Precolonial filipino jewelry

"BSP precolonial collection provides insights into a glorious past we Filipinos can be truly proud of. First, that we had a distinct cul...

Philippines - Ifugao, Cagayan Valley | Headband from the Itneg women; metal covered wood and glass beads. // ©Quai Branly Museum. 71.1994.10.37

Ornament (Sipattal) from the Isneg People, Philippines — Late 19th–Early 20th Centuries — Shell, beads, fiber, & metal.

Tambourine Jewelry on Instagram: "A small antique 12K senorita tamburin necklace from the Philippines. I got the relicario separately from the tamburin beads. The tamburin beads although acquired as is most likely came from a broken necklace. I especially love the quality and details of the "mariposa" or butterfly connector. The back of the relicario has a damaged part as seen in the photo but price has been adjusted to reflect this. Other than that, it is in good antique condition. Meas

Fine jewelry brand Ma. Angelica finds a way to bring traditional Filipino jewelry into the future with its modern heirloom series of pieces. It “deconstructs” the basic elements of traditional Filipino pieces, like the Tamborine necklace, and makes contemporary jewelry out of them. Going through Ma. Angelica's collections, it's evident how the brand pays a tribute to the ultra-modern Filipina woman who wants to conquer the world, yet stay true to her cultural traditions.

i wonder what the relic is in this pendant...

Ancient Philippine gold ornaments

A book on Philippine Jewelry and Ornament.