About Arkandis
Arkandis is an independent online shop specialising in antique and vintage ethnographic jewelry, traditional silverwork, beads and small cultural objects from around the world.
Each piece is selected for its craftsmanship, history, patina and individual character. The collection includes jewelry from North Africa, the Middle East, the Himalayas, India, Central Asia, the Americas and other regions with strong traditional jewelry cultures.
Many pieces are handmade and retain the marks of age, wear and previous use that make antique jewelry unique. Whenever possible, materials, regional origins, periods, hallmarks, techniques and cultural context are researched and described as accurately as possible. When an attribution cannot be established with certainty, Arkandis says so.
Buy with Confidence
Arkandis is created by the seller behind MININGA on Etsy, with years of experience selling antique and vintage jewelry, beads and ethnographic objects to customers and collectors in many countries.
The MININGA Etsy shop provides an additional record of previous sales and customer reviews, while Arkandis offers a more focused setting for selected collectible pieces and their documentation.
What you can expect
- Careful individual descriptions and measurements
- Research into origin, materials, dating and comparable references whenever possible
- Original patina and signs of age respected rather than unnecessarily restored
- Tracked shipping and careful packing
- Clear communication and straightforward returns
Arkandis is intended for collectors, jewelry lovers and anyone drawn to authentic objects with history, character and a strong sense of place.