In the first "Tribe Called Quest" post, I showed you some of my favorite tribal jewelry of this season, ranging in prices as well as designers. In this post I wanted to display some pieces I've collected over time. Many of these pieces go back over many years, some bought, some gifted and some purchased recently on the cusp of this ethnic accessory explosion. The oldest of pieces were obtained years ago, and having been so much younger I didn't at the time correlate them as being "tribal pieces" rather just beautiful unique items that were different then what was on the current mass market of that time.
Gifted items have traveled in from different countries around the world. One of my very first jobs was helping to produce street fairs around New York City which is one of the largest melting pots of cultures. Because you never know what each vendor will have available week to week and what country they may be from it was always exciting, learning new ethnology, art and tradition. After a great weekend of sales, some vendors would come in and bring small trinkets for me, and the best were ones they loved that reminded them of their native home and came form the heart.
Because there a collage of accessories all mixed in, i didn't do descriptions of each piece, but here are a few stand out ones that I'm able to remember;
The lucite collar is from H&M. I saw it only in one H&M and when I went back, it wasn't there and I haven't seen it in any other NY H&M stores. I purchased it with a cuff bracelet, that fell on the floor and broke into tons of pieces, but the bold necklace is a statement all on its own.
The amazing beaded feather earrings are from Bebe. They are insanely heavy, and I knew that but opted to purchase them anyway because they are very art-like. I've worn them once for about an hour, and received many compliments and inquiries. Definite conversation starters.
All the turquoise pieces as well as the tigers eye necklace, were hand made, with imported Brazilian stones, by jewelry designer/friend Dani Acosta.
The woven beaded red necklace was gifted from possibly Peru or Costa Rica, I'm unable to remember but it came with matching circular earrings and I truly love this set, very unique.
The fuchsia and gold necklace was gifted from india, and I always feel like an absolute princess while wearing it.
