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Old fibula set from north western Morocco

Posted by Alaa eddine SAGID on October 25, 2014 at 6:19pm
Silver gilt, enameled and inlaid with semi precious stones...even a couple of emerald roots and rubies. A fibula set dating back to around a century ago when these were still in use in cities. The refines and higher workmanship does differ greatly from that used on more common berber / countryside fibulas. The chain set with the additional khamsa pendant will hang very low, a common fashion among citadine or city-influenced ladies
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  • Alaa eddine SAGID October 25, 2014 at 6:24pm

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  • Thelma October 25, 2014 at 7:51pm

    The colours of the enamel and the stones are also beautiful, Alaa.

  • Betty October 25, 2014 at 9:12pm

    Very beautiful, Alaa. Congratulations! I agree with Thelma: the colours are gorgeous.

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