Ruby beads dance inside green flourite and garnet teardrop loops, a cheerful display of semiprecious color and style.
Handmade in Afghanistan and fair trade imported
Madina artisans have been working with a foreign fashion designer for the past two years to learn how to craft jewelry for western markets. They work together to cut, shape, sand, polish and assemble stylish designs. The stones they use come from their nearby provinces with the most mines and semi-precious stones, such as Badakhshan. The wires and clasps sometimes come from Pakistan and India. Depending on their order, Madina artisans can often craft 7,000 pieces a month.
