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Posted by Marie-Ange on February 19, 2015 at 2:54pm

Huge silver Waziri necklace from Pakistan 650 grams.

Comments

Lynn Ardent February 19, 2015 at 4:24pm

This is amazing and I love it. Do you wear it? (Please tell me you wear it!) I have been studying the close up photos. There are so many influences here. Indian, of course. Some of the construction reminds me of how huge Yemeni pieces are constructed. And then the shape of the central pendant reminds me of the magnificent Ethiopian banana-shaped necklaces. Congratulations, well done!
Marie-Ange February 19, 2015 at 6:46pm

Thanks Lynn, it just arrived yesterday from Pakistan! Yes want to wear it! You are right many influences here, wondered myself if it was Indian but seller insist it is Waziri Pakistan.
Betty February 19, 2015 at 7:21pm

Very impressive piece, Marie-Ange! Are you going to wear it?
Marie-Ange February 19, 2015 at 8:08pm

Hi Betty, think it is for a very special occasion!!!
Peter Hoesli February 19, 2015 at 8:57pm

Now that is gorgeous Marie-Ange. Congratulations. You will look great wearing it! Be careful, many will envy you! With kind regards. Peter
Marie-Ange February 19, 2015 at 9:13pm

Thanks a lot Peter, think it is a one of a kind piece, yes many heads will turn when I wear it!!
ait ouakli February 20, 2015 at 12:51am

nice nice piece, looks like banane wedding necklaces from horn of africa. as you like big necklaces, you wear it for sure
Marie-Ange February 20, 2015 at 9:49am

Thanks Ait :)