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Jewelry p.4 of 6 -- arts of the Middle East, cont.

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YO236 ~ Classic, and a true antique ring, these are commonly known as Yemeni wedding rings. Aside from being worn on the finger, they were often collected by women and strung in groups of 5 or 7 thru a braid of hair at the temples. The orange coral stone is rich and glossy and firmly set, the high grade silver is patinaed to perfection, and there is no damage to this ring, but it was well worn and loved. This item is far superior to most you will see. (When you ever find them!) Size 7-3/4 or maybe an 8. More views... $135. SOLD, Thank you!

 

YO252: Yemeni scroll hirz with filigree and granulation, 2-1/8" wide. HIGH SILVER, Master-crafted, with a signature. Another view . $65. SOLD, Thank you!

 

 

YO253: Yemeni scroll hirz with great granulation and proportions, 2" wide. Master-crafted. $55. SOLD, Thank you!

 

 

YO107: This ready to wear necklace features nicely patinaed wheat beads, crafted in the Yemen of antiquity. Also, some real amber and four well seasoned resin beads. Made to rest at the base of the neck and not bounce or dangle awkwardly or get in your way while working. Length is 17-1/2". All of the wheat beads are marked with a signature. I judge the beads by their quality of silver, construction and design, and these are the best. Close-up view. . SOLD, Thank you!

 

YO216: Comforting knobby bracelet with shots of granulation aka "Mulberry clusters" possibly made in Jeddah, and likely before 1950. Inner diameter at widest spot: 2-1/8th" $125. SOLD, Thank you!

 

These unsurpassed beads, coming out of a private collection, are probably the most coveted of all Yemeni beads, and the hardest to find. They are the absolute pinnacle of Yemenite craftsmanship. To top this, they are also the smallest beads of their kind, making them all the more remarkable for the intricate handwork involved, and even more versatile in your creations. Easy to wear and easy to love. People everywhere, even non-collectors, favor these antique silver designs.

YO041x- Large individual bead: al-Bosani. SOLD.   YO041-A: al-Badihi. 10mm. "Spacers/Nugget" --These are my personal favorites. Indestructible, Great beads! $175. SOLD.   YO041-B: Hadraumi. 17mm. $99.   YO041-C: al-Bosani. 14mm. SOLD. $149.   YO041-D: al-Bosani. 5mm. $127. SOLD.

YO041-F: al-Badihi and one spectacular al-Bosani. 11mm. Another. $197.50. SOLD.   YO041-G: al-Badihi and al-Bosani. Lg. beads are 15mm. Gold washed silver and old glass on ends. $197. SOLD.   YO041-H: Beads, 12mm. Close-up. $134.

YO220: Perfect pair of silver bracelets often associated with Haji gift-giving. Nice snug closures. 2-1/8th" inner diameter. $140. SOLD.

 

YO213: This handsome Sterling filigree bracelet with turquoise was probably made in Israel within the past 40 years. Markings inside, with Hebrew lettering. 7" Only $99. SOLD.

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YO218: CLASSIC Rashaida bedouin necklace, sealed hirz, with red glass stone. These are lightweight, constructed of thin yet sturdy, high quality silver with an impressed, or repousse'/chased design to mimic filigree. Pre 1950. These are often considered Qur'anic "amulets", with only a short verse or blessing enclosed, but they are just as likely to contain a shamanic, pre-Islamic "spell." 3-5/8" wide or 9.2cm. $125. SOLD.

YO043: Sephardic bride's headdress, called "Gargoush Mezzahar." Black silk velvet, striped silk satin, some embroidery, numerous high silver pendants circling around the back. Sana'a region, Yemen, turn of the century or earlier. Approx. 10" top to bottom. This received some wear, some pendants are missing, but it is clean. SOLD.

SYR017: Syrian triangle amulet "ta'wiz" --has a secure sliding door across the top! You can slide it open or closed, and it's smooth and stays put. All silver, including the chain which is original. Items like this are not part of the "regular" trade and are hard to get. Inverted triangle amulets are (rarely) seen from Algeria to Iran and probably beyond-- but more typical in Syria where it is probable their creation was influenced by Turkoman forms. This one has Ottoman quality imprints on the back and top plates. Chain, 22", Pendant, Width: 7.5cm, Length: 4.5cm, (or 3-1/4 inches with dangles) Depth: 1cm. Check out Kalter's "The Arts and Crafts of Syria" for reference photos: p.98. $120. SOLD.

YO219: CLASSIC Rashaida bedouin necklace, openable, with real red coral stone. Pre 1950. Currently stuffed with Arabic newspapers! 4" wide or 10.2cm. $142.. SOLD.

YO223: Antique Yemeni headband is also the perfect length, fit and feel, as an anklet. 12 inches. 84% silver. $115. SOLD.