Jewelry and Decoration - Traditional Uzbek Crafts

Jewelry is one of the best developed kinds of craftsmanship in Uzbekistan. This art, far back widely popular and rich in traditions of antiquity, is being further developed by contemporary artisans. Jewelers, or zargars, made articles basically of silver and gold combining precious metals with various sparkling gems: rubies, emeralds, sapphires, such semi-precious, lustreless and opaque jewels (bright and rich in tone) as pearls, turquoise, cornelian, jasper and corals, as well as brilliant multi-stained glass, mastic beads, which were in use from the second half of the 19th century.

Silver Necklace

Silver and Gold Necklaces

Golden Necklace, Stones

Massive Necklace

Natural Stones

A Jeweler's Stand