Ishkar
Hewn Bamiyan turquoise pendant, gold-plated
Hewn Bamiyan turquoise pendant, gold-plated
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This ISHKAR Hewn Bamiyan turquoise pendant, gold-plated, showcases a slice of Bamiyan turquoise, set in gold-plated sterling silver and hanging from a gold-plated sterling silver chain. Match this with the ISHKAR stack rings.
The Hewn Bamiyan turquoise pendant, gold-plated is handcrafted in Afghanistan. This green mineral stone is known to locals as Bamiyan Turquoise (scientific name: Chrysocolla). It's mined in Bamiyan, close to the historic site of the famous Buddhas of Bamiyan.
Our values and this particular product:
- Natural materials
- Community engagement (including the additional support from Turquoise Mountain)
- Conserving traditions
Sustainability Excellence
Sustainability Excellence
This piece is produced by master artisans in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban took over in August 2021, we have removed all identifying references of ISHKAR's partners for security reasons. Some of their partners were able to leave Afghanistan. For those who remain, their craft is critical to sustain their livelihoods at a time when the country is in financial collapse and in the grip of a humanitarian disaster, making every purchase of an Afghan-made piece more important now than ever before.
On top of the amount ISHKAR pay the artisans, a further 10% of the value of this product goes towards the Turquoise Mountain Foundation. Turquoise Mountain supports Afghan artisans by providing them with three years of technical training, as well as a full range of business support following graduation. You can read more about the Foundation in our profile piece about Ishkar in our journal.
Care
Care
Try to avoid contact with water. Remove while swimming, bathing or showering.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Please read our shipping policy and returns policy. Please note that we cannot accept returns on bodycare products, vintage items, earrings or gift cards.
