2” by 2” beaded with 12 large faceted turquoise rondelle beads that are 18mm.

The necklace has Bicone silver Berber beads that measure approximately 16mm and small antique silver spacers that are 4mm.

The necklace measures 18” in length with an additional optional extension chain of 4”.

Finished with a silver hook clasp closure.

Turquoise is thought to possess significant healing properties and is often counted as a master healing stone. It is a peace and harmonizing stone that helps to decrease nervousness, tension and stress. It is believed to strengthen ones courage and personal power, fostering empathy, sensitivity and positive thinking. Many people believe that turquoise is a stone of friendship and will enhance love, loyalty and communication.

Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger River.The name Berber appeared for the first time after the end of the Roman Empire. Many Berbers call themselves some variant of the word imazighen (singular: Amazigh), possibly meaning “free people” or “free and noble men”.

An Amazigh woman’s jewelry is her private property. She may buy, and then later sell jewelry to support her family in dire economic times. With the money she might also buy cattle or land. Smart commercial use makes women apt family bankers.