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Red Egg jewelry is inspired by the idea of continuing the connections with spiritual and cultural traditions. Ehtiopian coptic crosses are featured in our work. Since the 4th century Christian faith has played an integral role in the lives of the people of Ethiopia. It is customary to give coptic cross pendants at baptism and these crosses are worn as a symbol of faith, reflecting the richness of the hearts of people in the Ethiopian Church. Red Egg also uses Tuareg crosses made by the Koumama family from Agadez, Niger. Their high quality sterling silver jewelry is created using traditional Tuareg methods, hand cast by lost wax methods using the same hand tools used for centuries. Their "cross"designs are associated with different nomadic tribes in the Saharan Desert. They refer to the pendants as 'teneghelt' having to do with the way they are made by pouring the melted silver in to a was mold. Other crosses and amulets are used in our jewelry including Mexican Yalalag crosses, blessed amulets from Thailand, Byzantine crosses and other pendants created with a sacred intention.

Sterling silver pendant from Bahli. Strung with puka shells.

$90
Sterling Silver Tuareg Cross. Strung with carnilian beads.

$100
Sterling Silver Tuareg Cross. Strung with carnilian beads.

$100
6-8th century Byzantine cross with natural cintrine beads.

$130
6-8th century Byzantine cross with natural cintrine beads.

$150
Vintage Mexican cross and dancing Godess amulets. Strung with with Amazonite beads.

$120
Vintage Mexican cross and dancing Godess amulets. Strung with with Amazonite beads.

$120
Sterling silver Celtic cross with the elements. Strung with tiny sapphire beads.

$125
Sterling silver Celtic cross with the elements. Strung with tiny sapphire beads.

$125
Mexican Yalalag cross with turquoise and black onyx beads.

$200
Mexican Yalalag cross with turquoise and black onyx beads.

$200
Red Egg hand crafted sterling silver cross. Stung with citrine beads.

$130
Red Egg hand crafted sterling silver cross. Stung with citrine beads.

$130
6-8th century Byzantine cross. Strung with Laradorite beads.

$160
6-8th century Byzantine cross. Strung with Laradorite beads.

$160
Zipao Jade Quan Yin pendant with faceted carnelian beads.

$120
Zipao Jade Quan Yin pendant with faceted carnelian beads.

$120
Large sterling silver Tuareg cross with red Kazuri beads.

$200 SOLD
Large sterling silver Tuareg cross with red Kazuri beads.

$200 SOLD
Sterling silver cross handmade by Debi. Strung with Robin Egg Kazuri beads and bamboo coral.

$150