| Original Message: Re: amber from Uwe |
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This subject I am sure could be debated for eons! I buy a large amount of jewellery from Morocco. Some old, some new, some somewhere in between! I agree that all of these have a place in creative history, but also that correct ID is essential . Here in can lie the problem. It is so easy to buy items in good faith , described by Moroccan vendors in the most romantic terms, as Antiques. The key is research, making mistakes, and learning from them, and then yet more research. The following pictures are all of new production beads. I know that these are not old , because I have them made by artians in the South of Morocco. Moroccan vendors would happily sell them as any age that the purchaser wished to believe them to be. I sell these beads as exactly what they are. New production traditional design beads. There are vintage versions....and there are occasionally antique examples. As stated in an earlier post....you are unlikely to find antique pieces going for a song. Most are with reputable dealers. To find the real gems it is neccessary to spend time and to build trust in the remote villages etc. Then if you are very fortunate you may find the genuine treasures. I shall post some images of various 'Ambers' later too. The old adage buyer beware seems to fit in with this as in many other areas of collecting.
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