Ukrainian traditional zgarda. Zgarda necklace. Lampwork beads necklace. Black and white glass necklace Ukrainian style Ukrainian necklace Zgarda is a traditional Hutsul accessory-amulet. Despite the fact that zgarda are traditionally associated with Christian beliefs, this accessory actually has a much more ancient history. Zgarda was an amulet in a specific form of a cross. Zgardy were first gifted to girls at the age of six, usually for their birthday or name day. Every next year another set of identical crosses would be given to her and placed on each side of the first one. Over time, the number of amulets grew and decorations would overlay in several rows. These kinds of necklaces served primarily as protective amulets. The traditional Ukrainian folk necklace with cross - zgarda. Hutsul's jewelry. Hutsul's cross. Cross from composition-metal and copper. Materials: - lampwork glass beads - metallic cross - metallic elemetns Size: - leight - 43 cm, regulated by chain (5 cm) If you will have any questions - write a message